Culinary calendar

Kayak and Dinner - Hayden Lake - For ages 16 and older. Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Explore large cliffs, wildlife and forests during this leisurely paddle and enjoy dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant. Pre-registration is required. Thursday, 4-8 p.m., Boat Launch, Hayden Lake, Hayden Lake, Idaho. $39. (509) 625-6200.

“The Fishes and Dishes Cookbook” Signing - Meet the Seattle authors and artists of the book. Event will include artwork, readings, demos and foods from Alaska’s commercial fisherwomen. Friday, 5:30-8 p.m., Community Building Lobby, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 777-0857.

Kayak and Coffee Tour - Kayak and enjoy pastries and coffee from Rocket Bakery. Ages 18 and over. Pre-registration is required. Sunday, 6-9 a.m., Boulder Beach, E. Upriver Drive. $23. (509) 625-6200.

Picnic in the Park - Combined neighborhood picnic. Bring your food and visit. Monday, 5:30-8 p.m., Comstock Park, east end, 601 W. 29th Ave. Free.

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. Sept. 10 and Oct. 8, noon-2 p.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. (509) 924-2350.

One Night One World Celebration - Second annual fundraiser party featuring three courses of organic cuisine, accompanied by local wine and beer, local musical and comedic talent throughout the event and a silent auction all to benefit One World Spokane. Limited tickets and sponsorship opportunities available. Age 21 and over. 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.

Chicken Festival - Local organic food, beer garden, vendors, entertainment, family activities, chicken and more. Learn about raising chickens in an urban environment. Proceeds will benefit P.E.A.C.H. and One World Spokane. Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pittsburg Street between Sprague and First avenues. Free admission. (509) 270-1608.

Whiskers and Wine Auction and Wine Tasting - Second annual event to benefit Partners for Pets. Event will feature wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and a pet-themed silent auction. Tickets available at www.partnersforpets.org and at the adoption center, 8901 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley. Sept. 11, 6:30-9 p.m., Caterina Winery, 905 N. Washington St. $20. (509) 893-9829.

Futurewise “Feast with Friends” - This open-style reception features progressive culinary tastings. Each station will have a winery with a selection of tastings made from ingredients provided by local farms and food producers. Sept. 15, 6-9 p.m., Beacon Hill Events, 4848 E. Wellesley Ave., $50/person. (509) 838-1965.

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. Sept. 16-19. (509) 982-0049.