Culinary Calendar

Bosch Wishful Kneads Cooking Classes - Basic 100 percent whole wheat bread. Thursday. 1 p.m., Wishful Kneads-Bosch Kitchen Center, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 25. $5. (208) 676-1500.

Endowment Dinner - This premier event is presented by Spokane Civic Theatre, honoring long-time Civic supporters, Robert and Margot Ogden. Europa Restaurant and Bakery will cater the meal, which will be served on the Main Stage. Following will be a preview showcase of the musical line-up for the 2008-09 Season, including numbers from upcoming musicals “Oklahoma!,” “A Christmas Carol,” “The Musical: No, No, Nanette,” “Godspell,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” and “Sweeney Todd.” Limited seating is available for those who wish to attend only the showcase, with dessert and one glass of champagne included. Dinner at 6:30, show at 8 p.m. Friday. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $75/person for dinner and showcase, $20/person for showcase only. (509) 325-2507.

Steak-n-Bake or Fish Dinner - Dinner is from 5-8 p.m.; music performance by Ben and Sherry from 6-10 p.m. Friday. VFW 51, 300 W. Mission Ave. $7.50.

The Dark Side of Syrah/Shiraz - Reds to pacify your thirst for danger. Reservations and prepayment required. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Fourth Annual Winthrop Wine Festival - Sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy wine, food, music, and art, or to learn a little about wine, wine and food pairing, and wine tasting. Featuring an afternoon wine tasting in the park from 2-6 p.m. and a wine education seminar. Saturday. 1 p.m., Nestled in the Methow Valley on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains along the North Cascades, Winthrop, Wash.. $25/wine tasting of 20 different wines. (888) 4-Methow.

COPS Northwest Neighborhood Annual Picnic - Enjoy free hot dogs, soft drinks and music by Maxie Ray Mills and a special performance by The Hillyard Bells. Games for kids of all ages and drawings for adults. Enroll children in the Family ID program, register bicycles to assist in recovery if they are ever stolen and learn about Block Watch and how to participate in Community Oriented Policing. Saturday. Noon-4 p.m., Shadle Park Pavilion. Free. (509) 625-3336 or 625-3337.

Summer Antique and Tailgate Extravaganza - Annual buying and selling event includes food and bake sale to raise funds to help support the center and the preschool. Saturday. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Place, Hope, Idaho. Free. (208) 264-5481.

UI Midsummer’s Eve Dinner and Auction - Idaho Repertory Theatre presents its second annual event. Get a sneak peek at all the shows, meet the actors and rub elbows with the artistic team that brings the magic of theater to the Palouse every summer. Saturday. 6 p.m., University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow. $20-$25. (208) 885-6465.

Montana Picnic Celebration - Special guest will be wilderness historian, Doug Scott. Burgers, beer and soda provided. Sponsored by Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Sunday. 2 p.m., Bull River Campground on Highway 200. Free. (406) 827-4341.

Bosch Wishful Kneads Cooking Classes - “Red, White and Blueberries.” Tuesday. 6 p.m., Wishful Kneads-Bosch Kitchen Center, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 25. $5. (208) 676-1500.

The Kitchen Engine Cooking Demo – Stuffed Mushrooms demonstration. Tuesday. 1 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., #416. Free. Call to register (509) 328-3335.

“State of the Scotchmans” - Open house fundraiser with partial proceeds from the winery to help bring wilderness designation to the Scotchmans. Sponsored by Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. June 26. 4-7 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-2780.

Bosch Wishful Kneads Cooking Classes - “Cooking with Spelt-healthy Wheat alternatives.” June 26. 1 p.m., Wishful Kneads-Bosch Kitchen Center, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 25. $5. (208) 676-1500.

A Summer Beer Study - Sample 10 beers, cheese on the new outdoor patio. Reservations and prepayment required. June 27. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $16, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Sons of Norway Barbecue Night - Happy hour at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and dancing at 6:30 p.m. Reservations requested. June 27. Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8.50. (509) 326-9211.

Bosch Wishful Kneads Cooking Classes - “Artisan Breads-Old World Breads.” June 28. Noon. Wishful Kneads-Bosch Kitchen Center, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 25. $5. (208) 676-1500.

Perkin’s House Ice Cream Social - Stroll into pioneer times with a visit to this 1886 Victorian beauty. The Perkin’s House, built by Colfax founder James A. Perkins in 1886, displays rich ornate details, period wallpaper and furnishings. Listen to music from Snake River Six while you stroll the gardens during this annual fundraiser. Tours are free. June 28. 1-4 p.m., Perkin’s House, Colfax. Donations accepted. (509) 397-3861.

Strawberry Celebration - June 28-29 and July 5-6. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

Brewer’s Dinner - Features brewery tour, guided tastings and 100-year anniversary barley wine, presented by Coeur d’Alene Brewing Company. Five courses, six beers. Menu consists of: Copper River salmon cakes with red pepper rouille, served with Golden Ale; Romaine hearts salad with kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, pepperoni and Pt. Reyes blue cheese tossed with lemon basil vinaigrette, served with IPL; Asparagus and wild mushroom soup in a Lakeside British Ale scented veal stock, served with Bock; Scottish ale brined Berkshire Pork prime chop with Scottish maple syrup and balsamic glaze, Anna potatoes and caramelized vegetables; and Huckleberry poached pear, served with Strawberry Hefeweizen. Reservations required. June 29. 6 p.m., Steam Plant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln St. $59.95, includes tax and gratuity. (509) 777-3900.

The Kitchen Engine Cooking Demo – Independence Day cooking with Kids. Tuesday. July 1 at 1 p.m. The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. #416. Free. Call to register (509) 328-3335.

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. July 4. 5-7 p.m., 2605 N.