Culinary calendar
Ethnic Cuisine Cooking Classes - Sponsored by Moscow Food Co-op. Today: Authentic Mexico at 5:30 p.m.; and April 19: Indian/Napali Cuisine at 4 p.m. Registration required. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse, 420 E. Second, Moscow. $21/class. (208) 882-1942.
The Lands Council Dinner and Auction - 13th annual event supporting the preservation and revitalization of your Inland Northwest forests, water and wildlife. Reservations required. Friday. 5:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $60/person, $375/table of eight. (509) 209-2851.
Youth Cooking Class - For children 9-13 years of age. Learn how to make macaroni and cheese and homemade ice cream. Friday. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $22. (509) 625-6200.
Edgecliff SCOPE Spaghetti Dinner - The annual dinner is a fundraiser for Edgecliff SCOPE. There will also be a raffle and live music. Tickets are $5 for aduilts and $3.50 for children under 12 in purchased in advance at the SCOPE office or the V.F.W. Hall. Tickets at the door will be $6 for adults and $4 for children. Saturday. 5-8 p.m., V.F.W., 212 S. David. (509) 477-6345.
Fashion in Bloom - Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest’s 24th annual fashion show, luncheon and sale featuring brand name apparel at Goodwill prices. Proceeds benefit Goodwill programs. Saturday. 11 a.m., Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $45/person, $420/table of 10. (509) 444-4382, reservations required.
Festival of Wine and Flowers - 17th annual fundraising event supports the comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute provides to adults and children throughout our region. Enjoy fabulous cuisine, ultra-premium Washington wines and desserts. Bid on both live and silent auction lots of allocated wines, barrel tastings, gourmet dinners and more. Live auction at 8 p.m. Saturday. 6-10 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. $125. (509) 473-6099.
L’Arche Spokane’s Annual Spring Dinner Dance - Proceeds benefit L’Arche Spokane, who makes a difference in people’s lives by helping to continue to provide loving, Christian homes for people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them. Saturday. 5:30-9:30 p.m., Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. $40/person, $75/couple. (509) 483-0438.
Spaghetti Feed - The event is a fundraiser for Tanner Homminga, a Valley student who suffered a brain aneurysm during a soccer game. Dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. and a silent auction will run from 6-8 p.m. Ultraglide will perform beginning at 8 p.m. Age 21 and over only. Saturday. Statz, Trent and Pines. Dinner is $5 per plate. (509) 435-3935.
Spring Extravaganza: A Toast and Taste of the Northwest - Silent and live auctions, catering by Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar, wine tasting hosted by Candace Frasher, wine connoisseur, style show and ballroom dance showcase. Jennifer Kim of KHQ will be the master of ceremonies. Reservations required. Saturday. 4-8 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $25. (509) 535-0803.
Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Sunday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4/adults, $2.50/age six and younger. (509) 326-9211.
Brightest Stars Benefit Breakfast - Presented by The Spokane Leadership Council of Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation. The group helps critically ill children and their families cope with pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Registration requested. Tuesday. 7:30-8:30 a.m., The Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. Donation. (509) 474-2820.
Getting Ready for Spring Luncheon - Lunch of soup and salad with guest speaker Phyllis Stephens, who does garden segments on KXLY-TV and radio. Reservations by Friday. Tuesday, noon, Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $6. (509) 535-0803.
(509) 838-6581.