Culinary Calendar

Introduction to Wine Tasting - Taste and learn about the seven basic wine styles, discussing what professional tasters are looking for and why they swish and swirl. Thursday. 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St. $35. 838-1229.

Community Building’s Spring Market - With organic breads and ice cream, fresh pies, cakes, cookies, herbs, local honey, fresh and dried flowers, crafts, music and more. Friday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 35 W. Main Ave. Free admission. 951-4361.

Presidential Lunches - Five-course meals prepared by graduating students of Spokane Community College as part of their final project. Students are graded on creativity, composition and presentation. Held Fridays through June 2. Reservations and prepayment required. Friday. 11:30 a.m., Orlando’s, 1810 N. Greene St. $16.50. 533-7283.

Special Olympics Cops on Doughnut Shops - Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and the Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign are teaming up to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Washington. Officers will take to the roofs of Krispy Kreme shops across the country, where they will collect donations from customers as they eat, sleep and play on the rooftops of Krispy Kreme stores. Customers who donate money to the cause will get a sweet treat in return, ranging from a free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts to a complimentary Krispy Kreme doughnut party for generous corporations, organizations or individuals donating $1,000 or more. Friday-Sunday. 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Krispy Kreme, 15401 E. Indiana Ave. 736-3120.

Annual Soul Food Dinner - Hosted by Whitworth’s Black Student Union, featuring a fashion show and music. Saturday. 6:30 p.m., Whitworth College, Hixson Union Building Multipurpose Room. $8.50. 777-5019.

Art of Pairing Wine with Food - Food workshop. Saturday. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Latah Bistro, 4241 S. Cheney-Spokane Road, Suite C. $42. 625-6677.

Cooking with Beverly’s - Heavy hors d’oeuvres meal with Chef Jim Barrett showing off some of his favorite summer grilling recipes, paired with wines. Saturday. 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $40. (800) 688-4142.

Fundraising Dinner for Spokane Islamic Center - To establish a new mosque and community center in Spokane. Saturday. 5 p.m., The Cathedral of St. John, 12th Ave. and Grand Blvd. $20. 230-1960.

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

Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat. Music by the Mountain Musicians. Sunday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4.50/adults, $2.50/age 6 and younger. 326-9211.

14th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon - With keynote speaker Lisa Ling, host of the award-winning documentary series. National Geographic Ultimate Explorer. Monday. Noon. Spokane Convention Center. $100. 328-8285.