Culinary calendar

Epicurean Delight, Spokane’s Ultimate Culinary Gala - The 26th annual event features the most exquisite restaurants, paired with the finest wineries and microbreweries of the Inland Northwest. Proceeds from this event benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Friday. 6 p.m., Spokane Convention Center ballrooms, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150. (509) 232-4567.

11th Annual Fall Dinner and Auction - Raising money to help needy families. More than 80 items to be auctioned off including Chiefs box seats, professional golf lessons, Coeur d’Alene cruise and Hells Canyon boat trip and more. Friday. 5:30 p.m. dinner and silent auction, live auction at 7, Pasadena Park Nazarene Church, 8822 E. Upriver Drive. $3 donation for dinner. (509) 926-5858.

Scandinavian Bazaar - Benefits local charity organizations and Lutheran World Relief. Items for sale include lefse, meatballs, rosettes, krumkakes and sandbakkels. Other holiday goods will also be sold. Kaffe Stua from 9-11 a.m. with coffee and homemade Scandinavian deserts. Friday. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.

St. Stephens Episcopal Church Toasting and Tasting – An evening of tasting wines from 10 Spokane wineries. Includes a live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres and music. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m., St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St., $25/person. Tickets available in advance or at the door. 448-2255.

St. John Lutheran Church Bazaar - Annual bazaar and rummage sale with homemade sausage, cider, baked goods, lefse, crafts and a quilt raffle. Lunch and dinner both days with take-out available. Friday-Saturday. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 299-6615.

St. John’s Cathedral 79th Annual Bazaar - Crafts, gift items, door prizes, raffle items, luncheon and live music. Lunch prices are $2-$4; donations accepted for the Second Harvest Food Bank; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 127 E. 12th. (509) 838-4277, ext. 17.

The Chili Cook-off - Bring your crock pots. Saturday. 7 p.m., Cruisers, 6105 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Free admission. (208) 773-4706.

Camp Reed Fifth Annual Gourmet Dinner and Auction - Social and silent auction at 5 p.m., dinner and live auction at 7:30. Reservations required. Saturday. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $50. (509) 838-3577, ext. 142.

Breakfast Benefit - For Therapeutic Recreation Services with all-you-can-eat breakfast. Sunday. 9 a.m.-noon., Knights of Columbus Hall, 302 E. Boone Ave. $6/adults, $5/seniors and children ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 625-6245.

Endicott German Dinner and Silent Auction - Sponsored by Endicott Community Club with proceeds going to community projects. Menu consists of German and potato sausage, sauerkraut, kraut kuga (bread rolls with cabbage/meat centers), meatballs, applesauce, German noodles, rye bread, salad and apple crisp. Silent Auction will end at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Endicott Public School, 308 School Drive. $10/general, $5/age 12 and younger. (509) 657-3340.

Compass Club November Luncheon - A women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area. Menu will include Schnitzel with potatoes and gravy, red cabbage with apples, pumpkin dessert, coffee and tea. Wine will be available to purchase by the glass. 10:30 a.m., silent auction; 11 a.m., luncheon. Tuesday. Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Lunch is $12. (509) 465-4043 for reservations.

Ethnic Cooking Classes - Sponsored by Moscow Food Co-op. Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m., Polish Cuisine, Bigos and Pierogi (hunter’s stew and stuffed dumplings). Registration required. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse, 420 E. Second St., Moscow. $18/class. (208) 882-1942.

“Explore the World of Coffee, Beyond the Cup” - Enjoy a night of wine, hors d’oeuvres and, most importantly, coffee. Learn the art of coffee roasting and blending from Roastmaster Dave Rier and Tom Hammer. Help create The Lands Council’s new Eco-Brew coffee blend at this unique fundraising event. Your participation will help support the local conservation efforts of The Lands Council, a nonprofit that preserves and revitalizes Inland Northwest forests, water and wildlife. Registration requested. Nov. 8. 6-8 p.m., Thomas Hammer Headquarters, 210 W. Pacific Ave. $35/person, $60 for two. (509) 209-2407.

“Super Foods - Learn Which Foods are Especially Beneficial and Pack a High Nutrition Punch” - Learn how whole foods cooking contributes to our health and well-being after cancer. Presented by Anita Crook. Nov. 8. 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Room 1. $10. Prepayment and reservations required. (509) 474-5490.

Compassion in Action: Hope Center Fundraiser Dinner - Hope Center, (formerly Compassionate Ministries), will host a fundraiser dinner to support their programs, which include a clothes closet, food bank and emergency financial assistance. Rev. Dave McGarrah is the guest speaker. 5:30 p.m. social time; 6:30 dinner. Nov. 9. Moscow Nazarene Church Fellowship Hall, corner of Sixth St. and Mountain View, Moscow, Idaho. $25/each, tickets must be purchased by ThursdayNov. 1. (509) 595-0906 or (208) 882-4144.

Soul Food Dinner – Fund-raising event by the Black Student Union Club. Featuring speaker, music and food. Nov. 9. 6 p.m., Whitworth University, Hixon Union Building Multipurpose Room. $12. (509) 777-4568.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Nov. 9. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - Sponsored by the Washington Restaurant Association-Spokane Chapter. Taste more than 100 wines and 30 microbrews and sumptuous hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy students. Purchase wines and brews in the discount wine store or additional gift items as well in the silent auction. Tickets on sale at Rosauers Supermarkets, Huckleberries, Vino! A Wine Shop and Williams Seafood and Fine Wines in Spokane Valley. Nov. 9. 7-10 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 467-7744.

“A Wonderland of Wine and Food” - 3Cs fundraiser featuring food by Coeur d’Alene Resort chef Tim Heinig and friends and wine by Dean Opsal of Odom Northwest Beverage, entertainment, silent and live auctions, 50/50 raffle and a chance to win the Party Wagon loaded with wine and spirits. Benefits Cancer and Community Charities. Call to reserve tickets by MondayNov. 5. Nov. 10. 6-9 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene, ID. $30. (208) 689-9148 or (208) 777-1677.

Scouting for Food - Kettle Falls - Place cans of food products and other non-perishable items on your front porch in the white pick-up plastic bags for the food drive. All food collected helps those in need in the community. Sponsored by Boy Scouts Troop 965. Nov. 10. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Kettle Falls. (509) 738-6894.

Harvest Dinner - Sponsored by Latah County Historical Society. Silent auction items and exhibits highlight the evening. Dinner consists of turkey and ham buffet, mashed potatoes, green beans and homemade pies and desserts. Nov. 11. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Moscow Junior High School cafeteria, 1410 E. D St., Moscow. $12/adults, $6/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (208) 882-1004.

Holiday Entertaining Cooking Class - Featuring Chef Jeremiah Timmons of Ambrosia Bistro. Reservations required. Nov. 12. 6-8 p.m., Saunders Cheese Market, 210 S. Washington St. $45. (509) 455-9400.

California Wine and Cheese Class - With John Allen. Reservations required. Nov. 13. 6-8 p.m., Saunders Cheese Market, 210 S. Washington St. $45. (509) 455-9400.

“Another Delicious T3 for Spokane” - Presented by Slow Food, Spokane River. Join Townshend Cellar, Theo Chocolate, Thomas Hammer Coffee and other local foodies for an evening of pairing some of our finest local artisanal vices. RSVP by Nov. 9 to sf.spokaneriver@gmail.com. Nov. 14. 6-9 p.m., Thomas Hammer Coffee, 210 W. Pacific Ave. $40.