Culinary Calendar

Cooking Classes at Greenbriar Inn - Southwest and Southeast Dishes, Today, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Low-Fat, Low-Sugar Cooking, next Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.; Classes available in April by special reservation only. Greenbriar Inn, 315 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $45 per class/includes food and beverage. (208) 667-9660 or (800) 953-2379.

“Wines of Europe” Wine School – Wine tasting and commentary. Each class includes up to eight wines and light refreshments. The Wines of Spain-Rioja, Albarino, Sherry and more. Thursday. 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St. $35. (800) 826-5674 or (509) 838-1229.

Indoor Spring Farmers’ Market - Held Thursdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with some vendors staying until 5 p.m., through May. Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave., ground floor. (509) 325-2518.

Girl Scouts Cookie Sale - Booth and direct sales will take place Friday-April 13. Varieties include: All Abouts, Tagalongs, Thin Mints, Do-Si-Do’s, Trefoils, Samoas and new sugar-free Chocolate Chips and Lemon Chalet Cremes. $4. (509) 747-8091.

Oven Fried Chicken Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Friday. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

Steak ‘n’ Bake Dinner - Hosted by VFW No. 51. Friday. 5-7 p.m., with music by Monte Holmes Trio from 6-10 p.m. 300 W. Mission Ave. $6. (509) 327-9847.

Winemaker Dinner - Hosted five-course dinner with wine pairings by Steve Meyer, winemaker for Pend d’Oreille Winery, Friday, 6:30 p.m., Silver Mountain, Mountain Cafe and Catering, Kellogg. $48. (208) 783-0562.

Easter Breakfast Fundraiser - To benefit the senior high youths. Sunday. 8:30-10 a.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Donation. (509) 926-7966.

Spring Luncheon and Card Party - Menu includes chicken casserole, green salad with fruit, rolls, surprise dessert, coffee and tea. Next Wednesday, Noon-3 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 4420 N. Jefferson St. $6 per person. Reservations must be made by Saturday. (509) 325-0015 or (509) 328-7104.

Brew and Bread Tasting - Coeur d’Alene Brewing Co. and Great Harvest Bread Co. on hand. March 27. 5-8 p.m., Cena, 12501 N. Highway 395, Suite 3. $5. (509) 328-3709.

Eat Local Dinner - Dinner includes amuse bouche, followed by four courses paired with wines, then coffee and dessert. Presented by Slow Food Spokane River and the Coeur d’Alene Cellars. March 27. 6-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, seventh floor, 115 S. Front St. Check in at Beverly’s, Coeur d’Alene. $55. Reservations needed by today. (800) 688-4142.

Fish Fry - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. March 28. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

SCRAPS Chocolate Festival and Auction - Third annual event to benefit the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service programs which include temperament testings, Ask the Dog Trainer, and free training classes for the community. March 28. 6:30-9:30 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 477-2984.

Taste of Life - Wine, microbrew, whiskey and food tasting. Benefits Hospice of Spokane. March 28. 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $75/person. (509) 456-0438.

Bow Tie Dinner - Fine meal, wine, music, dancing, and many prize drawings including a grand prize drawing for a $4,000 trip voucher through AAA Travel. Proceeds go to support the many programs that served over 10,000 families in the Greater Spokane Valley in 2007. Presented by the Spokane Valley Partners Auxiliary. Reservations required. March 29. 6 p.m., Decades in University City, 10512 E. Sprague Ave. $125. (509) 927-1153, ext. 13.

Crazy Style Show - Flamingo Club Speak Easy - Featuring the Roaring Twenties. Dinner will be prepared by Luigis Express and will include a pasta bar, Caesar salad, garlic bread, New York cheesecake with strawberries for dessert. Reservations required. March 29. 5 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $12. (509) 535-0803.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by VFW No. 51. March 29. 5-7 p.m., with music by The Mavericks from 6-10 p.m. 300 W. Mission Ave. $6. (509) 327-9847.

Gala East III - Spring Tea - Featuring floral designer Phyllis Danielson. Presented by Inland Empire District of Garden Clubs, Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. Proceeds will be used for Horticulture Continuing Education Scholarships. March 29. 1:30-3:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $15. (509) 448-9267.

Gluten Free Mama Cookbook Signing and Tasting - Signing of “Gluten Free Mama’s Best Baking Recipes.” Author Rachel Carlyle-Gauthier will also be offering fresh baked samples from recipes in her cookbook. March 29. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Super One Foods, 305 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (406) 883-6426 or Rachel@glutenfreemama.com.

Lunch with Lindas - Lunch meeting for anyone named Linda, spelled L-I-N-D-A? Group of Lindas meets approximately every other month for fun stuff. Past events include fashion shows, guest speakers, fundraiser demos, and potlucks. Visit www.lindalunch.com. March 29. 11 a.m., Call for details. Free. (208) 667-5725 or (208) 691-9524.

Art of Etiquette for Children - For children 7-11 years of age. Learn various types of etiquette including telephone and dining. Pre-registration required. March 31 - April 2. The Davenport Hotel, Palm Court, 10 S. Post St. $138; includes meal on last day of class. (509) 209-6394.

Compass Club Luncheon - A women’s club. Speaker will be Susan Bauguss with Spokane City Tours. Menu includes: Salad with chicken, Twigs mini s’more, coffee, and tea. April 1. 11 a.m., Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar, Wandermere Business Center, 401 E. Farwell Road. $17/includes lunch. (509) 465-4043.

Ethnic Cuisine Cooking Classes - Sponsored by Moscow Food Co-op. April 2: Traditional Thai Cuisine; April 9: Modern Thai Cuisine; April 16: Authentic Mexico; and April 19: Indian/Napali Cuisine. All classes held at 5:30 p.m., except for April 19 at 4 p.m. Registration required. April 2. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse, Moscow. $21/class. (208) 882-1942.

Spring Silver Tea - Benefits Easter Seals Community Services. Enjoy our complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The Lopez Family will provide music. Keynote speakers will be Cathy Bisaillon, Easter Seals president, and Su Sawyer, Spokane resident and Easter Seals board member. April 6. 2-4 p.m., Spokane Athletic Club Georgian Room, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. Donations. (509) 326-8292.

Children’s Village Charity Auction and Dinner - “I’m Proud to be an American,” fundraiser. Sponsored by the Children’s Village Foundation Inc. Proceeds benefit the youth residing at Children’s Village. Live and silent auctions. Call for reservations. April 11. 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. $48/person, $92/couple, $400/corporate tables of eight. (208) 667-1189.

Spring Charity Auction and Dinner - Proceeds benefit the youth residing at Children’s Village, a licensed, residential home for children who are homeless, abused, neglected or in need of therapeutic treatment. Reservations needed. Visit www.thechildrensvillage.org for more details. April 11. 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Apple Way, Coeur d’Alene. $48/person, $92/couple. (208) 667-1189.

International Cuisine Cooking Class - Five-week series of real flavor-busting classes using wonderful techniques of basic cooking while expanding your taste buds and understanding of flavor combinations. Classes begin week of April 16 or May 21. Apple Charlotte. $375. (509) 443-8252.