Culinary calendar

Compass Club November Luncheon and Auction - A women’s club for introducing newcomers to the area. Menu will include: fruit-stuffed pork loin, salad with rolls, sweet potato fries and peach kuchen. Reservations due by Thursday; cancellations due by Friday for Tuesday event. $12. (509) 868-0895.

Harvest Dinner - The Radical Hospitality Team for Audubon Park United Methodist Church will host a free community dinner for people of the neighborhood. Friday. 6-8 p.m., Audubon United Methodist Church, 3908 N. Driscoll Blvd. (509) 869-5741.

Epicurean Delight, Spokane’s Ultimate Culinary Gala - The 28th annual event features restaurants, paired with wineries and microbreweries of the Inland Northwest. Proceeds benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Social hour and wine tasting 6 p.m., dinner starts at 7, drawing winners announced at 9, dancing begins at 9:30. Nov. 6, Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150. (509) 624-0151.

Chris Owens Dinner and Auction Fundraiser - Dinner by Ivanos, no host bar by A&Ps, silent and live auctions, entertainment and dancing. Proceeds help support the family of Rathdrum resident Chris Owens, who was paralyzed in a logging accident. 3-10 p.m. Nov. 7, Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint. $10/each suggested donation, $20/family. (208) 262-1597 or (208) 946-6646.