Culinary calendar
55 Plus luncheon - Adults age 55 and over are invited to the luncheon and program featuring Mike Butler, administrator of the Hutton Settlement; today, noon, Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. 924-7262.
Big Reds Tasting - Taste Quilceda Creek, Leonetti and others; Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St., $55. 838-1229.
The Perplexing World of Pinot Noir - Find out why this grape is considered the holy grail of wine markers the world over and why it’s such a finicky grape to grow; Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave., $25. 343-2253.
Winter Dinner and Dance - Soup, ham au gratin, biscuits and honey and dessert. Dancing to Uncle Harold’s Band; Friday, 5:30 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjold Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd., $8.50. RSVP by today. 326-9211.
Fifth-Annual Festival of Foodies - Savor signature dishes from area restaurants Saturday from 2-6 p.m. at Spokane Community College, Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Taste wines, champagnes, microbrews and spirits. Visit a variety of retailers who specialize in culinary products. Enjoy live music and watch and learn how chefs create their culinary masterpieces. Tickets available at Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St.; Brickhouse Massage and Coffee Bar, 14222 E. Sprague Ave.; Hallett’s Chocolate Factory, 1419 E. Holyoke Ave.; University Appliance, 9907 E. Sprague Ave., 3916 N. Division St. and 6960 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $10/advance, $15/at the door (includes two beverage coupons). 242-2668.
Chef’s Culinary Classic Benefit for Children’s Miracle Network - Chefs from the American Culinary Federation Chefs de Cuisine of the Inland Northwest join together to create a special evening of wine combined with superb courses to create a culinary masterpiece Saturday, 6 p.m at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Don’t miss this incredible dining experience. Call to reserve a table. Sponsored by Northern Quest Casino. Various sponsorships available. 473-6370.
Spaghetti Dinner - Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church – Fund-raiser for the Early Learning Center children and proceeds help pay for playground equipment. Two seatings, 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.; Saturday, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 4320 S. Conklin St.; $6/person, $18/family.
Supper and social dance - The Scottish St. Andrew’s Society of Spokane hosts its annual celebration of the birth of Robert Burns with an evening of haggis, whisky, dinner and dancing. Reservations are required; Saturday, 6 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Commons, 4000 W. Randolph Road, $35. 922-3661.
Wild Game Feast - Seventh-annual event presented by the North Idaho College Alumni Association. Four-course meal of wild game delicacies such as Northwest smoked salmon and spinach canapes, braised elk and venison sausages with red cabbage and granny smith apples for starters; Saturday, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene, $50. (208) 769-5978.
Elks Breakfast with the Officers - Hosted by the Elks Lodge, Feb. 5, 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road, $5. 926-2328.
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 Shriner’s 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 from Monday-Feb. 14. Boston’s Pizza, 14004 E. Indiana Ave. $6.25-12.25. 927-4284.