Culinary calendar

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale - Booth and direct sales through Sunday. Varieties include: All Abouts, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Cafe Cookie, Do-Si-Do’s, Trefoils, Samoas and new sugar-free Little Brownies. $4. (509) 747-8091.

Crazy Cooking - For girls age 14 to 18, learn great Italian recipes. Today. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center, 1404 N. Ash St. $10. (509) 747-8091.

Healing Foods Kitchen Cooking Class - Cooking classes designed for cancer survivors and their family and friends. This month’s topic is “Great Whole Grains.” Registration required. Thursday. 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., Education Center 1. Free. (509) 474-5490.

Spring Market - Downtown Spokane - Held Thursdays, through May 3. Fresh baked goods, flowers, pasta, wooden treasures, fresh eggs and more farm fresh goods. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Building lobby, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 232-1950.

Sushi Classes - Advanced class on Thursday, Beginning sushi class April 26. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. 6 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $20. (509) 328-2971.

12th Annual Lands Council Dinner and Auction - Proceeds help preserve and revitalize our Inland Northwest forests, water and wildlife. Friday. 5 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50/person, $375/table of eight. (509) 838-4912, reservations required.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Friday. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

Sushi Making Workshops - Learn to make two types of sushi. 5 and 7 p.m. Friday. University of Idaho, Student Recreation Center, Classroom, Moscow. $10 (includes rolling mat, package of nori and recipe book). Bring a cutting board and knife. (208) 885-7716.

Tax Day Relief Dinner - Hosted by the Sons of Norway. Evening will include cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Menu includes ham, rice and beans, spinach soup, and lemon dessert. 5:30 p.m., happy hour; 6:30 p.m., dinner. Friday. Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $6 admission. (509) 326-9211.

The Golden Years of Hollywood - Annual charity auction and dinner including a star-studded buffet. Sponsored by Children’s Village Foundation Inc. Doors open at 5 p.m. All proceeds to benefit the youth residing at Children’s Village. Friday. 6 p.m., The Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. $47/person, $90/couple, $400/table of eight. (208) 667-1189.

Youth Cooking Class - Baked ziti pasta. For ages 9-13. Friday. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $19. Registration required. (509) 625-6200.

“Through the Grapevine: An Illustrated Guide to Wine Grapes” - A lighthearted, well-informed look at choosing and enjoying wine with Candace Ann Frasher. Saturday. 2-3:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner - Hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 51. Proceeds benefit the VFW kitchen. Saturday. 5-7 p.m., 300 W. Mission Ave. $6. (509) 327-9847.

Coffee Class - Seed to Cup - Explore the world of specialty coffee with Dave Rier, roast master and green coffee buyer for Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters. Learn where your cup of coffee comes from, the art of coffee roasting and various brewing methods. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Saturday. 10 a.m.-noon, Thomas Hammer Coffee. $19, includes 1-pound bag of coffee. (509) 625-6200.

Elks Inaugural Ball - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Semiformal attire, chicken cordon bleu dinner and dancing to Rain Shadow. Reservations required. Saturday. 7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. (509) 926-2328.

Fashion in Bloom - Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest’s 23rd annual fashion show, luncheon and sale. The sale will be held in the Hall of Doges immediately following the show. Proceeds benefit Goodwill programs. Saturday. 11:30 a.m., Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $40, lunch included, $370/table of 10, $50/Diva ticket holders receive seating next to the runway and a preview of the sale at 11 a.m. (509) 444-4382, reservations required.

Luau at GU - The Hawaii Pacific Islanders Club of Gonzaga University is having their annual luau. This year’s theme is “Na Hoku Ho’okele or The Navigating Stars.” Enjoy entertainment and delicious Hawaiian food. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at the Crosby Student Center. Saturday. Gonzaga University Martin Center. Luau and show: $16/general, $10/ages 6-10, free/age five and younger, $8/show only. (509) 324-4777.

Spring Luncheon - Hosted by the women of Millwood Community Presbyterian Church. The program will feature well-known quilter and church leader, Mary Mueller. Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 3223 N. Marguerite St. $8 admission. (509) 926-0957 or (509) 924-2350.

Whitworth College Hawaiian Club Lu’au - 37th annual event. This year’s theme is “Changes in Music.” Presented by the Whitworth College Hawaiian Club, Na Pu’uwai o Hawai’i (The Heart of Hawai’i), with Polynesian food and culture with the Spokane community. Menu includes kalua pork (roasted pig), chicken long rice, poi, macaroni salad and pineapple. Eleven dances will be featured, including hula. 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 Field House, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. $15/general, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 777-3796.

Miss Spokane Scholarship Tea - Spring fashion show provided by Macy’s downtown and Pounders Jewelers, raffle and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Miss Spokane Scholarship Fund. Sunday. 2-4 p.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. $20/general, $10/age 12 and younger. (509) 981-0971 for reservations.

Pancake Breakfast - Menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, eggs Benedict, juice, coffee and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Sunday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Adults/$4-4.50/ adults, children six years of age and younger/$2.50. (509) 326-9211.

Welcome Spring Picnic - Fundraiser for the Spokane Valley Museum. Raffles and silent auction. Music provided by the Valley Fiddlers Group. Reservations required. April 19. 6-8 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $7/adults, $6/seniors, $5/age 12 and younger. (509) 922-4570.

Chocolate Champagne Gala - Benefits the SAFeT Response Center, Spokane’s only certified Sexual Assault program and Crime Victim Service Center providing therapy, medical and legal advocacy, and education for victims of violent crime and their families. Registration at 7 p.m., silent auction, champagne, chocolate and coffee samplings, hors d’oeuvres, followed by dancing to 6 Foot Swing from 8-11 p.m. Emcees are Shelly Monahan and Dave Cotton, KHQ-6 anchors. April 20. Red Lion Hotel at the Park. $50/advance ticket purchase. (509) 343-5021.

Pizza Night at the Elks - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. April 20. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $1.50/slice. (509) 926-2328.

Festival of Wine and Flowers - Rare tasting of ultrapremium 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 21. 6-10 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. $125. (509) 789-4969.

Viva Vino - Wine tasting benefit for HBPA’s Hispanic scholarship fund. April 20. 7 p.m., Best Western Peppertree, 1816 N. Pepper Lane, Liberty Lake. $35/advance, $45/door. (509) 624-4655 or 879-2232.

Mom’s Weekend Asian Dinner and Festival - Dinner served with performances by various cultural groups. April 21. 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho, Memorial Gym, Moscow. $20. (208) 885-5575.

Dining Out For Life - Local participating restaurants will donate 20 percent of their food and alcohol sales for the day to the Spokane AIDS Network. To see a list of participating restaurants go to www.diningoutforlife.com. April 26. (509) 455-8993.

French Bordeaux Wine Dinner - With expert Warren Helman, offering insight into the history of Bordeaux and offer informed predictions on upcoming vintages. April 26. 6-10 p.m., CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave. $69. (509) 474-8243.

Introduction to Wine Tasting - Class presented by Vino. April 26. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 222 S. Washington St. $35. (509) 838-1229.

Fish and Fries - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. April 27. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50. (509) 926-2328.

Sukiyaki Dinner - 58th annual event with each dinner made individually to order. Choices include beef, tofu, or half and half. Includes sale of speciality Japanese food: senbei, sushi bar, bake sale, along with Japanese crafts sale. April 28. Noon-7 p.m., Highland Park United Methodist. Church, 611 S. Garfield St. $12. (509) 535-2687.

Sons of Norway Wine and Beer Tasting - The evening will also include hors d’oeuvres and dancing. April 27. 5:30 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8 admission. (509) 326-9211.

April in Paris or is it California? - Five-course dinner with six wines of the Rhone Valley. Music by classical guitarist Abe Kenney. April 28. 6:30 p.m., Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $65. (208) 263-0846.

Chinese Style High Tea - Includes tea and dessert, call for reservations. April 28. Seatings at 3 and 5 p.m., On Sacred Grounds: Coffee, Tea and Specialty Shoppe, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $7. (509) 747-6294.

La Cucina Italiana - Cooking for teens, sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. April 28. 6-8 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $21. (509) 625-6677.

Mother’s Day Tea - An elegant afternoon sharing tea, refreshments, entertainment by RiversEdge Chorus and a fashion show from Chico’s. Event to be held May 12 at 1 p.m. St. Thomas More Parish Hall, 8112 N. Howard Drive. $15, reservations by April 30. (509) 466-7784.

Second Annual Jazz Dessert and Auction - Live jazz music, great dessert and great auction items. Presented by Central Valley High School Band and Colorguard. May 1. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road. $10/advance, $15/door, $5/seniors and students. (509) 220-2331.

Spaghetti Feed, Silent Auction and Bake Sale - Benefits the Austan Pierce family. Austan is a student at Ferris High School who has battled Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare childhood soft tissue and bone cancer. May 3. 5:30-7 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $5/person, $20/family. (509) 228-4000.