Culinary Calendar

Burgers with a Heart - Sixth annual charity fund-raiser to benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold through through Feb. 26. Participating locations include 725 W. Main Ave., 9904 N. Newport Highway and 14736 E. Indiana Ave.

Heart and Soul 2006 - Presented by the Campus Kitchen at Gonzaga University. The student-supported service will provide its Spokane clients with a heart-healthy meal and a Valentine to mark the holiday. Meals will be served Thursday, 5:30 p.m. at the American Indian Center for seniors and families; and also 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Carriage House on Monroe for SNAP sack dinner. 323-6939.

The Rise of Radical Rhoneism - Rhone varietals have an intricate connection of vines stretching from France, Spain, Australia and the U.S. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22. 343-2253.

Winter Wine Dinner - Presented by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Students and faculty prepare a four-course meal featuring the cuisine and wines of Spain. RSVP and pre-payment is required. Friday. 6:30 p.m., Spokane Community College, Orlando’s, 1810 N. Greene St. $60. 533-7283.

Fried Chicken Dinner – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 51 - Dinner from 5-7 p.m., music from 6-10 p.m. Saturday. VFW Post 51, 300 W. Mission Ave. 327-9847.

Mostly Merlot Winemaker’s Dinner - To benefit Spokane’s Cancer Patient Care. Nine chefs from The Spokane Club, the Manito Country Club, Spokane Produce, Northern Quest Casino and the Davenport Hotel volunteer and create and elegant seven-course dinner. Enjoy multiple wines from Kiona, Forgerson, Icicle Ridge, Robert-Karl, China Bend, Terra Blanca, Townshend, Caterina and Chateau Ste. Michelle. Saturday. 6-10 p.m., Spokane Club’s Georgian Room. $125. 456-0446.

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

Luna’s Dog-Gone Game Dinner - To show support for the Zags during away games, Luna is hosting this event with the game televised in the Garden Room, featuring salad, an entree, dessert and coffee. Call for reservations. Tuesday. 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, Garden Center. $25. 448-2383.

The Art of Tasting: Food and Wine Class - Explore wine in the context of food and a spectrum of food alongside a spectrum of wines to see what “fits” for each attendee. The evening comes with a four-course menu, eight wines and a tasting note/guide book. Tuesday. 6-8:30 p.m., Beverly’s at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $100, plus tax and gratuity. (800) 688-4142.

The Future of Food Video - Presented by the SFCC theme committee. Tuesday. 11:30 a.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music/Performing Arts Building, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. 533-3698.

How Does the Sustainable Kitchen Operate? - The Future of Food demonstration. Presented by the SFCC theme committee. Local experts Jennifer Hall and David Blaine explain how to whip up local organic eats. Feb. 22. 11:30 a.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Student Union building Lounges A and B, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. 533-3614.

SFCC German Club Karnival - Lounges A, B and C. Feb. 23. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Student Union Building, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. 533-3347.

Blind Cabernet Challenge - You be the judge. Feb. 24. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25. 343-2253.

Presidents Day Dinner and Dance - Presented by Sons of Norway. Feb. 24. 5:30 p.m., Tordenskjold Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8.50. 326-9211.

Chili Feed Fund-raiser - Presented by Spokane Potters’ Guild. Buy a handcrafted bowl and eat all the chili you want. Two seatings, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Corbin Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $12. 220-9615.

Mardi Gras Fundraiser - To raise money for Eastern Washington University’s GIS Lab, sponsored by the Inland Empire Section of the Planning Association and EWU’s Association of Student Planners. Wear something interesting, share your favorite Mardi Gras dish and meet new people. Beer and entertainment provided. Feb. 25. 7 p.m., Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. $15. 688-0045.

mARTi gras Party and Idaho Cuisine Cajun Cook-off - To benefit Art on the Edge Children’s Program. Taste Cajun cuisine delights prepared by 16 professional chefs at four downtown locations. Event includes no-host bar, bellydancers, dancing to live music, and prizes including king and queen of mARTi gras, best outfit and most spirited reveler. Feb. 25. 6 p.m., Brix, Cricket’s, Barrel Room No. 6 and Iron Horse restaurants, Coeur d’Alene. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. (208) 773-1725.