Culinary calendar

55 Plus Luncheon and Program - The program for adults age 55 and over will be on the “Senior Services of Catholic Charities.” Today. Noon, Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. (509) 924-7262.

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

Lee Anderson from Bottles of Grapes - His book is rich in wines from around the world and has a penchant for unique wines at affordable prices. Reservations and prepayment required. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22. (509) 343-2253.

Sons of Norway Barbecue and Dance - Menu consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, green salad, potato salad and ice cream dessert. Friday. 5:30 p.m., Tordenskjold Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $7.50. (509) 326-9211.

Strawberry Picking Celebration – Saturdays-Sundays through July 1. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

35th Ice Cream Social - Music, tours, exhibits, food, and ice cream from Ferdinand’s. Sponsored by the Whitman County Historical Society. Sunday. 1-4 p.m., Perkins House, Colfax. (509) 397-3330.

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 3and younger. (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 three and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

Martini Class - Learn to make martinis from Spokane’s best bartenders. Appetizers provided and a fun time for all. Tuesday. 6 p.m., Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar, 4320 S. Regal, Spokane. $36. (509) 443-8000.

Arbor Crest Wine Tasting at Cena Gourmet to Go - Delicious food samples will be available from our July menu as well. June 28. 4-7 p.m., Cena, 12501 N. Highway 395, Suite 3. Free. (509) 328-3709.

Dine in for Seniors - Order a lunch to be delivered to you to benefit Mid-City Senior Center and Meals on Wheels. Choice of lunch is a chicken Caesar salad wrap, with chicken, lettuce, Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese in a tomato basil wrap; or a veggie sandwich with a cream cheese blend topped with cucumbers, sprouts, tomatoes and almonds on a Kaiser roll. Lunches include mixed berries, chips, a cookie and bottled water. June 29. Delivery included. $12. (509) 232-0864, order and payments by next Wednesday.

Get Down Under - Red and white wines from Australia. Reservations and prepayment required. June 29. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22. (509) 343-2253.

Red, White and Bluegrass Family Pickin’ Party - Sponsored by the Dominion Mountain Bluegrass Association. Music by Bruce and Betsy Mullen, The Engell Family, Red Wing, Panhandle Polecats, Too Hot to Handle, Dominion Mountain, Molly and Tenbrooks, Blue Diamond Highway, Northern X’Press and Kettle Creek. Also, band scrambles, open mikes, a guitar flat-pickin” contest and a Gospel sing. There are plenty of camping and RV sites available. Permanent restrooms with handicapped access are on the grounds and showers are available in the RV Park. No pets, please. June 29-July 1, starts June 29 at noon, 7:30 a.m. June 30 and 8 a.m. July 1. Stevens County Fair and Expo Center, Northeast Washington Fairgrounds, Colville. $5/person, $15/family, good all weekend, camping fees extra. (509) 690-1179.

Teriyaki Chicken Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Served with rice pilaf, vegetables and dessert. Reservations required. June 29. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50. (509) 926-2328.

Author Jo Ann Bender - Proprietor of a charming but remotely located bed and breakfast near Colville and Northport. She shares food samples and answers questions about her cookbook “Favorites From the Lazy Bee.” June 30. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Strawberry Picking - Pay for what you pick, gathering sponsored by Slow Food Spokane River. June 30. 8:30 a.m., Siemer’s U-Pick, Green Bluff. Strawberry shortcake feast: $5/person while supplies last.

Elks Breakfast - Have all-you-can-eat breakfast with the officers. July 1. 9-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

Barbecue at the Elks - Hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, etc. July 4. Noon., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $2 admission, $3/lunch. (509) 926-2328.