Culinary calendar
Sunset and Stars Winemaker’s Dinner - Chef John Latoskie from Graze Catering of Walla Walla joins with Terra Blanca Winery to present seven courses matched with wines by winemaker Keith Pilgrim. Saturday, 7 p.m., Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard, 34715 N. DeMoss Road, Benton City. $125 per person. (509) 588-6082, ext. 105.
Pancake Breakfast - Served the second Sunday of each month. 8:30 a.m.-noon, McIntosh Grange, First and Lake Streets, Rockford. $4/adults, $2/age 10 and younger. (509) 535-1165.
Feast with the Farmers - Seventh annual event hosted by the Kootenai County Farmers Market. Menu includes your choice of stuffed leg of lamb, salmon pasta or vegetarian strudel. Guests will get to meet with farmers and enjoy live music by Brian Crain. Tickets available at Kootenai County Wednesday and Saturday Farmers Markets. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., corner of Prairie Avenue and Highway 95, Coeur d’Alene. $45 per person. (208) 772-2290.
Brewers Dinner - Hosted by Hills’ Restaurant and Lounge. Featuring a five course meal with beers from Oscar Blues Brewery of Lyons, Colo. Reservations are required. Aug. 11, 7 p.m., Hills’ Restaurant and Lounge, 401 W. Main Ave. $56 per person, includes tax and gratuity. (509) 747-3946.
What’s Cookin’ at the JACC - Aug. 12, Sushi and Japanese Cuisine with Chef Atsuko Schlesinger; Aug. 25, Seafood Festa with Chef Giuliana Rogers. Classes run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8959.
Food Distribution - Second Harvest will distribute free food and fresh produce from its mobile food bank truck to anyone who needs it. No appointment or documentation is required and the distribution does not count as a food bank visit. Those seeking food are asked to bring their own box. Aug. 13, noon-2 p.m. Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. (509) 924-2350.
Peach Festival - Weekends, Aug. 14-Sept. 6. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff in Mead.
National Lentil Festival - Aug. 20-22. 22nd annual event. Aug. 20: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, tasting tent, information booths, and games; Aug. 21: lentil pancake breakfast, grand parade, 5K fun run, 100K bike ride, lentil cook off, children’s stage, live music. Aug. 22: golf tournament at Palouse Ridge Golf Club. Visit www.lentilfest.com. Downtown Pullman. Free admission to festival. (800) 365-6948.
Garlic Faire – Thirteenth annual organic gourmet food and wine event where garlic is king. Food, garlic, wine and live music are featured. Aug. 21-22, noon to 5 p.m.; $5. China Bend Winery, 3751 Vineyard Winery, Kettle Falls, Wash. (800) 700-6123 or www.chinabend.com.
Cob Oven Outdoor Pizza Cookout - Join Slow Food Spokane River and Riverfront Farm for an evening at Spokane’s only urban farm. Guests will build their own pizzas to cook in the outdoor oven. Proceeds will benefit the Farm’s “Green Jobs, Not Jails” program for West Central youth. Space is limited, sign up now at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/120093. Aug. 25, 6:30-8 p.m., 2605 W. Boone Ave. $5 plus a potluck item to share. (509) 456-5977.
Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser - Hosted by Troy Horizons. Featuring several wines and beers, vendors, concessions and live music by The Mullan Road Band. Aug. 28, 3-8 p.m., Troy City Park, Troy, Idaho. (208) 596-1278.
Pig Out in the Park - Sept. 1-6. 31st annual food and music festival with food booths and beverage gardens. See full line up of music at www.spokanepigout.com 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.
One Night One World Celebration - Second annual fundraiser party for three courses of organic cuisine, accompanied by local wine and beer, local musical and comedic talent throughout the event and a silent auction in support of One World Spokane. Age 21 and over only. Sept. 10, 5-9 p.m., Saranac Building rooftop of Isabella’s, 34 W. Main Ave. $45/includes food and one beverage. (206) 355-7514.
Apple Festival - Weekends, Sept. 11-Oct. 31. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.
Odessa Deutchesfest - Sept. 16-19. Beer garden, music, tricycle and bed races, arts and crafts, flea market, football, parade and local civic groups preparing breakfast each morning. (509) 982-0049.