Culinary calendar

Wed., Feb. 1, 2006

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Fruit of the Vine Wine Tasting – Davenport Hotel, 10 N. Post St., Friday, 7-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Catholic School. Special room rates available. Pre-purchase tickets through the school. 226-2120.

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

Pancake Breakfast - Sons of Norway - Come with a hearty appetite from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Music by Mountain Musicians from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Sons of Norway Tordenskjold Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4.50. 326-9211.

Souper Bowl Snowday for Women – Cross-country ski race and tours, snowshoe tours. Lunch provided from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. courtesy of Christ Kitchen and Great Harvest Bakery. Benefits Transitions, which offers four programs The Women’s Hearth, Miriam’s House, TLC Educare, and the Transitional Living Center. Sunday. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mount Spokane State Park, Selkirk Lodge. Donation of $10 or more. 838-4225.

Oshogatsu - A New Year Celebration - Michiko Takaoka of the Japanese Cultural Center, will speak about the 12 zodiac animals and Japanese New Year traditions. Patrice Pendell, also of the JCC, will serve traditional green tea, maccha, followed by seasonal light lunch with traditional treats including kuromame, teriyaki chicken, ozoni, saifun, oranges and green tea. Monday. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations required by Friday. Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Free. 328-2971.

Spaghetti Feed - East Central Community Center – Second annual event presented by East Central Community Center. Dinner features spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic toast, spumoni and a beverage. Proceeds benefit East Central Senior Center’s low-cost senior activities. Feb. 9. 5-7 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $6/adults, $4/children. 625-6693.

The Mystery and Romance of Pinot Noir - Taste wines from France, Oregon and California. Feb. 9. 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St. $40. 838-1229.

Elks Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Feb. 10. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Heart Pizza Fund-raiser for Shriners Hospital - Purchase a heart-shaped pizza Feb. 10-14 and $1 will be donated to Shriners Hospital. Also available are paper hearts for purchase for $1 through Feb. 14. Boston’s Pizza, 14004 E. Indiana Ave. $6.25-$12.25. 927-4284.

Valentine’s Dinner and Dance - Presented by Sons of Norway. Feb. 10. 5:30 p.m., Tordenskjold Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $10.50. 326-9211.

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