Culinary calendar
Free Thanksgiving Dinner - For low-income families and senior citizens. Sponsored by Hugo’s on the Hill, Hamilton Park Presbyterian Church, Banner Fuel, Spokane Scenic Tours and the American Diabetes Association. Free transportation to and from provided by Spokane Scenic Tours. Pick up times are: Hope House, 111 W. Third Ave., 10 a.m. and noon; Volunteers of America, 525 W. Second Ave., 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; Second Avenue and Jefferson Street, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Mid-City Senior Center, 1222 W. Second Ave., 10:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Contact Kelly Inglis for more information at kinglis@hugosonthehill.com. Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hugo’s on the Hill, 3023 E. 28th Ave. Free. (509) 326-2940.
Free Thanksgiving Day Meal - Hosted by the Coeur d’Alene community in conjunction with Meals on Wheels. All are welcome. Transportation and delivery can be provided to those in need. Thursday, noon-2 p.m., Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 226-3208.
“Sip and Shop” Series - Support local nonprofits during this annual event. From 5-8 p.m., Monday-Dec. 14, Pend d’Oreille Winery will donate 10 percent of all sales (excluding furniture, consignment pieces and custom orders) to the featured organization of the day. Organizations include: Monday, Scotchman’s Peak Wilderness; Tuesday, Arts Alliance; Dec. 1, West Bonner County Library; Dec. 7, Panida Theater; Dec. 9, Community Cancer Services; Dec. 14, Festival at Sandpoint. Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.
Good Food Book Club - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Discuss “Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health” by Marion Nestle. Monday, 7-8:30 p.m., Held at a private residence. E-mail bookclub@moscowfood.com for directions, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.
Christmas Tree Elegance - Tuesday-Dec. 11. Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Tuesday, 6 p.m., tree lighting ceremony in the lobby, free; viewing of 12 trees and gifts on mezzanine at the Davenport Hotel, Tuesday-Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday-Dec. 3, Style Show and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily, reservations required, Grand Pennington Ballroom, $40; Dec. 3, Gala Dinner Dance, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m., dinner, reservations required, $150/person; Dec. 4, Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom, $25, reservations required at (509) 624-KIDS; Dec. 5, An Evening with Eckart & Friends, 7-8 p.m., Isabella Ballroom, $10; Dec. 6, Spokesman-Review Holiday Hat Luncheon and “Buy Local” fashion show with local celebrity models, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom, $25, reservations to 789-6863; Dec. 11, Raffle drawing in lobby of trees, 9:30 p.m., free admission. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Tree viewing free, raffle tickets $1 each. (509) 458-8733.
Tasteful Thursdays - Enjoy live music while sampling a variety of food. There will also be in-chair massages, gift-making ideas with recipes and in-store demonstrations. Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 30, 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.
“A Thrill of Hope” - Dinner theater presented by Northwoods Performing Arts Christmas Chorale. Tickets available at Seeber’s Drugstore in Newport, Wash., or by calling (208) 448-1294. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30. Dates and menus include: Dec. 3, Gala Night, formal attire, grilled black Angus flank steak dinner; Dec. 4, pork loin dinner; Dec. 7, show only at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 9-11, roasted baron of beef. All dinners catered by Skeyes the Limit. The Circle Moon Theater, state Highway 211, off U.S. Highway 2, Newport, Wash. $20/dinner and show; $12/adults, $10/children and seniors for show-only; $30/person for Gala Night, show-only tickets not available on Gala Night.
Dinner Theatre: “Kidnapping Christmas” - The Lions Share will present this Holiday Dinner Theater on Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.lionaround.org. The Lions Share, 1627 N. Atlantic St. $40/show and dinner before Nov. 20; $45 after Nov. 20. (509) 327-1113.
Winter Market - Sponsored by Heart of the Arts Inc. Featuring food, crafts, children’s activities and art. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 4, Jan. 22 and Feb. 12. 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-0443.
Annual Bake Sale and Mini Bazaar - Hosted by the St. Charles Altar Society. Following 4 p.m. Mass Dec. and 8 and 10 a.m. Masses Dec. 5. St. Charles Catholic Church, 4515 N. Alberta St. (509) 276-5996 or (509) 326-0784.
Wine and Cheese Sale and Cheese Sampling Event - Featuring cheese experts from England, Norway, France, Ireland and Holland. Learn how to pair various cheeses and wine. Save 30 percent on all cheeses and olive bar items and 20 percent on all wine. Dec. 4. Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. (509) 624-1349.
Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast Fundraiser - Seventh annual event. Breakfast, festive activities and a visit with Santa. Dec. 4, 8:30-10:30 a.m., the Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $25 per person (12 months and younger free). (509) 624-KIDS.
Breakfast with Santa - Served 9 a.m.-noon, menu includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, fruit and juice. Event will also feature a craft sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and a rummage sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Conducted by West Spokane Kiwanis Club. Proceeds will benefit Center Pointe’s social/recreational activity program for people with diverse abilities. Dec. 4, Center Pointe, 1408 N. Washington St. $5/adults, $4/seniors and children, $5/photo with Santa. (509) 325-5451.