Culinary Calendar

Cinnamon Rolls and Sticky Buns - Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration required. Thursday or Feb. 14. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $35. (509) 625-6200.

Sake and Sushi Tasting - Featuring a demonstration on how to make sushi, presented by Raw Sushi and Island Grill. Thursday. 5-8 p.m., Cena, 12501 N. Highway 395, Suite 3. $5. (509) 328-3709.

Sake Tasting and Dinner - Five-course dinner, with four premium sake and one premium plum wine. Japanese music by Brian Hibbard on marimba. Reservations required. Thursday. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sand Creek Grill, 105 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $45. (208) 255-5736.

Palouse Water Conservation Party - Blues/country/bluegrass music by Kelly Riley and Zugunrue highlights Palouse Water Conservation Network potluck party and silent auction fundraiser. Friday. 6-9 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow.

Robert Burns Supper and Social Dance - 6 p.m. social hour, 6:30, Haggis Ceremony, followed by dinner, entertainment and dancing. The St. Andrew’s Society of the Inland Northwest is hosting their 52nd annual event of celebrating the 249th birthday of Scottish Poet Laureate Robert Burns, with an evening of haggis, whisky, dinner, entertainment and dancing. Friday. 6 p.m., The Pavilion Room, Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights. $35/person, 1-800-325-SEAT (7328). (509) 922-3661.

Sons of Norway Dinner and Dance - Social at 5:30 p.m., dinner and dancing at 6:30. Menu consists of ham with pineapple/carrot sauce, potatoes au gratin, harward beets, salad and creamy rice pudding with whipped cream. Friday. Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8.50. (509) 326-9211.

Youth Cooking Class - For ages 9 to 13. Learn how to make taco salad and salsa on Friday; meaty marinara sauce on Feb. 1; chili and cornbread on Feb. 8; stroganoff on Feb. 22; and pasta salad on Feb. 29. Pre-registration is required. 6-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $22 per class. (509) 625-6200.

Seventh Annual Festival of Foodies - Savor signature dishes from area restaurants. Taste wines, champagnes, microbrews and spirits. Visit a variety of retailers who specialize in culinary products. Enjoy live music and learn how chefs create their culinary masterpieces. Tickets available at Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St., Hallett’s Chocolate Factory, 1419 E. Holyoke Ave., and University Appliance locations, 9907 E. Sprague Ave., 3916 N. Division St. and 6960 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Saturday. 2-6 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Building, 1810 N. Greene St. $15/door, $10/advance, includes two adult beverage coupons, additional coupons can be purchased for $1 each through the Spokane Restaurant Association. (509) 242-2668.

Bread Making from Scratch - Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration required. Saturday. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $35. (509) 625-6200.

Chef’s Culinary Classic - An intimate, black-tie dining experience provided by the American Culinary Federation Chefs de Cuisine of the Inland Northwest and Children’s Miracle Network. The most outstanding chefs from throughout the Inland Northwest prepare a five-course culinary masterpiece to pair with outstanding complimentary wines. The evening also features high-end silent and live auctions. Saturday. 6 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $150/person. (509) 473-6370.

Gnocchi con Potatoes - Italian Cooking - Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration required. Saturday. 6-8 p.m., Tulia’s Sauce House, 1407 W. Mansfield Ave. $22. (509) 625-6200.

Celebrate the Birth, Life and Spirit of that Great Thomas Paine - Presented by the Spokane Chapter of the Progressive Democrats of America. Menu consists of seasoned and roasted chicken, vegetables, long grain wild rice, Waldorf salad, cornbread pie, coffee and tea. Proceeds benefit local chapter. Tuesday. 6 p.m., Bluz at the Bend, upstairs, 2721 N. Market St. $25. (509) 747-3454, reservations required.

SCC Geology Lecture - “Terroir in the Pacific Northwest: Relation of Geology, Soils and Climate to Great Wines” with Scott Burns, professor of geology, Portland State University. Tuesday. 7 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center auditorium, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-8017.

Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction - To benefit Salk Middle School Band, Strings, Chorus and Orchestra. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread and beverage. Tuesday. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Salk Middle School, 6411 N. Alberta St. $5/general, $4/ages 5-12, free/age 4 and younger, $20/family. (509) 354-5600.

Food and Wine Pairing Event - A five course/five pour meal featuring winemaker Don Townshend of Townshend Cellars. Reservations are required. Jan. 31. 6:30 p.m., Silver Mountain, Mountain Cafe, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg. $42. 208-783-0562.

Fruit of the Vine Wine and Microbrew Tasting - Sample wines from 30 renowned wineries and local microbrews at the third annual tasting event, benefiting St. Mary’s Catholic School. Feb. 1. 7-10 p.m., Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $50. (509) 924-4300, ext. 200.

Crawfish on the Creek - Live crawfish boil, flown in from Raceland, La., southern food and fixin’s and live New Orleans-style music with the Swing Street Band, celebrating Sandpoint 2008 Mardi Gras. Feb. 2. Noon-7 p.m., Sand Creek Grill, 105 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Menu items are a la carte. (208) 255-5736.

NIC Wild Game Feast - The ninth annual event features a five-course meal of wild game delicacies created by Steve Taylor of NIC Food Services. Social at 6 p.m. with appetizers to include alligator wontons, Tibetan yak meatballs and wapiti quesadillas with an opportunity to enjoy music and view silent auction items. The menu will feature Creole turtle soup, spinach salad with crispy boar bacon and quail eggs, kangaroo medallions and a huckleberry bread pudding. A special wine selection and no-host bar will be available. Wildlife displays provided by Beth Paragamian of the Idaho Fish and Game Department, Idaho Panhandle National Forest and Bureau of Land Management will be on display. All proceeds benefit the NIC Alumni Association and scholarships for NIC students. Feb. 2. North Idaho College, Tselusm Dining Room of Edminster Student Union Building,1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $75. (208) 769-7806.

Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Cooking - Sponsored by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration required. Feb. 2. 6-8 p.m., Tulia’s Sauce House, 1407 W. Mansfield Ave. $22. (509) 625-6200.

Third Annual “Souper” Bowl Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Sunday - Includes cross-country ski race and guided ski and snowshoe tours, followed by tasty soup and bread. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., race starts at 10; guided tours at 10 and 11 a.m. Benefits Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. Registration available at www.selkirknordic.org. Feb. 3. Mt. Spokane State Park, Selkirk Lodge. $25, minimum suggested donation. (509) 869-4136.

Breakfast with the Elks Officers - Open to the public. Feb. 3. 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

Compass Club Luncheon - A women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area. Program will include Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick. Menu will be: roast turkey with almond dressing, whipped potatoes, giblet gravy, sautéed carrot, lemon and orange cake sampler, coffee, and tea. Wine will be available to purchase by the glass. Feb. 5. 11 a.m., Red Lion Hotel, Skyline Ballroom II, 303 N. River Drive. $20/includes lunch. (509) 465-4043.

A Walk Through Europe Wine and Chocolate Tasting - Cena Cellars wines and chocolate by Boehm’s Chocolates. Feb. 7. 5-8 p.m., Cena, 12501 N. Highway 395, Suite 3. $5. (509) 328-3709.

Chocolate Walk - Stroll along the streets of downtown Coeur d’Alene and stop at local galleries and shops to sample chocolate and sweet treats. Feb. 8. 5-8 p.m., downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-5986.

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

Chicken Cacciatore - Italian Cooking - Sponsored by the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration required. Feb. 9. 6-8 p.m., Tulia’s Sauce House, 1407 W. Mansfield Ave. $22. (509) 625-6200.