Culinary calendar

Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Free viewing of 12 trees and gifts on the Davenport Mezzanine, today through Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; today through Friday, Style Show and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily, reservations required; today, Spokane Symphony Soiree, 7:30-10 p.m., Marie Antoinette Ballroom, tickets available at (509) 624-1200; Friday, Gala Dinner Dance, 6 p.m., with music by 6 Foot Swing, reservations required; Saturday, Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom, $25, reservations required at (509) 624-KIDS; Sunday, An Evening with Eckart and Friends, 6 p.m., Isabella Ballroom, $10/door; Monday, New Holiday Hat Luncheon and Buy Local Boutiques style show with local celebrity models, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom, $25, make reservations at (509) 624-5437; Dec. 12, raffle drawing in lobby of trees, 9 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Tree viewing free, raffle tickets $1 each. (509) 458-8733.

Tasteful Thursdays - Enjoy live music while sampling wine and beer, fruits, veggies and entrees. 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

Winemakers’ Fete - Kickoff event for the Holiday Barrel Tasting Weekend in Walla Walla. Enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by Chef Bear Ulman of the Marc restaurant in the Marcus Whitman Hotel, paired with a variety of wines. Event will also include a silent auction to benefit the Carnegie Art Center of Walla Walla. Reservations are required. Thursday. 6-10:30 p.m., Marcus Whitman Hotel, 6 W. Rose St., Walla Walla. $150. (509) 526-3117.

Dickens of a Dinner - Five-course dinner in a Victorian home with a production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Shows Friday and Saturday and Dec. 11-12 at 6 p.m. For ages 12 and older only. The Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic St. $50. (509) 327-3113.

Holiday Barrel Tasting Weekend - View a list of participating wineries on the Walla Walla Wine Alliance’s Web site at www.wallawallawine.com. Friday-Sunday, Walla Walla. (509) 526-3117.

Rhythm & Roux annual Fundraiser Soiree - Champagne and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and jazz music; French boutique for holiday shopping. Reservations requested. Saturday. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. $125/person. (208) 457-8950.

Winter Market - Sponsored by Heart of the Arts. Featuring food, crafts, art and more. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9 and Feb. 13. 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 669-2249.

Breakfast with Santa - Hosted by Center Pointe. Menu includes pancakes, bacon, eggs, fruit and juice. Event will also feature a rummage sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and a craft sale from 9 a.m.-noon. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s social and recreational activity program for people with disabilities. Saturday. 9 a.m.-noon, Center Pointe, 1408 N. Washington St. $6/adults, $5/seniors and $4/children. (509) 325-5451.

Annual Cheese Extravaganza - Sample cheeses from around the world and learn from experts from the Spokane Wine Co. how to pair cheese and wine. Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. (509) 624-1349.

Liberty Lake Holiday Ball - The Friends of Pavillion Park hosts its annual holiday ball fundraiser. There will be a champagne reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, live music and dancing. Proceeds benefit summer concerts and movies in Pavillion Park. Saturday. 5:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. $100. (509) 863-8645.

Christmas for Africa: Gala and Auction - Proceeds benefit the Luke Commission, a faith-based 501(c)3 charity based in Sagle, Idaho, that supplies free medical care and supplies to remote regions of Swaziland in Africa. Call or go online to order tickets, www.lukecommission.org, or get them in Sandpoint at Eve’s Leaves or DiLuna’s Restaurant. Sunday. 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Events Center, Pine and Euclid Ave., Sandpoint. $25. (208) 265-5793.

“Mary, Did You Know?” - Buffet dinner and dessert followed by a Christmas Gospel message. Semiformal, no children. Sunday. 6:30 p.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood. $10. (509) 926-5858.

Wine Dinner at Agave with Vino! - Enjoy food prepared by chef and owner Ian Wingate, paired with wines from Spain, Chile and Argentina. Reservations are required. Monday. 6-9 p.m., Agave Restaurant, 830 W. Sprague Ave. $75. (509) 838-1229.

Lone Canary Wine Dinner at Santé - Enjoy multiple courses of food and wines with chef Jeremy Hansen and winemaker Mike Scott. Reservations are required. Monday. 6:30-10 p.m., Santé Restaurant and Charcuterie, 404 W. Main Ave. $100 (tax and gratuity not included). (509) 315-4613 or (509) 879-9337.

Toast the Season - Festivities include a gourmet steak and salmon dinner followed by local entertainers including the Central Valley High School Jazz Band and Whitworth University’s Cool Whip along with holiday carolers. A special reading by Harry Sladich and Marty Dickinson. Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $35. (509) 279-7007.

BeGin! - Presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. For ages 21 and older. Enjoy an after-work party featuring refreshments, music by 6 Foot Swing jazz band and exhibit cruising. Visit www.northwestmuseum.org for more information. Dec. 11. 6-8 p.m. at the MAC, 2316 E. First Ave. Free for museum members; $7 for nonmembers, first beverage included. (509) 456-3931.

Christ Kitchen Gingerbread Build-Off - House build-off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Davenport Hotel Hall of Doges; children’s event making mini-gingerbread houses for $7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Grand Pennington Ballroom to support Christ Kitchen, a job training program for Spokane women living in poverty. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. (509) 954-0554.

Coeur d’Alene Women’s Day AGLOW Brunch and Potluck - Speaker meetings on the third Wednesday of each month. For information, call Judy. Dec. 16, 1:15 p.m., Silver Lake Motel and Convention Center, 6160 Sunshine St. Free. (208) 930-4482.