Culinary calendar

Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Presented by Ferris Music Parents’ Association with spaghetti, salad, bread and beverage provided by Luigi’s and entertainment by Ferris music students. Cyrus O’Leary pies also available by slice or whole pie; today, 4:30-7 p.m., Ferris High School cafeteria, 3020 E. 37th Ave.; $5. 443-1955.

Big-Time Red Wine Styles - Taste the dominant red grape varietals cabernet, merlot, pinot noir and others, and learn regions known for these grapes and why aging and storing can make such a difference; today. 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St.; $40. 838-1229.

70th Annual Greek Festival - Enjoy dinner (served 4:30-8 p.m.), pastries, souvlakia, taverna, dancing coffee, deli, imports and Orthodox Book Store; Thursday-Saturday, noon-8 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. $12/adults, $6/ages 12 and younger. 328-9310.

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 Thursday and also Oct. 14, Nov. 4 and 11. Visit wsu.edu/feast for menus and reservations; 6 p.m., Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman; $50/includes gratuity. 335-DINE or 877-978-3868.

Japanese Food for the Soul - Cook, converse and enjoy culture. Classes are: Thursday, Nigiri and Tamaki Sushi; Oct. 13, Bento Seasonal Box Lunch; Oct. 20, Rames rediscovered; and Oct. 27, Creative Sushi; 6-8 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road; $10/class. 328-2971.

A Tour of Italy - Taste wines from all over Italy with a focus on small producers who have a real passion for what they do; Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $25. 343-2253.

Hispanic Heritage Dinner - Hosted by the Hispanic/Latino Resource Center. There will also be guest speakers, Latin entertainment, door prizes and raffles. If you want to bring a contribution to the center’s annual food drive, please bring a nonperishable food item. Reservations recommended; Friday, 6:30 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St.; $10/adults, $5/children. 455-6706.

Annual Bazaar and Chicken Teriyaki Dinner - Fresh produce, crafts, California sushi and more. Tickets must be reserved or purchased in advance; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield St.; $8.50. 535-2687.

Apple Festival - Harvest festival is held each weekend, through Oct. 30. Enjoy a large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce, live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes and animals. Green Bluff.

Elktoberfest – Second-annual event. Beer garden with 10 different Oktoberfest beers on draft. Saturday. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., The Elk Public House, 1931 W. Pacific Ave., Browne’s Addition. 363-1973.

Festa Italiana: Idaho Italian Festival - With cooking demonstrations, wine and beer garden, bola grape stomp contest, mouth-watering food, carnival rides, Italian Idol karaoke singing contest, artisan and business booths, and live family entertainment with jugglers, magicians, music and more. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight, and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission, parking $1. (208) 773-8522.

Hunter’s Breakfast - Served at the Rose Lake School; also a rummage sale from 7-10 a.m.; sponsored by the Rose Lake Historical Society; Saturday-Sunday, 4:30-11 a.m. $6/all-you-can-eat.

Pilgrim Harvest Festival and Dinner - Authentic representation of the Pilgrims’ giving thanks for their bounty; Saturday, 4-7 p.m., Heritage Congregational Church, 1801 E. 39th Ave.; $10/general, $5/ages 5-11, under age 5/free. 624-5090.

Lunch Down Under - A benefit for Children’s Village. Lunch includes your choice of salmon or chicken, with chips, Caesar salad, bread and beverage; Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Outback Steakhouse, 1381 Northwood Center Court; $15. (208) 667-1189.

Wine Tasting Symposium - Second annual event by the Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation and the Spokane Winery Association, and sponsored by Washington Trust Bank, to benefit the Spokane Community College Center for the Humanities. Wine experts Paul Gregutt, wine writer for the Seattle Times, and John Allen, owner of Vino! A Wine Shop, will host; Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m., SCC, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene Street. $75, includes three wine flights and light appetizers. Tickets available at Vino!, 222 S. Washington. 434-5123.

Carl’s Picks o’ the Month - Taste new wines to be added to the shelves; Oct. 14, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $20. 343-2253.

Oktoberfest Dinner - Presented by East Central Community Center with proceeds benefiting low-cost senior activities. Dinner includes German sausage, bun, sauerkraut, German-style noodles, German-style potatoes, apple strudel, ice cream and German chocolate cake and a beverage; Oct. 14, 5 p.m., 500 S. Stone St.; $5. 625-6693.

How Red Wines Age - Explore what happens in the bottle after five years, after 10 years and more; Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St.; $45. 838-1229.

Superb Savignon Blancs - Tour of the best wines from France, New Zealand, Italy Spain and the United States; Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $18. 343-2253.

Non-Rhone Rhones - Try Rhone varietals: grenache, syrah, carignane and mourvedre from all over the world, except from France; Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $22. 343-2253.

Octobrewfest and Auction - To benefit multiple sclerosis; Oct. 29, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway; $12/advance, $14/door. 482-2022.