Culinary Calendar

Mother’s Day Tea - Tea sandwiches and sweets as Mistress Lou Carver presents “History to You,” bringing 1880-1920 Spokane history to life, dressed in period costume. She will share museum quality artifacts, clothing and photos of Spokane’s history. Bring a picture of the woman you call “mother” to share. Today. 2-4 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $12. (509) 535-0803.

Healing Foods Kitchen Cooking Class - Cooking classes for cancer survivors and their family and friends. This month’s topic is “Recipe Makeovers.” Learn how whole foods cooking contributes to our health and well-being after cancer. Call to register. Thursday. 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., Education Center 1. $10. (509) 474-5490.

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

Mother’s Day Gift Show and Wine Tasting - Wines by Lone Canary Cellars and Olive Branch gifts for moms. Thursday. 5-8 p.m., Cena, 12501 N. Highway 395, Suite 3. $5. (509) 328-3709.

S.O.S Open-Air Experience and Eco-Show - The first annual Save.Our.Shire Open-Air Experience and Eco-Show will be hosted by Oasis Productions Organics and The Fresh Idea Farm on 592 acres of Schierman ground, six miles southwest of St. John at 101 Harry Pierce Road. Gates open Thursday at 9 a.m. and will be open until Monday late departure. Tickets are available in Spokane at Natural Start Bakery on Hamilton, Mark’s Guitar Shop on Garland, and Piece of Mind in the Spokane Valley, or online at brownpapertickets. com/producer/7288. (509) 648-3272.

10 Greats Under $20 - Fantastic red and white wines, with cheese and LaBrea bread. Reservations and payment in advance required. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

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

Cupcakes and Cookie Decorating for Children - Each child will decorate 12 cupcakes or cookies for Mothers Day. Sessions will be held Saturday at 9 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 3 p.m. Expressive Cakes, 5519 N. Alberta St. $15. (509) 327-3046.

Solar Cooking - Sponsored by Moscow Food Co-op. Cooking session by Sharon Cousins with sampling and discussion, and an opportunity to build a solar cooker. Topics include: Scalloped Corn Casserole (vegetarian); Gallon of Great Sun Soup (gluten free, vegan); Katherine Hepburn’s Brownies Go Solar (vegetarian); Chunky Fruit Sun Sauce (gluten free, vegan); Sunbeam Chicken Wings (gluten free), Sunshine Vegetable Medley (gluten free, vegan). Registration required. Saturday. 2-4:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse, Moscow. $29. (208) 882-1942.

Spring High Tea - Benefits the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. Local artists and crafters will sell their creations. Sponsor a table and decorate as you wish. Free parking on top level of Sacred Heart employees garage, Ninth at Rockwood. Saturday. 1-3 p.m., Sacred Heart Medical Center, Providence Auditorium. $35/person, $280/table of eight. (509) 324-1995.

Twilight Dinner on the Ranch - Evening among the green hillsides and support of local, sustainable agriculture. Dinner will be catered with an array of local ingredients by the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University. Local wine will be offered to adults for purchase by the Wawawai Canyon Winery. Fundraiser for Rural Roots, a Moscow-based nonprofit that works to support farmers and ranchers engaged in sustainable and organic agriculture. A silent auction, live music and petting zoo with traditional farm animals. Saturday. 4-7 p.m., Eaton Natural Beef Ranch in Wawawai Canyon, Colton, Wash. $35/adults, $25/students and seniors, $10/age six and older, age five and younger/free, $65/family of four, additional members $10 each. Wine available for purchase. (208) 883-3462.

56th Annual Lilac Luncheon and Style Show - Presented by the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane. Julie Humphreys of KHQ-TV will emcee. Entertainment will include presentation of the Lilac Queen and Royalty Court, special musical interludes and other entertainment. Former Lilac Royalty will model fashions from Chico’s. Monday. 12:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $30. (509) 448-3422.

Italian Cooking Classes - Tuesdays, through May 20. Students will prepare a five-course Italian meal, appetizer through dessert. Menu planning will be taught. Tuesday. 5:30-8:30 p.m., call for directions. $45/class. (509) 893-8969.

Celebrating Our Stars of Tomorrow - Dinner and silent auction to raise funds for the school’s educational programs, including a mobile computer lab and enhancements of reading and science programs. May 16. 6-8 p.m., Indian Trail Elementary School, 4102 W. Woodside. $15. (509) 324-2700.

Oven Fried Chicken Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. May 16. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

Senior Dinner, Dance and Raffle - Entertainment by the Hillyard Belles. Raffle is for a one-week stay in a two-bedroom condo in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. Proceeds from the raffle will help pay for the new floor in the Dougall Room. May 16. 6 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. $10. (208) 773-9582.

Small Production Australian Reds - Sample eight wines from tiny, family-owned producers, cheese and La Brea bread. Reservations and prepayment required. May 16. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Stem and Stein – Fourth annual wine and beer tasting, local and imported. This year’s theme is “New Orleans French Quarter.” A pre-event dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. with chocolate and wine pairing and cheese and wine pairing. All proceeds benefit the Spokane AIDS Network. May 16. Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavillion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Tasting: $35/advance, $40/door, $100/pre-event dinner. (509) 325-SEAT.

Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction - Enjoy a Mediterranean feast and support your local whole food store. Presented by Ferry County Co-op. May 17. 5:30-9 p.m., Ferry County Fairgrounds, Carousel Building, Republic, Wash. $14/adults, $7/children. (509) 775-3754.

Constitution Day Celebration - Open-faced sandwiches, followed by meatballs, gravy, potatoes, peas and rhubarb dessert. May 17. 5 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $15. Reservations required by May 14. (509) 326-9211.

Scholarship Fundraising Luncheon - Sponsored by American Association of University Women - Spokane Branch. Silent auction, raffle, used book sale and baked goods sale also available. Reservations required. May 17. 11 a.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $25. (509) 466-5054.

Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all-you-can-eat pancakes. May 18. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4/adults, $2.50/age five and younger. (509) 326-9211.

“Spring Into Fashion” - Cancer and Community Charities (3C’s) lunch and fashion show fundraiser. Fashions will be modeled by members of the 3C’s. Glitz and Glamour raffle includes $1,200 in prizes from the Resort Spa, Beverly’s, and Clark Diamond Jewelers. $5/Raffle tickets, call Sharon at 762-9959. May 19. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 115 S. Second St. $35/each, pre-paid reservations only. (208) 667-1946.

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 May 21. Apple Charlotte, 4223 S. Madelia St. $375. (509) 443-8252.

Chateauneuf du Pape - Rarely known for being inexpensive, sample eight wines, cheese and La Brea bread. Reservations and prepayment required. May 23. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $40, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Fish Fry - Hosted by the Elks Lodge, served with coleslaw. Reservations required. May 23. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

Scandinavian Heritage Luncheon - Find out about genealogy, history, sports and more May 25. Reservations needed by May 21. 1 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. (509) 326-9211.

Spokane Wineries and Northwest Cheese - Taste some of Spokane’s finest wines paired with the regional cheeses of the Northwest. Prepay only; reservations may be made up to three days before the scheduled class. May 27. 6-8 p.m., Saunders Cheese Market, 210 S. Washington St. $45. (509) 455-9400.

Brown Bag Bonanza - Sample eight red wines, cheese and La Brea bread. Reservations and prepayment required. May 30. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Liver and Onions Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. May 30. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. (509) 926-2328.

Spring Barbecue and Hot Rod Gathering - Hot rod show, Texas style barbecue, live music, pinstripers, beer garden, vendors. Camping available. May 31. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Main Street, Palouse. No spectator fee.

Picks o’ the Month - Sample eight new wines, cheese and La Brea bread. Reservations and prepayment required. June 6. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Rhubarb Festival - Third annual event. June 7. 900 W. Fourth, Newport, Wash. (509) 447-9277.

Taste of Washington - 100 Washington wineries and nearly 30 area restaurants. June 8. 5-8:30 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $85. (509) 838-1229.

Saunders Staff Favorites - Joining the staff of Vino’s to pair our favorite cheese with their favorite wines. Prepay only; reservations may be made up to three days before the scheduled class. June 10. 6-8 p.m., Saunders Cheese Market, 210 S. Washington St. $45. (509) 455-9400.

10 Greats Under $10 - Fantastic red and white wines, with cheese and LaBrea bread. Reservations and payment in advance required. June 13. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

The Dark Side of Syrah/Shiraz - Reds to pacify your thirst for danger. Reservations and prepayment required. June 20. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25, plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

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.

Perkin’s House Ice Cream Social - Stroll into pioneer times with a visit to this Victorian beauty. The Perkin’s House, built by Colfax founder James A. Perkins in 1886, displays rich ornate details, period wallpaper and furnishings. Tours are free. June 28. 1-4 p.m., Perkin’s House, Colfax. Donations accepted. (509) 397-3861.