Culinary calendar

55 Plus luncheon - The soup and sandwich luncheon for people age 55 and over will include a program on “Relatives Raising Relatives.” Today at noon, Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. 924-7262.

Spaghetti Dinner - All-you-can-eat spaghetti with meat sauce, green salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and lemonade; presented by North Spokane Shrine Club; Thursday, 4-7 p.m., North Hill Masonic Lodge, Garland Avenue at Wall St; $5/adults, under age 12/$3. 466-5059.

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

Apple Festival – Last weekend for the harvest festival. Enjoy a variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce, live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes and animals. Green Bluff.

Autumn Elegance - Dinner and auction sponsored by the Spokane County Domestic Violence Consortium; Saturday, 5:30-11 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 N. Post St.; $65/adults. 325-SEAT or 487-6783.

Octobrewfest and Auction - To benefit Multiple Sclerosis Association; Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana Street at Broadway Avenue; $12/advance, $14/door. 482-2022.

Harvest Dinner - The annual dinner is turkey with all the trimmings. Proceeds will benefit the hall; Sunday, 12-3 p.m., Moran Prairie Grange Hall, 61st and Palouse Highway; $8 for adults and $6 for children 5-12. Children under 5 are free. 922-2113.

Hurricane Relief Benefit - Proceeds from dinner, guestrooms and silent auction will be donated to Habitat for Humanity’s Hurricane Relief Fund. Chef Patrick Miller will be preparing a fabulous Cajun style dinner followed by live music and a silent auction; Sunday, Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop; $35/person, $60/couple. (800) 572-0493.

Compass Club Luncheon - The women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area will host their annual auction at the luncheon. Reservations are required; Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Ramada Inn Airport, 8909 Airport Drive; $12. 465-8163.

Scandinavian Bazaar – Central Lutheran Church will host its annual Scandinavian Bazaar on Nov. 4. There will be lefse, Scandinavian cookies, meatballs, specialty baked goods, candy and crafts. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the church, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Bernard. A traditional Norwegian coffee service, or kaffe stua, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 624-9233

Hope for a Wild Future - Sparking wine reception with wine and appetizers, dinner, silent and live auctions. Benefiting 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. Nov. 2. 3:30-9 p.m., The Davenport Hotel; $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 Shriners Hospital; Nov. 4, 4-7 p.m., Millwood Masonic Temple, 3219 N. Argonne Road; $8/adults, $3/ages 12 and younger. 235-8969.

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 Nov. 4 and 11. For menus and reservations, visit www.wsu.edu/feast; Nov. 4, 6 p.m., Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman $50/includes gratuity. 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

Winefest - Twenty-second 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; Nov. 4, 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; Nov. 4, 8-11 a.m., 827 W. Cleveland Ave. ;$3.50/adults, $2.50/children. 327-1584.

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

Breakfast - Sponsored by Elks Lodge; Nov. 6, 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; Nov. 6, 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.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing food, Northwest wines, art, music and theatre, held the night before home football games. Feasts will be held Oct. 14, Nov. 4 and 11. For menus and reservations, visit www.wsu.edu/feast. Nov. 11. 6 p.m., Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $50/includes gratuity. 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

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 & Keg - Washington Restaurant Association wine tasting event featuring over 100 wineries and 15 microbreweries, sumptuous 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.

Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale - Third annual event sponsored by the American-Italian Club. Includes spaghetti and meat balls, salad, rolls, coffee and soda. Nov. 20. 12-6 p.m., Gonzaga Prep cafeteria, 1224 E. Euclid. $8/adults, $4/ages 6-12, under age 6/free. 467-5674.

Santa Breakfast - Dine with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at The Davenport Hotel in the Grand Pennington Ballroom. Proceeds benefit Mobius Kids; Nov. 26. 8-11 a.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post Street. $25/person, includes buffet breakfast and photo with Santa.

14th Annual Madrigal Dinner – Four-course dinner with beverages and a full evening of music and entertainment. You are invited to come in Renaissance costume or in modern dress; Dec. 2 and 3, 6 p.m., Washington State University, Compton Union Building’s Carey Ballroom, Pullman. $39. 335-9444.

Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefit the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. Free viewing of 12 beautiful trees and gifts on the mezzanine, Nov. 25-Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 25 at 5 p.m., free family entertainment days Nov. 27, 12:30-5 p.m. and Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Special events: “An Evening with Eckart” on Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., tickets are $10; “Dancin’ By the Day” with music by Serenade (Stage Coach West)on Nov. 29, 7-10 p.m., $10; Holiday Luncheons and Fashion Shows are Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $40/person; Gala Dinner Dance, champagne reception, gourmet dinner with fine wines, dance music by Tuxedo Junction Big Band on Dec. 3, 6 p.m.-midnight, $125/person.. The Davenport Hotel, 10 N. Post St. Raffle tickets for trees: $1 each. 458-TREE.