Culinary Calendar

Barbecue at the Elks - Features hamburgers, hot dogs, salad and more. Lounge is open. Enjoy games and barbecue on the deck. Today. Noon, Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $2 admission, $3/lunch. (509) 926-2328.

Fourth of July barbecue and Car Wash - Includes ribs, chicken, hamburger, German sausage, salads and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with youth activities until 2 p.m. Today. VFW Post 51, 300 W. Mission. $6.50. (509) 327-9847.

Cowboy Poets Gathering and Dinner - Featuring Rich Bellert, live entertainment from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. 6:30 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. $10. (208) 773-9582.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 29. Fun-filled 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.

Picks O’ The Month - Wine counselor Carl Carlsteen and cheese counselor Shanda Shepherd will teach you to pair wine and cheese with food and find those affordable gems from all over the world. Carl carefully samples dozens of wines each month to determine which ones make it onto the sacred shelves and for the “Picks” class of eight wines. Reservations requested, payment in advance required. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Stroganoff Dinner - A meal of beef stroganoff over noodles, veggies, salad and dessert. Friday. 5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50. Reservations required by today. (509) 926-2328.

Fourth of July Celebration at Maryhill Winery - Visitors are invited to celebrate with free tastings of award-winning wines and live music on the arbor featuring the Kevin Barber Trio and Joanie’s Jazz Trio. Saturday-Sunday. 1-5 p.m., Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, Wash. Free. (509) 773-1976 or (877) 627-9445.

Lake Coeur d’Alene Dinner Cruise - Sundays through Sept. 2 at 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 three and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

Spokane River Dinner Cruise - Mondays, through Sept. 3 at 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 three and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

Greater Spokane Democratic Women’s Club Evening Social - Potluck supper, all are welcome to come. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Central Park Condominiums Club House, 6011 E. Sixth Ave. (509) 928-9286 or (509) 533-1482.

Mojito and Martini Dinner - Enjoy a five-course meal paired with five rum-based mojitos and martinis. This dinner will be hosted on the patio and prepared by executive chef Charles Davidson. Tuesday. 6:30 p.m., Twigs Bistro, 4320 S. Regal St. $50. (509) 218-3702.

Baubles, Bangles and Beads - Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon with guest speaker, Win Edvalds of Tacoma, Wash., and music by local artists, Phoebe and Joe Lykins. July 12. Noon-2 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Reservations and cancellations due by Monday. Reservations not kept after that date must be paid. $10. (208) 687-0291 or 687-6906.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. July 13. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

Spectacular Spring Whites - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling lovers unite. Eight wines. July 13. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. Reservations requested, payment in advance required. $20, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Cherry Festival at Green Bluff - Enjoy country cookin’, music, crafts and lots of family fun. Tree ripened cherries will be available, U-pick or ready picked. Saturdays-Sundays, July 14-22. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Just for Kids at the Meal Maker - Meal planning and preparation session for kids and their parents. Pre-registration is required. Registration can take place by phone, by e-mail, or at www.themealmaker.com by clicking on the July 14 noon session and entering JUSTFORKIDS as the password. The Valley Plaza, 13220 E. Sprague Ave. $112 for seven entrees, more entrees available. (509) 892-1403.

Boutique Washington Reds - Incredible evening of small-production Washington reds chosen. Eight wines. July 20. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. Reservations requested, payment in advance required. $22, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Patriotic Dinner and Dance - Salute to the troops and dinner. July 20. 6:30-9 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. $10. (208) 773-9582.

Pizza Night at the Elks - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. July 20. 2605 N. Robie Road. $4.50 for one-topping 12-inch pizza, additional toppings 50 cents each. (509) 926-2328.

Horse Heaven Hills Trail Drive - In recognition of the second anniversary of the Horse Heaven Hills appellation, the public is invited to enjoy the vistas, sip wine, and tour the extensive vineyards and wineries. Wineries and tasting rooms include: Alexandria Nicole, Canyon’s Edge, Chateau Champoux, Coyote Canyon, Columbia Crest, Canoe Ridge Estate, McKinley Springs, Limping Crow Inn, and Zefina. The event will also include a catered barbeque and live music at Crow Butte Park. July 21. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Horse Heaven Hills and Crow Butte Park, Alderdale, Wash. $40/advance; $50/day of event, includes an event glass, tour and dinner. (888) 309-9463.

Urban Chicken Coop Tour - See how people raise their own farm-fresh eggs in the city, with four stops in two neighborhoods. E-mail sf.spokaneriver@gmail.com to register. July 21. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $10.

Summer Wine and Art Auction - To benefit Shoshone Medical Center in the Village Plaza. July 26. 6-9 p.m., Silver Mountain, 75 miles east of Spokane, take Exit 49 off Interstate 90, Kellogg. (208) 786-0581, for reservations.

Fish and Fries - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. July 27. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. Reservations required by July 25. $6.50. (509) 926-2328.

Great Barbecue Wines - A full line up of whites, reds and rosé to quench your thirst for fire. Eight wines. July 27. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20, plus tax. Reservations requested, payment in advance required. (509) 343-2253.

BrewsFest - Live music with Cool Stack, Milonga and Raggs and Bush Doktor. More than 40 different microbrews from throughout the Northwest. July 28. 1-7 p.m., Silver Mountain, 75 miles east of Spokane, take Exit 49 off Interstate 90, Kellogg. $24.95/advance, $29.95/day of event.

Idaho State Chili Cook-off - Vote for your favorite chili. Proceeds benefit the Staff House Museum. July 28. Silver Mountain, 75 miles east of Spokane, take Exit 49 off Interstate 90, Kellogg. $5/tasting kit. (208) 686-1230.

A Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes - Food, fine art, crafts and music festival presented by the Coeur d’Alene Festivals Committee. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 3-5. Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene. (208)-660-2789.

National Lentil Festival - 19th annual event. Aug. 17: 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. Aug. 18: 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. Aug. 17 - 18. Downtown Pullman. Free admission; fun run: $15/with T-shirt, $8/without T-shirt. (800) 365-6948.

Ninth Annual Garlic Faire - Live music, wine tasting and samples of latest products from the garden. Aug. 18-19. 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, Aug. 18-Sept. 2. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Pig Out in the Park - Aug. 29-Sept. 3. Annual food and music festival with over 50 food booths. Entertainment acts perform on two stages for all five days of this event. Also, arts, crafts, and commercial booths located in “Vendor’s Village.” 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. (509) 921-5579.