Culinary Calendar
Christ Kitchen’s Gingerbread Houses– “Iron Chef”-style event features renowned local chefs teaming up with equally renowned local architects to create enormous, impressively stunning, gingerbread structures. The gingerbread structures will be on display through Dec. 26 on the mezzanine. Bring the kids for mini gingerbread house decorating Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Marie Antoinette Ballroom. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. (509) 954-0554.
Great Sparkling Wine - You don’t have to go to cahampagne to get lovely sparkling wine. Reservations and prepayment requested. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $30. (509) 343-2253.
Christmas Dinner Party and Cookie Lee Fundraiser - Hosted by Specialized Needs Recreation, a nonprofit that provides recreational opportunities for youth and adults who have disabilities and/or special needs. Dinner consists of a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and Santa will be making an appearance, along with music and dancing. Saturday. Noon-3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $3/person, $10/family. (208) 769-2317.
Holiday Party Etiquette For Children - For ages 6-11. Saturday. 1-4 p.m., The Jewett House, 1501 E. Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $29. (509) 209-6394.
Learn How to Roast Your Favorite Coffee - Includes one pound of organic Nicaraguan beans, taste testing and 45-minute class. Call for reservations. Saturday. 10:30 a.m., On Sacred Grounds: Coffee Tea and Specialty Shoppe, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $15. (509) 747-6294.
Scandinavian Julebord Dinner - Smorgasbord of traditional Norwegian and other Scandinavian holiday foods, breads and desserts. Purchase tickets at the office Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjold Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $22. (509) 326-9211.
Shalena’s Breakfast with Santa - Presented by Hauser Lake Fire Department in memory of Shalena Mobbs, daughter of a Hauser Lake firefighter who lost her battle with cancer. This year’s recipient is Juan, a 16-year-old from Post Falls who has lupus. All-you-can-eat sausage, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, orange drink and coffee. Sunday. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hauser Lake Fire Station, 10728 N. Hauser Lake Road, Hauser Lake. $3/person, $10/family. (208) 773-4522.
Home for the Holidays Dinner Show - Dec. 13. 6 p.m., Hannah’s Garden Inn, 820 W. Seventh Ave. $78, includes service charge and tax. Reservations requested. (509) 747-6235.