Culinary calendar

Hope for a Wild Future - Sparking wine reception with complimentary wine and appetizers, dinner, silent and live auctions today from 3:30-9 p.m. at the Davenport Hotel. Benefits Conservation Northwest whose work helps protect old-growth forests and other wild areas throughout Washington and the British Columbia Rockies. Keynote speaker is Rick Bass. $45. (800) 878-9950, ext. 10.

Annual Turkey Dinner - Hosted by the Order of the Amaranth, a Masonic organization. Proceeds will benefit diabetes research and Shriner’s Hospital. Friday. 4-7 p.m., Millwood Masonic Temple, 3219 N. Argonne Road. $8/adults, $3/ages 12 and younger. 235-8969.

Carl’s Picks o’ the Month - Sample Carl’s favorite wines. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. 343-2253.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing food, Northwest wines, art, music and theater, held the night before home football games. Feasts will be held Friday and Nov. 11. For menus and reservations, visit www.wsu.edu/feast. 6 p.m., Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $50/includes gratuity. 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

Winefest - 22nd annual event. Hosted by Sigma Iota, the Washington State University student-run hospitality association, during Dad’s weekend. Features wine sampling and sales from more than 30 Northwest wineries, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live entertainment by the Natalie Rose Jazz Band. There will be two seatings, 5-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Friday. Gladish Community Center, 115 NW State St., Pullman. $15. 335-0130.

Yummies for the Tummies - A breakfast of sausage, eggs and pancakes hosted by the Corbin Senior Center. Friday. 8-11 a.m., 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $3.50/adults, $2.50/children. 327-1584.

Nalta Hospital Endowment Fund-raiser - Proceeds from a dinner and auction Saturday at 5:30 p.m. will benefit the Nalta Hospital in Bangladesh through the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation. The evening will feature the arts and culture of Bangladesh, dinner, and live and silent auctions offering the work of local artists along with unique items. Many artists are designing mixed media pieces utilizing prosthetics and incorporating themes of hope and triumph over adversity. Deadline for ticket purchase is today. Spokane Arena, Champions Room, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $100/person. 499-5223 or 456-3344.

Sparklers and Caviar - Sample sparkling wines (flight of 5 wines) and caviar. “Drop in,” reservations not required. Saturday. 2-5 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. $15. 327-6688, ext. 103.

Breakfast - Sponsored by Elks Lodge. Sunday. 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Snow Ball - Nordic family dance and dessert potluck. Bring your favorite goodies. Drinks provided. Sno-park permit sales and raffle for two nights lodging at the Izaak Walton Inn. Sunday. 7-9 p.m., East Valley Grange, 1621 N. Park Road, Spokane Valley. $5/adults, $3/children. 838-4225.

Big Reds Tasting - Taste Quilceda Creek Cabernet, Merryvale Profile, Leonetti Merlot, L’Ecole Perigee and more. Nov. 9. 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St. $40. 838-1229.

Turkey Dinner and Bazaar - Bazaar opens at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 with homemade gifts, crafts, candies and baked goods. The turkey dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1725 E. Bridgeport Ave. Dinner: $7.50/adults, $3.50/ages 6-12, $1.50/under 6. 924-0964.

A Champagne Flute for Her Lips - Champagne, sparkling wine and Riedel stemware, Nov. 11. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $35. 343-2253.

International Banquet - Whitworth College hosts its 20th annual international banquet 5:30-7 p.m. Entertainment will follow in the Cowles Auditorium from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Whitworth College, Hixson Union Building, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $10. 777-3796.

Purple Bubble Charity Ball - Sponsored by Elks Lodge. Live and Silent auctions, semi-formal. Prime rib dinner and dancing to Mike Moser and Sissy Starr. Reservations required. Nov. 11. 6 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. 926-2328.

Spaghetti Dinner and Veterans Program - Sponsored by Elks Lodge. Nov. 11. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Spokane Cork and Keg - Washington Restaurant Association wine-tasting event featuring over 100 wineries and 15 microbreweries, hors d’oeuvres by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy, a discount wine store and a silent auction. Nov. 11. 7-10 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park. $40. 838-1229.

Season of Style Benefit - Tea and Fashion show at 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m., including a marketplace from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Valley Community Center to assist low-income families. Nov. 12. Mirabeau Park Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Sullivan Road at I-90, Spokane Valley. Show/marketplace: $27; marketplace only: $2. 924-0646.

Night of 1,000 Dinners Potluck - Bring a food to share for dinner. Bring a donation to give to landmine action, suggested minimum donation $10. Nov. 14. 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. 747-2407.

Fall Wine Event - Nov. 18-19. Offering a seven-course feast of Ahi Tuna Coronet, locally grown organic French Pumpkin Soup, Seared breast of Quail and Leg Confit, Braised Rabbit, Smoked Pork Loin, Sauteed Elk Medallion and Pear Mille-Feuille, each paired with a selected wine. Complimentary wine seminar held Saturday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18-19. Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop. $80, plus tax and gratuity. (800) 572-0493.