Culinary calendar

A Dime in Time - Moscow Food Co-op shoppers will receive a 10 cent discount when they use their own bags or coffee cups. Customers will have the option of donating their dime to a featured monthly organization. Each month, a new group of organizations will be awarded the donated dimes, which currently averages to $600 every month. Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537 or (208) 882-5458.

Great Pumpkin Bake Sale - All Moscow Food Co-op pumpkin pie sales, now through the Thanksgiving holiday, will benefit Backyard Harvest, a local nonprofit that donates hundreds of pounds of produce annually to local food banks and senior meal programs. Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

Tasteful Thursdays - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Held every Thursday in November and December. Enjoy live music while sampling the co-op’s wine and beer, fruits, veggies, entrees, baked goods and more. 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

Fall Wine Dinner - Presented by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. A four-course meal, including educational commentary on wine and food pairing, will be prepared by students and faculty. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Thursday. 6:30 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $70 per person. (509) 533-7283.

Healing Foods Kitchen: “Tempeh” - Presented by Providence Cancer Center. Class will discuss the health and well-being benefits of whole-foods cooking after cancer. Learn more about tempeh, a member of the soy bean family. Thursday. 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. $10. (509) 474-5490.

Italian Cooking Classes - Hosted by Paula Mannino. Prepare and enjoy a five-course meal featuring authentic, regional Italian recipes. Single session classes will be held Thursdays through December. Payment in advance is required. Thursday. 5:30-8:30 p.m., 7425 E. Columbia Drive. $50 for single session. (509) 893-8969.

Turkey Dinner and Bazaar - Bazaar opens at 4:30 p.m. with homemade gifts, crafts, candies and baked good. The turkey dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1725 E. Bridgeport Ave. Dinner: $9/adults, $5/age 6-12, $2/age five and younger. (509) 327-2512 or (509) 483-2361.

Red Shoe Event - Fifth annual event hosted by the Spokane Advertising Federation. Enjoy a live auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and an opportunity to socialize with local artists while viewing their work. Auction will feature contemporary and modern art and unfinished furniture embellished by local design professionals. Proceeds will benefit the Toni M. Robideaux Scholarship Fund. Friday. 6-10 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $30/person. (509) 328-5855.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - This Washington Restaurant Association event features more than 100 wines and 30 microbreweries for tasting, great hors d’oeuvres by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy, a discount wine store and live music by the Martini Brothers. Check out their Web site at www.spokanecorkandkeg.com for ticket outlet locations. Friday. 7-10 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 467-7744.

Students for Safety Fundraising Dinner - Part of a student-initiated campaign targeted at improving safety on campus, with a specific focus on the College Hill area. Keynote speaker is Dr. Elson S. Floyd. Friday. 6 p.m., Washington State University, Compton Union Ballroom, Senior Ballroom, Pullman. $40/students, $80/general. (509) 793-4798.

“Toasting & Tasting” Wine Tasting and Auction - 12 local vintners who will talk about their wine and answer your questions. Outstanding hors d’oeuvres, yummy chocolate and lively music. Proceeds benefit local community outreach through silent and live auctions. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. $30, includes food and wine. (509) 448-2255.

Fall Crush Wine Dinner - Enjoy a cuisine prepared by Chef Sylvia Wilson, former owner and chef of Mizuna, and wine commentary by John Allen of Vino! Proceeds will benefit Spokane Public Radio. Reservations are required. Saturday. 7 p.m., The Purple Turtle, The White Room, 117 W. Pacific Ave. $150/person. (509) 838-1229.

Wonderland of Food and Wine - Presented by the 3C’s (Cancer and Community Charities). Event will feature food by Chef Tim Heinig of Floating Green Restaurant, local wines, raffles and an auction. For reservations, call (208) 773-4909. Saturday. 6-9 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $35/person. (208) 667-1479 for information.

A Taste of Culture: A Taste Bud Extravaganza - Food fair during Cultural Awareness Week. Food representing various countries and cultures will be prepared by the Black Student Union, Four Directions Native Club, the Hawaiian Club, Open Conversation: Orientation, and Sociology Club. Monday. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Whitworth University, Hixson Union Building multipurpose room. (509) 777-4790.

The Kitchen Engine Elegant Dinner Cooking Demo - Learn how to make a “fast, easy and elegant dinner for four with Mary Thompson.” RSVP required. Tuesday. 5:30 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. $10. (509) 328-3335.

The Kitchen Engine Potato Ricer Cooking Demo - Enjoy a potato ricer demonstration with Dan the gadget man. Tuesday. 1 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. Free. (509) 328-3335.

UI Cooking Demonstration - Verna Bergmann, nutrition counselor in the university’s Counseling and Testing Center, will demonstrate “Cooking with Beef and Making it Stretch.” Includes free samples and recipes; no registration is required. Tuesday. Noon, UI Student Recreation Center classroom, 1000 Paradise Creek St., Moscow.