Culinary Calendar

Wine and Cheese at the Market - Presented by Rocket Market. September classes will feature eight wines, cheese and bread from Labrea Bakery in Los Angeles. Classes include: Friday, French wine featuring Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Loire, the Rhone and Champagne, cost is $25 plus tax; Sept. 19, wines from obscure varietals including Lemberger, Bonarda, petite syrah, Mouvedre and more, cost is $22 plus tax; Sept. 26, learn more about family owned wine producers, cost is $22 plus tax. All classes require pre-registration and payment in advance. Runs 7 p.m., 726 E. 43rd Ave. (509) 343-2253.

Chewelah Farmers’ Market Classes - Upcoming classes include: Friday, 12:30 p.m., learn how to make your garden last; Saturday, 1 p.m., learn more about canning with WSU master food preserver, Bonnie Stichart. Pre-registration is required. Call (509) 935-7145 to register. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 N. Second St. W., along the creek, Chewelah.

New Orleans Dinner and Musical Review - Enjoy an evening of New Orleans food and jazz to benefit the INBA Outreach Scholarship Fund. Entertainment will include Diva Abbey Crawford and Papa Scrubs’ 6-Foot Swing. Friday. 6:30 p.m., The Glover Mansion, 321 W. Eighth Ave. $50. (509) 455-3699.

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

Second Saturday Sustainability Fair - Meet and buy directly from local farmers, cheese makers, soap makers, jam makers, bakers and others. Saturday. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 2015 N. Division (across from Mountain Gear). Sponsored by PEACH (People for Environmental Action & Community Health) and Fresh Abundance. Free. (509) 533-2724.

“Hand Up, Not a Hand Out” Veterans Stand Down - Meals will be served from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., and medical care, haircuts, showers, food, clothing and toiletries will also be available until 2 p.m. Veterans need to bring a DD214, VA card or military identification to participate. Saturday. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., National Guard Armory, 555 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Free. (208) 769-1558, ext. 3993 or 3998.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 25. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Apple Pie Baking Contest - During the Harvest Festival. Sales of pie ala mode to follow as a fundraiser for the barn. Saturday. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, Uniontown, Wash. Admission free, nonperishable food donations accepted for Community Food Bank. (509) 229-3414.

Chili Cook-Off - Show off your chili skills at this annual event. In conjunction with Haul Ass to Harrison Show and Shine. Cash prizes for People’s Choice. Sunday. 11 a.m., City Park on Highway 97, Harrison, Idaho. (509) 680-1355.

Martini 101 - Make five different martinis in this hands-on class, receive the recipes and a certificate at the end of class. A buffet of appetizers will be served. Proceeds to benefit the Spokane Public Library Foundation. Registration required. Monday. 6:30 p.m., Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar, River Park Square, third level. $37. (509) 232-3376.

Caring for Kids Luncheon - To benefit St. Anne’s Children and Family Center and Morning Star Boys’ Ranch. Reservations required. Tuesday. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 358-4254.

Dish Up Literacy - Eat at Azteca restaurants at Spokane Valley Mall and at Northpointe. 20 percent of meals will benefit Page Ahead, a children’s literacy program. Sept. 18.

Wine Tasting - An evening of wine tasting by Mike Scott, hors d’oeuvres and a short program, “Building Vibrant Communities,” will highlight Community Frameworks local affordable housing and homeownership activities and will feature local project partners and new homeowners who have benefited from the organization’s efforts. Sept. 18. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lone Canary Winery, 109 S. Scott St. $35. (509) 484-6733, ext. 121.

“A Little Night Music” - Magical night of heavy hors d’oeuvres, fine wine, auction and live music by Sammy Eubanks. Benefits the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. Sept. 19. 6-10 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, Spokane Valley. $50. (509) 324-1995.

“An Evening of Dessert” with Frank Peretti - Fundraiser for the pro choice Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center and Real Choices Clinic. Event includes desserts made by the pastry chef at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, musical selections, and a brief drama presentation. For tickets, visit www.OpenArmsEvents.com. Sept. 19. 7-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $35/each, $280/table reservation. (208) 687-6906.

Chef’s Choice - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Sept. 19. 5:30-7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing four-course, gourmet dinner featuring Cougar-connected Washington wines. Held every Friday evening before home football games. Feasts will be held Sept. 19 with Ted Baseler of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; Sept. 26 with Jeff and Vicki Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards; Oct. 17 with Scott Williams of Kiona Vineyards; Nov. 7 with Shane McKibben with Amavi Cellars; and Nov. 21 with Annette Bergevin of Bergevin Lane. Music and art reception including wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. Recommended attire is business casual. Visit www.feast.wsu.edu for menus and reservations. Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $75, plus tax. (509) 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

Steak-n-Bake or Fish - Sponsored by VFW #51. Music by Southern Comfort from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 19. 300 W. Mission Ave. $6.50. (509) 327-9847.

Elks Lodge Luau - Enjoy food, entertainment, and dancing. Reservations required. Sept. 20. 6-7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $15. (509) 926-2328.

Pancake Breakfast - Menu will include homemade buttermilk pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, orange juice, and coffee. There will also be a paper shred truck for individuals to bring papers to shred, sponsored by Washington Trust Bank. Sept. 20. 8-11 a.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $4/person; $2/per child. (509) 535-0803, ext. 3.

12th Annual Chili Cook Off - Presented by Coeur d’Alene Honda to benefit Children’s Village Of Coeur d’Alene. Set-up for contestants begins at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10. The contest is open to the public with cash awards. Judging for the various categories will begin at 1:30 p.m. Each contestant/team must prepare a minimum of two gallons of chili. Sign-up sheets and rules may be requested by calling or e-mailing bikes@cdahonda.com. Chili tasting is open to the public for a $5 donation to the Children’s Village and individuals are encouraged to vote for their favorite chili in the “People’s Choice” category. The Children’s Village will also be selling hot dogs and drinks. DJ music by Brian Wojnar with Generations Entertainment. Sept. 21. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., auto/motorcycle lot, 2745 Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-5005.

Triple Threat Dinner - Sit-down dinner with Blackhawk, Restless Heart and Little Texas. Includes meet and greet, photo opportunities, memorabilia auction and raffle. Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner at 5. Concert tickets are not included. To benefit the Van Stephenson Memorial Cancer Research Fund, who was one of the founding members of Blackhawk and lost his battle with melanoma cancer in 2001. Sept. 21. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $55. (414) 430-LORI.

Partners for Progress Fall Festival - Micro-brew tasting, appetizers and dancing to “Just In Time.” Proceeds to help build a medical clinic in Kopanga, Kenya. Partners for Progress is a Spokane based nonprofit. For tickets, mail check to Partners for Progress, P.O. Box 28191, Spokane, WA 99228. Sept. 25. 6-9 p.m., Beacon Hill Events, 4848 E. Wellesley Ave. $40/per person.

Fish and Chips Dinner - Hosted by Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Sept. 26. 5:30-7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

Rockin’ B Dinner and Old West Family Show - Enjoy a western stage show featuring the Riders of the Rockin’ B and Barnyard Supper. Menu includes: beef, chicken and ribs with barbecue sauce, and all the fixin’s. Sept. 26. 5-11 p.m., Meet at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. $42, includes transportation, dinner and entertainment. (509) 625-6200.

Wine and Food Pairing - Overview of the differences in how red and white wine are made, and continue through the different varietals of each wine. Throughout the seminar, wines and an accompanying dish prepared especially to complement the wine will be served. Different methods of cooking that enhance the relationship between a wine and paired food will be highlighted. Sept. 26. 6:30-10 p.m., Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard, Red Mountain, Benton City, Wash. $75. (509) 588-6082.

Catch the Crush - Learn about how we make wine, taste and sample something special, and relax on beautiful Red Mountain. Sept. 27-28. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard, Red Mountain, Benton City, Wash. (509) 588-6082.

Under the Tuscan Sun - 16th annual wine and microbrew tasting and auction, presented by East Adams County Health care Foundation, benefiting Adams County Hospital District 2. 6-8 p.m., silent auction; 8 p.m., live auction. Sept. 27. American Legion Building, 106 W. Broadway, Ritzville. $15. (509) 659-1376.

Benefit Dinner and Auction for Hixon Family - Wes Hixon was injured while serving in Iraq and now paralyzed from the chest down. The benefit will assist the family’s costs to travel to Seattle weekly and Wes’s journey home. 6-7 p.m., social hour; 7-8 p.m. spaghetti dinner; 8 p.m., auction. Donation items welcome. Oct. 3. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $15/dinner. (509) 927-8834 or (509) 921-6856.

Fall Festival - Autumn dinner includes roasted butternut squash bisque rolls, braised pork osso bucco, bacon-cabbage mashed potatoes, pork-Merlot demi braising sauce, roasted fall root vegetables, Granny Smith apple-caramel sauce, ice cream stuffed cream puff. Silent and live auction courtesy of Mike Ferguson. Live entertainment throughout the evening. Oct. 4. 6 p.m., Manito Golf and Country Club. $65. (509) 325-5451.