Culinary calendar

Celebrating Our Stars of Tomorrow - Dinner and silent auction to raise funds for Indian Trail elementary’s educational programs, including a mobile computer lab and enhancements of reading and science programs. Friday, 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. Friday. 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. Friday. 6 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. $10. (208) 773-9582.

Small Production Australian Reds - Sample eight wines from small, family-owned producers, cheese and La Brea bread. Reservations and prepayment required. Friday. 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. Friday. 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. Saturday. 5:30-9 p.m., Ferry County Fairgrounds, Carousel Building, Republic. $14/adults, $7/children. (509) 775-3754.

Constitution Day Celebration - Open-faced sandwiches, followed by meatballs, gravy, potatoes, peas and rhubarb dessert. Reservations required by today. Saturday. 5 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $15. (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. Saturday. 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. Sunday. 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.

Salmon and Pinot Noir - Hosting Dumol Winery of Sonoma and eight courses featuring Copper River Salmon. Reservation required. Sunday. Beverly’s at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $150, plus tax and gratuity. (800) 688-4142.

“Spring into Fashion” - Cancer and Community Charities 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 Coeur d’Alene Resort Spa, Beverly’s and Clark Diamond Jewelers. Monday. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort convention center, Coeur d’Alene. $35/each, pre-paid reservations only; $5/raffle tickets. (208) 667-1946 or (208) 762-9959.

Italian Cooking Class - 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. (509) 893-8969.

International Cuisine Cooking Class - Five-week series of classes using techniques of basic cooking while expanding your palate and understanding of flavor combinations. Classes begin week May 21. Apple Charlotte, 4223 S. Madelia St. $375. (509) 443-8252.

Beyond Words Benefit Breakfast - Raises funds for RiteCare Spokane, a Scottish Rite Masonic Charity, to continue free speech therapy services for children ages of 2-7. May 22. 8 a.m., Spokane Athletic Club. $100. (509) 838-2310.

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. 1 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Reservations needed by May 21. (509) 326-9211.

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. May 27. 7 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center auditorium, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-8017.

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.