Culinary Calendar

Annual Feast of the Assumption - Pilgrimage by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe to the Cataldo Mission, built by their ancestors more than 150 years ago, followed by a traditional dinner with Native American drumming, singing and dancing. Today. Old Mission State Park, Cataldo, Idaho. Park fees waived. (208) 682-3814.

Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club Annual Picnic - Local candidates will attend. Open to the public. Today, 5 p.m., Manito Park, 4 W. 21st Ave. $5/person, $10/family. (509) 928-9286.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 29. Family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids’ posse, and after dinner on the main stage with boot-tappin’ western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. (509) 891-9016.

Hawaiian Luau Dinner and Dance - Featuring JJ Dion and the Evergreen Junction Band at Post Falls Senior Center. Friday, 6-9 p.m., 1215 E. Third Ave. $10/adults, $5/age 11 and younger. (208) 773-9582.

Huckleberry Festival - Stroll the historic streets of Wallace, tour a silver mine or visit the Oasis Bordello Museum during a fun-filled weekend. Arts, crafts and food booths will be available along with historic skills demonstrations and activities for kids of all ages. Saturday morning begins the Rotary Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., with a 5K run at 9 a.m. (registration at 7:30 a.m.). Watch the judging of the annual Huckleberry Bake-off and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Music will be drifting in the air all weekend. Sponsored by the Historic Wallace Chamber of Commerce. Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Exits 61 and 62, Wallace. (800) 434-4204.

National Lentil Festival - 19th annual event. Friday: 6-11 p.m., Friday Night Street Fair, featuring the Big Bowl of free lentil chili, live music, beer garden, games, activities and food vendors. Saturday: 8 a.m., Tase T. Lentil 5K Fun Run/Walk, lentil pancake breakfast; 9 a.m., Tour de Lentil 100K bike ride; 10 a.m., 3-on-3 basketball tournament; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., food court and children’s area available, farm exhibit, arts and crafts fair; 11 a.m., parade; noon-5 p.m., microbrew tasting tent open; 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., live music; noon, legendary lentil cook-off; 2 p.m., boards and blades competition. Downtown Pullman. Free admission; fun run: $15/with T-shirt, $8/without T-shirt. (800) 365-6948.

Pizza Night at the Elks - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Friday, 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $4.50 for one-topping, 12-inch pizza, additional toppings 50 cents each. (509) 926-2328.

Pub Pedal - Crawl along the streets on your favorite “cruiser” bike to various pubs in the downtown area. Friday and Sept. 7, 7 p.m., Meet at Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition across from Patsy Clark’s Mansion, Second Ave. and Chestnut. (509) 944-0940.

Ninth Annual Garlic Faire - Live music, wine tasting and samples of latest products from the garden. Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m., China Bend Winery, 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls, Wash. $5/adults, free/younger than age 12. (800) 700-6123.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays through Sept. 2. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. (509) 238-6438.

Kaiser Retirees Picnic - Presented by the Women of Steel. Sunday, noon-3 p.m., Q’emiln Park, Grand Pavilion, Post Falls. (509) 924-2650.

Lake Coeur d’Alene Dinner Cruise - Sundays through Sept. 2. 1:30 p.m., Red Lion Templin’s Hotel on the River, 414 E. First Ave., Post Falls. $42/adults, $39/seniors, $19/ages 4-12, free/age 3 and under. (509) 325-SEAT.

Spokane River Dinner Cruise - Mondays through Sept. 3. 5:30 p.m., Red Lion Templin’s Hotel on the River, 414 E. First Ave., Post Falls. $36/adults, $33/seniors, $18/ages 4-12, free/age 3 and under. (509) 325-SEAT.

Vino!’s Summer Wine Dinner - Celebrate the season at a five-course dinner created by Chef Gonzo Carrillo, featuring internationally inspired dishes paired with five wines, which will be introduced by Vino!’s John Allen. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Ridpath Hotel, Artisan Culinary Lounge, 515 W. Sprague Ave. $70, includes tax and tip. Reservations required. (509) 838-1229.

French Wine and Cheeses - Taste cheeses with Kim Morin of Saunders Cheese Market and wines with John Allen of Vino! A Wine Shop. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Saunders Cheese Market, 210 S. Washington St. $40. (509) 455-9400.

Local Cuisine of the South Hill - Chefs from local restaurants will prepare lunch Tuesday from Luigi’s Express. Reservations required Monday by noon. Southside Senior Activity and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $5. (509) 535-0803.

Western Style BBQ Dinner - Happy hour 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by dancing. Menu consists of steak and baked potato with the works. Dress in your Western best. Aug. 24. Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $9.50. (509) 326-9211.

Rummage Sale and Pancake Breakfast - Benefits Meals on Wheels and the Mid-City Senior Center. Breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage and coffee. Aug. 25. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 1222 W. Second Ave. $3.50. (509) 456-6597.

Pig Out in the Park - Aug. 29-Sept. 3. Annual food and music festival with 50 food booths. Entertainment acts perform on three stages for all five days of this event. Also, arts, crafts and commercial booths will be set up in the Vendor’s Village. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. Food prices no higher than $7.95. (509) 921-5579.

Fish and Chips with Coleslaw - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Aug. 31. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50. (509) 926-2328.

Fall Fest - Live music, tasting tent featuring regional microbrews, wine and soda. Enjoy chairlift rides and special kids activities. Sept. 1-2, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint. (800) 831-8810.

Garlic Festival and Garlic Cook-off - Plus garlic braids, bulk garlic, garlic products, featuring Small Potatoes, The Russ Britt Band, as well as fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, crafts and more. Sept. 1. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, City parking lot, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. (208) 267-7987.

Compass Club September Luncheon - A women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area. Roy Riggins from the YMCA and Monica Walters from the YWCA will speak on the new co-location campus for the two Y’s. Lunch menu includes: chicken dijon, salad, seasonal accompaniments, carrot cake, coffee, and tea. Wine can be purchased by the glass. Sept. 4, 11 a.m., Ripples on the River at Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. $20. (509) 465-4043 for reservations.

Summer Soiree at Beacon Hill - Features 35 wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live music by Moko Jumbie. Reservations required. Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m., Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. $35. (509) 838-1229.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays, Sept. 15-Oct. 28. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.