Culinary Calendar

“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. Thursday. 4-7 p.m. Pend d’Oreille Winery, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-2780.

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

Wine and Tapas - Enjoy tapas from Cena’s new tapas menu and wines from Latah Creek Winery. Please RSVP. Thursday. 5 p.m. Cena To Go, 12501 N. Highway 195. $5. (509) 448-1725.

A Summer Beer Study - Sample 10 beers and cheese on the new outdoor patio. Reservations and prepayment required. Friday. 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. Reservations requested. Friday. 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.” Saturday. 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 strolling the gardens during this annual fundraiser. Tours are free. Saturday. 1-4 p.m. Perkin’s House, Colfax. Donations accepted. (509) 397-3861.

Strawberry Celebration - Saturday-Sunday 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: Appetizer – Copper River salmon cakes with Red Pepper Rouille, Golden Ale; Salad – Romaine hearts, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, IPL pepperoni and Point Reyes blue cheese tossed with lemon basil vinaigrette; Soup – Asparagus and wild mushroom in a LBA scented veal stock, Bock; Entree – Scottish ale brined Berkshire Pork Prime chop with Scottish Maple syrup and balsamic glaze, Anna potatoes and caramelized vegetables; Dessert – Huckleberry poached Strawberry Hefeweizen. Reservations required. Sunday. 6 p.m. Steam Plant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln St. $59.95, includes tax and gratuity. (509) 777-3900.

The Kitchen Engine Cooking Demos – Tuesday: “Independence Day Cooking with Kids,” 1 p.m. Free. Please RSVP; “Summer Roasted Pizza,” 5:30 p.m. $5. Reservations and prepayment are required; July 8: Learn how to make deviled eggs, 1 p.m. Free. Please RSVP; July 15: Learn how to make smoothies in the Vita-Mix, 1 p.m. Free. Please RSVP. The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. Suite 416. (509) 328-3335.

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. July 4. 5-7 p.m. 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

“Red Hat Extravaganza” Luncheon - Featuring the Red Hat Flappers and queen mom, Louise Oliver, speaker Laurie Zurinsky and musician Solveig Vishnesky. Reservations/cancellations due July 7. Reservations not kept must be paid. Presented by Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Connection. July 10. Noon-2 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $10. (208) 687-0291 or (208) 687-6906.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. July 11. 5-7 p.m. 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

Cherry Festival at Green Bluff - July 12-13 and July 19-20. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Cook’s Choice - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. July 18. 5-7 p.m. 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

Davenport Pioneer Days and Alumni Reunion Celebration - Themed “Celebrating Americana in our Backyard.” Enjoy the chalk art contest, where artists gather to create and display drawings on Davenport city sidewalks in a competition for cash prizes; several performances of “Little Shop of Horrors” performed by the local theater group in the Davenport High School auditorium; and the All American Root Music mini concert in the park with country music by The Two Dudes, blues by Don Millard, and bluegrass by the Kettle Creek Band. Also featuring The Road Knights car show, duck races, quilt show, teen dance, book sale, Saturday morning Pioneer Plod Fun Run, parade, Lion’s Club barbecue, pies by the Davenport Women’s Club, the “Road Rage Rally” and more. July 18-20. Downtown Davenport Pioneer Park, Davenport. Free admission. (509) 721-1982.

Fish and Chips Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. July 25. 5-7 p.m. 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

A Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes - A festival of food, arts and crafts, music, and fine art. Aug. 1-3. Coeur d’Alene City Park, Coeur d’Alene.

BrewsFest - Live music with Doghouse Boyz, Big Mumbo Band and Nicole Fournier. More than 30 different microbrews from throughout the Northwest and a chili cook-off at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 9. 1-7 p.m. Silver Mountain Resort, 75 miles east of Spokane, take Exit 49 off Interstate 90, Kellogg. $24.95, includes souvenir mug and six drink tickets. (877) 230-2193.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Aug. 16-17, 23-24, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. (509) 238-6438.

National Lentil Festival - 20th annual event. Friday: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, food, information booths, and games; Saturday: lentil pancake breakfast, Grand Parade, lentil cook off, Lentil Lane Food Court, Lentil Land kids’ area, Lentil Gallery arts and crafts, microbrewery tasting tent, live music, and sporting events. Aug. 22-23. Downtown Pullman. Free admission. (509) 334-3565 or (800) 365-6948.

Pie Festival - Enjoy an old fashioned festival including a pie walk, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and pies. Aug. 23. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Square Parking Lot, Liberty Lake. (509) 475-4574.