Culinary calendar
Dine Out … So No Senior Goes Hungry - Eat at the following participating restaurants and a portion of your tab goes to Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels. They are: Buck’s Pizza, Casa de Oro, Cuppa Joe’s Cafe, Fiesta Grande, Harvest Moon Restaurant, Iron Horse Restaurant, Jenny’s Cafe, O’Doherty’s Irish Pub, Peking Palace, Percy’s Cafe Americana, Perkins, Ripley’s Plantation, Ron’s Drive In and Staggering Ox. Thursday. (509) 924-6976.
Spring Luncheon and Card Party - Menu includes stuffed turkey tenderloin, baked butter and spice potato rounds, green salad with fruit rolls, surprise dessert, coffee and tea. Reservations must be made by Thursday. Luncheon is Tuesday. Noon-3 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 4420 N. Jefferson St. $6 per person. (509) 325-0015 or (509) 328-7104.
Newman Lake Spaghetti Dinner – Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage. Take out will be available. Friday. 4-8 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. $6 adults, $4 children. Kids under 5 admitted free. (509) 926-3803.
Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Friday. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. Reservations required. (509) 926-2328.
Vermonster Eating Contest - Benefits Wishing Star of Spokane. Sixteen teams of four high school or college students are being invited to compete by eating 20 scoops of ice cream, four bananas, four ladles of hot fudge, three chocolate chip cookies, one fudge brownie, 10 scoops of nuts, two scoops of toppings and tons of whip cream. Deadline for entry and donations is Saturday at 11 p.m. The event takes place March 27 for “Sweet 16”; March 28 for “Elite 8”; and March 29 for “Final 4.” Each member of the winning team will receive ice cream for a year. All events begin at 6 p.m. The Championship round will be held March 31 at noon. Ben and Jerry’s, River Park Square. Entry per team is a minimum $100, top 16 fundraising teams earn right to compete. (509) 455-8500.
Temple Beth Shalom Annual Kosher Dinner - Celebrating 66 years of music, food and friendship. Enjoy an authentic kosher beef brisket dinner including appetizers, traditional Jewish side dishes and dessert. Also featuring entertainment in the sanctuary. Tickets at Huppin’s Hi-Fi Photo, Manito Ship and Copy, Pawn One North and Valley locations, Gonzaga University Crosby Student Center and online at www.pgiinc.com. Sunday. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 1322 E. 30th Ave., corner of Perry Street and 30th. $14/general, $7/children age 11 and younger. (509) 623-0372.
Authors Cheryle Hart and Mary Kay Grossman - Presenting “The Feel Good Diet” which explains the latest scientific breakthroughs for harnessing the brain’s natural chemical “factory” which is depleted by fad diets and yo-yo eating plans. Monday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Liberty Cafe, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
“Shamrock Celebration” Dinner Auction - Presented by St. Patrick’s School Alumni Association. Dinner with silent and live auctions. March 17. 5 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Registration required by Tuesday. $25. (509) 487-2830.
Outdoor Cooking - For ages eight and older. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Learn about stove use and selection, baking on a lightweight stove, Dutch oven cooking and backpack cooking. Held Monday and March 19. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division St. $29. (509) 625-6246.
Healing Foods Kitchen Cooking Class - Cooking classes for cancer survivors and their family and friends. This month’s topic is “Taste of Tofu.” March 15. 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., Education Center 1. Free. Registration required. (509) 474-5490.
Intro to Wine Tasting - Class presented by Vino. March 15. 6:30 p.m., 222 S. Washington St. $35. (509) 838-1229.
Que Syrah, Shiraz, Petite Sirah - Sample eight wines, cheese and La Brea bread. March 16. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22. Reservations and prepayment required. (509) 343-2253.