Culinary Calendar

55 Plus luncheon and program - The program will be presented by Mary Savage, donor relations director at the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, today at noon, Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. $2 donation suggested. (509) 924-7262.

Cheers to Kids - Wine Tasting benefit for Olive Crest Homes and Services for Abused Children, hosted by Eastern Washington University board of trustees, will be Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Bozarth Mansion, 12415 N. Fairwood Drive. $45, includes wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and live jazz/R&B music. (509) 468-0700.

The World of Syrah - Class presented by Vino! with the darkest red varieties Thursday, 6:30 p.m., 222 S. Washington St. $45. (509) 838-1229.

Hamburger dinner - A meal of hamburgers, salad, fries and dessert hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Friday, 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

Revolver - The Beatles tribute band will perform, and dinner will be served Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1435, 212 S. David Road. $25 dinner and show; $15 show only. Reservations are required.(509) 535-9315.

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

Free Community Barbecue and Open House - Celebration of the installation of a new vicar Sunday with a festival Eucharist at 2 p.m., followed by the barbecue and open house at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1832 W. Dean Ave. All are welcome. (509) 326-6471.

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 3 and younger. (509) 325-SEAT.

Compass Club June Luncheon - A women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area. Meeting and luncheon are open to the public. Menu includes: roast turkey breast with havarti cheese, greens, tomatoes, and sage aioli on a Bouzies baguette with Luna signature salad; caramelized walnuts, craisins, gorgonzola cheese and red onions; Zabaglione (Italian wine custard with berries); coffee and tea. Wine can be purchased by the glass or bottle. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Luna Restaurant, 5620 S. Perry St. $22. (509) 465-4043 for reservations.

Wines for Summertime - Sponsored by the Community Colleges of Spokane’s Institute for Extended Learning with famous white wine styles of the world. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St. $39. (509) 279-6000.

Grape and Grain 2007 - 17th annual event presented by Spokane Advertising Federation, a nonprofit, will feature more than 20 Northwest wineries and breweries, a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres June 8, 7-10 p.m., at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $30/in advance, $40/at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Vino! A Wineshop, Huckleberry’s, ticketswest.com and at www.spokaneadfed.com. (509) 328-5855.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge, June 8, 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. Reservations required. (509) 926-2328.

Professional Tasting of Spanish Wines - Learn about 12 to 15 new top quality wines from Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, Rueda and others June 11, 6 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $55. (509) 838-1229.

Pizza Night at the Elks - Hosted by the Elks Lodge June 15. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $4.50, 12-inch one topping pizza, additional toppings, 50 cents. Reservations required. (509) 926-2328.

Stem and Stein Wine Tasting - Third annual fundraiser for the Spokane AIDS Network. Chocolate and cheese pairings, a silent auction and live auction June 15, 6:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35/advance, $40/door. (800) 325-SEAT.

All-American Dinner Cruise on St. Joe River - Evening dinner cruise with Elvis personality June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Plummer, Idaho. Board at Heyburn State Park at Chatcolet on Lake Coeur d’Alene. $28.95/adults, $23.95/children, plus tax; reservations required. (208) 686-1308.

Greyhound Annual Picnic - Hosted by the Greater Northwest Chapter of Greyhound Pets of America, with raffles, vendors and barbecue. Retired racing greyhounds will be available for prospective adopters. All greyhounds and owners are encouraged to attend with games and a large fenced area for the dogs to run; bring muzzles. June 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $2/person, $5/family of five. (509) 448-5188.

Father’s Day Special Cruise - Sponsored by Heyburn State Park June 17, 1-3 p.m., along the Shadowy St. Joe River, Plummer, Idaho. $28.95/adults, $24.95/children, plus tax; reservations required. (208) 686-1308.

Fish and Fries - Hosted by the Elks Lodge, June 22, 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50. Reservations required. (509) 926-2328.

Strawberry Picking Celebration - June 23-24 and June 30-July 1 at Green Bluff. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers.

35th Ice Cream Social - Music, tours, exhibits, food and ice cream from Ferdinand’s June 24, 1-4 p.m., Perkin’s House, Colfax. Sponsored by the Whitman County Historical Society. (509) 397-3330.

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 & Tenbrooks, Blue Diamond Highway, Northern X’Press and Kettle Creek. Also, band scrambles, open mikes, a guitar flat picking contest and a Gospel sing. Camping and RV sites available. Permanent restrooms with disability access are on the grounds, and showers are available in the RV Park. No pets allowed. Starts Friday at noon, at 7:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 29-July 1. Stevens County Fair & 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. June 29, 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50. Reservations required. (509) 926-2328.

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.