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Coeur d’Alene Tribal Winter Blessing - Prepare and understand the significance of winter with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. Event will include drummers, dancers, storytelling, historical artifacts, fry bread, huckleberry jam and a special blessing with sweetgrass. Held Thursday and Friday from 1-2 p.m. and Saturday from 6-7:30 p.m., Stensgar Golf Pavilion, Circling Raven Golf Club, Worley, Idaho. Free. 1-800-523-2464.

12th annual HOME Childcare Scholarship Fundraiser Tea, Quilts, and Conversation - An event to benefit EWU’s student parents plus an opportunity to interact with the university’s first lady, Nadine Arevalo. Reservations and payment required. Tuesday. 2-4 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, Room 205, Cheney. $20 by Feb. 26; $25/door. (509) 359-2898.

Italian Cooking: Fettuccine with Shrimp - For age 50 and older. Learn how to make fettuccine noodles and red sauce from scratch, combined with fresh vegetables and shrimp. Pre-registration is required. Friday. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tullia’s Sauce House, 1407 W. Mansfield. $22. (509) 625-6200.

Chocolate Champagne Gala - Benefits Lutheran Community Services Northwest. Friday. 6 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley.

Saving Money by Cooking with Whole Chickens - Budget and cooking tips with chef Dane Rice of Pilgrim’s Deli. 3-4:15 p.m. Saturday. Pilgrim’s Deli, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $10/includes samples of all dishes. (208) 676-9730.

Essential Cookery Classes - Sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op. Classes offered include: Saturday, New Comfort Food: Beyond Tuna Casserole; March 6, Cooking for the Week: The Whole Chicken. All classes are from 10 a.m.-noon. Pre-registration is required. Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center, 1724 E. F St., Moscow, Idaho. $15/residents, $17/non-residents. (208) 883-7085.

Cooking Classes at the Historic Greenbriar Inn - Classes and events include: Saturday, South of the Border “Comfort Foods,” 6-9 p.m.; Monday, Spanish Tapas, 6-9 p.m.; March 8, Home Bartending Class, 6-9 p.m.; March 13, Elegant French Cooking Made Simple, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; March 15, Peppers, 6-9 p.m.; March 22, Classic Sauces, 6-9 p.m.; March 27, East Indian Cuisine, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; March 29, Kids Love to Cook, 5-8 p.m. Registration is required. Historic Greenbriar Inn, 315 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $35-$45 per class. (208) 667-9660.

2010 Lincoln Day Coffee Social - With conservative talk-radio host Kirby Wilbur providing an opportunity to meet the candidates running for various offices. Hosted by the Spokane County Republican Central Committee. Saturday. 10 a.m.-noon., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $10. (509) 838-6162.

Chili Feed - Spokane Potters Guild Annual Chili Feed Fundraiser. All-you-can-eat chili and side dishes, including beverages. Choose your favorite hand-made chili bowl, which is yours to keep. Additional bowls $10. Saturday. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Corbin Senior Center 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $12/general, $5/age eight and younger. (509) 532 8225.

2010 Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser - Candidate fair hosted by the Spokane County Republican Party and Gonzaga University College Republicans. Pre-registration is required at www.SpokaneGOP.com. Keynote speaker is Washington State Supreme Court Justice Richard Sanders; guest speaker is Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers; master of ceremonies is conservative talk-radio host Kirby Wilbur. Semi-formal, cocktail dress recommended. Bring non-perishable food items for the Gonzaga College Republicans to donate to the Spokane Community College Food Bank. Saturday. 4:30 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $42.50/person by Feb. 10; $50 after Feb. 10. (509) 838-6162.

Wine Education: “Heart Smart Wines”- In recognition of National Heart Month, Gary Pohle will discuss “Heart Smart Wines.” Sample four to five wines with a glass of your favorite. Only 35 Seats available, so please RSVP. Saturday. 6-8 p.m., WineStyles, 8801 N. Indian Trail Road. $15 plus tax. (509) 468-WINE.