Culinary Calendar

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale – Continues through April 16. Varieties include: All Abouts, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Cafe Cookie, Do-Si-Do’s, Lemon Coolers and Samoas. $4. 747-8091.

Friendship Brunch - Menu includes quiche, cinnamon rolls, fruit, orange juice and coffee. Three varieties of cinnamon rolls served. Thursday. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone St. $5/general, free to members. 625-6693.

Zowie Zinfandel - Not talking about the sweet, pink stuff here. We’re talking about the full bodied, dark red, juicy, spicy stuff that taste so good with barbecue and roasted meats. Thursday. 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St. $40. 838-1229.

Culinary Feast to Benefit Spokane Meals on Wheels - The Greater Spokane Dietetic Association and Chefs de Cuisine of the Inland Northwest, in an effort to fight hunger in the Spokane area, will present a meal combined with wine from local wineries, music and dancing. The culinary delight will be based on the theme of “Babette’s Feast,” a story by Isak Dinesen and winner of best foreign film in 1988. The event will benefit the Spokane area Meals on Wheels. The dinner will be accompanied by fine wines and gourmet coffee. Friday. 7 p.m., CenterPlace, Mirabeau Point Park, Spokane Valley. $100/person (tax deductible). 999-7067.

Italian Dinner and Auction – will include dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions. Dinner seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. To benefit the Hillyard Senior Center. RSVP required. Friday. Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. $8/adults, $4/ages 7-12, age 6 and under/free. 482-0803.

The Washington Boutique - Red – Wine tasting will include Yellow Hawk, Isenhower, Gifford Hirlinger, Cougar Crest, Lone Canary, Januick, just to name a few. Reservations required. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25. 343-2253.

Winemaker Reception - Hosted by Charlie Hoppes. Tasting a dozen wines and barrel samples from Fidelitas, Canon del Sol and Goose Ridge, plus more. Heavy hors d’oeuvres. Friday. 6-8:30 p.m., Beverly’s, Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $40. (800) 6884142.

Arts, Crafts and Culinary Fair - Proceeds sponsor youth camp. Saturday. noon-5 p.m., The Unity Center, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. Free admission. 489-6964.

Inaugural Ball - Semiformal with prime rib dinner and dance music by Stagecoach West. Reservations a must. Saturday. 6 p.m., Spokane Valley Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. 926-2328.

Senior Breakfast - At the Post Falls Senior Center. Saturday. 7-10 a.m., 1215 E. Third Ave. Call for cost. (208) 773-9582.

Whitworth College Hawaiian Club Lu’au - 36th annual event. Presented by the Whitworth College Hawaiian Club, Na Pu’uwai o Hawai’i (The Heart of Hawai’i), with Polynesian food and culture. Menu includes kalua pig (roasted) pig, garlic chicken, long rice, lomilomi salmon, shoyu chicken, poi, macaroni salad, pineapple upside-down cake, and pineapple. Also enjoy games, live music, dancing and a fashion show. Doors open and dinner begins at 5 p.m.; entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Hixson Union Building, Sundays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. Whitworth College Fieldhouse, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $15/general, $13/college students, $8/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger. 777-4233.

21st annual Sausage Feed - Presented by St. John’s Lutheran Church of Sprague, Wash., sponsored by Thrivent. Includes smoked sausage, mashed potatoes, vegetable, sauerkraut, applesauce and dessert. Sunday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sprague Community Hall, Third and C streets, Sprague. $8.50/adults, $4/ages 6-12, free/under age five. 257-2806.

Breakfast Buffet and Raffle - The event is a fund-aiser for Edgecliff SCOPE. Raffle tickets are $1. Sunday. 8-11 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 212 S. David. $4.50 adults, $3 children under 12. 477-6345.

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

Reigning Cats and Dogs Chocolate Festival - A dessert and silent auction event to benefit the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services animal shelter. April 7. 6:30-9:30 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $15. 477-2752.

Ft. Colville Grange Hall Jamboree - Family-style music every second Saturday. Bluegrass, gospel, old timey and country. Doors open at 3 p.m., potluck is at 5 and the floor show begins at 6. April 8. The Fort Colville Grange Hall, 157 Highway 20 East, across from the Colville High School, Colville. 690-0920.

HPIC Annual Luau - The Hawaii Pacific Islander’s Club of Gonzaga University is having their annual luau. This year’s theme is “Kamehameha Nui: The Warrior, The King, The Powerful.” Enjoy entertainment and delicious Hawaiian food. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Crosby Student Center. April 8 6 p.m., Martin Centre Kennel, 502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane. General: $16/adults, $13/students, $10/ages 6-10. Show-Only: $8, Free/ages 5 and younger. 329-3124 or 324-5437.

Women of Spokane for Community, Justice and Success Luncheon - “Women of Spokane for Community, Justice and Success: A Spring Luncheon for Professional Women,” a networking opportunity to celebrate and learn about the diverse experiences of our Spokane Sisters. The guest speaker is Rebecca Nappi. Spots are limited. For more information, contact Marcia Gallucci. April 12. Noon-1:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Gilkely Room, 2316 W. First Ave., Spokane. $50. 343-5075.

Elks Spaghetti Dinner - Sponsored by Spokane Valley Elks Lodge. April 14. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

An Evening of Wine and Flowers - Rare tasting of ultra-premium Washington wines benefiting St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. Enjoy fabulous cuisine and desserts prepared by award-winning chef Ian Wingate of Moxie. Bid on both live and silent auction lots of allocated wines, unique experiences and more. April 22. 6-10 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. $100. 473-6006.

Box Lunch at Spokane Buddhist Temple (Japan Week) - Chicken teriyaki box lunch; take-out only. April 22. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 927 S. Perry St. $8.50. 570-6876.

Garden of Quilts and Tea - Apr. 22-23. Quilt viewing and vendors at 9 a.m., with teatime at 1 p.m. Delicious sandwiches, scones and desserts available. Horizon Middle School, 3915 S. Pines Road. $30. 927-1153, ext. 18.

GU International Student Dinner (Japan Week) - Taste and see the colors of the world. Special dishes, entertainment and displays. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. April 22. Gonzaga University, Cataldo’s Globe Room. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 994-3330.

Yaki Soba and Sushi Roll Sale (Japan Week) - A variety of sushi rolls and yaki soba noodles for sale. April 25. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, SUB, Room 17, 3410 Fort George Wright Drive. 533-3367.

La Fiesta-Cinco de Mayo (Family Festival) - Daylong event from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., with wide variety of Latin arts and crafts, music, dance, food and cultural presentations. Also fun family activities including piñatas, children’s games, raffles and soccer exhibition. Dance party with local bands from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. April 29. Greyhound Park Event Center, 5100 W. Riverbend Road, Post Falls. $5/adults, $1/ages 4-12, free/younger than 4; dance admission is $5/women, $15/men; free parking. (800) 828-4880 or 483-2523.