Culinary calendar

“Burgers with a Heart” - Seventh annual charity fundraiser to benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold through Feb. 25. Participating locations include 725 W. Main Ave., 9904 N. Newport Highway and 14736 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 535-3155.

A Taste of the French Quarter - Features restaurants from Sandpoint’s Old Lantern District, each preparing tastes and specials from some of New Orleans’ best restaurants. Restaurants include Cafe Trinity, Ivano’s, Sand Creek Grill and Spuds. Thursday. 4:30-9 p.m., Old Lantern District, area of First Avenue and Pine Street, Sandpoint. Cost varies. (208) 255-7558.

Moscow Church of the Nazarene Sportsman Banquet - Culinary wild game potluck and speaker Chuck Buck, chief executive officer of Buck Knives. Friday, 6 p.m. 1400 E. Seventh St., Moscow. RSVP by Thursday. $10/suggested donation. (208) 882-4332.

“The Art of Fine Living - Youth Cooking for Teens and Preteens” - Five one-day cooking workshops for ages 9-13. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Friday: Lasagna; Feb. 23: Enchiladas; March 2: Chicken Pot Pie. Registration required. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $19/each workshop. (509) 625-6677.

Mardi Gras Fundraiser - Dinner, dancing, entertainment and special awards to benefit the Kootenai County Police and Fire Memorial Foundation for injured or fallen police and firefighters. Friday. 6 p.m., Best Western, 506 W. Appleway Ave. $60/couple, $1,000/table of eight. (208) 929-2752.

Vino’s “Mostly Merlot” Winemaker’s Dinner - 12th annual benefit for Spokane’s Cancer Patient Care. Epicurean experience pairing a gourmet five-course meal with the finest wines of Washington. Saturday. 5:30 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $150, call for reservations. (509) 456-0446.

Art on the Edge mARTi gras Benefit and Cook-off - To benefit Art on the Edge Children’s Program. Taste Cajun cuisine delights prepared by professional chefs at local restaurants. Event includes no-host bar, belly dancers, dancing to live music, and prizes including king and queen of mARTi gras, best outfit and most spirited reveler. Arm band allows admission to participating restaurants. Saturday. 6 p.m.-midnight, Brix Restaurant, Cricket’s Steakhouse and Oyster Bar, Coeur d’Alene Cellars Barrel Room No. 6, Tito’s at Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza and Iron Horse restaurants, Coeur d’Alene. $45 in advance, $50 at the door at Brix only. Ticket outlets include Coeur d’Alene Resort Concierge, St. Vincent de Paul and North Idaho College box office. (208) 773-1725.

Sweetheart Ball - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Steak and shrimp dinner 6-7 p.m., dancing with Good ‘n Plenty Band. Saturday. 2605 N. Robie Road. $15, reservations required. (509) 926-2328.

VFW Shrimp Pot Mardi Gras Dinner - Hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #51. 5-7 p.m., dinner; 6-10, music by Beauty and the Beast. Saturday. 300 W. Mission Ave. $6. (509) 327-9847.

Low Country Crawfish Boil and Fish Fry - Mardi Gras celebration event with endless array of seafood and fixin’s to go with. Fresh crawfish (flown in fresh from Louisiana), catfish, shrimp, soft shell crab, oysters, gumbo, jambalaya, alligator boudin, corn on the cob, potatoes in the jacket, etc. Dixieland music. Sunday. Cafe Trinity, 116 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Cost varies. (208) 255-7558.

Spaghetti Dinner - Menu includes spaghetti and meat balls, salad, rolls, coffee, dessert and milk. Sunday. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 503 N. Walnut Road. $7/adults, $5/seniors and children age 6-12, free/younger than age six. (509) 926-8540.

Young Ladies and Gentlemen’s Class - For ages 10-12. Presented by the Corbin Art Center. Registration required. Monday. 1:30-4:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel, Palm Court Private Dining Room, 807 W. Sprague Ave. $35. (509) 625-6200.

Crazy Cooking - Cooking Around The World, after-school workshop for girls ages 8-10. Pre-registration is required. Feb. 21. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center, 1404 N. Ash St. $10. (509) 747-8091.

Fish Fry - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Feb. 23. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50, reservations required. (509) 926-2328.

VFW Pot Roast Dinner - Hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #51. 5-7 p.m., dinner; 6-10, music by Beauty and the Beast. Feb. 24. 300 W. Mission Ave. $6.50. (509) 327-9847.

Nutrition and Aging for Seniors - Nutritional needs and dietary concerns. Held Tuesdays, Feb. 27-April 24. Presented by North Idaho College. 1-2:50 p.m., Lake City Senior Center, 1916 N. Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $20. (208) 769-3320.

Irish Cooking After-School Workshop - Prepare an authentic Irish meal, for girls ages 11-13. Feb. 28. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center, 1404 N. Ash St. $10. Pre-registration is required. (509) 747-8091.

Wine, Stein and Dine - Post Falls - Benefiting the Post Falls School District. March 3. 7-10 p.m., Greyhound Park and Events Center, Post Falls. $45/advance, $60/door. (208) 777-4313.

Women’s History Dinner - Held at Greenbriar Inn; sponsored by the Kootenai County Democratic women’s Caucus, American Association of University Women, The League of Women Voters, WomenSpeakcq, an outreach project of the Idaho Women’s Network. Beer and wine available for $4. March 7. 6-8 p.m., 315 E. Wallace Ave. $16/person, paid reservations required by March 5. (208) 772-7785.

Easy and Elegant Desserts for Seniors - Easy dessert that can be prepared at home. Classes held Mondays and Fridays, March 30-April 20. Noon-2 p.m., North Idaho College campus, Coeur d’Alene. $20. (208) 769-3320.