Culinary calendar

“The Real Treasure” Children’s Village Fundraiser - Includes live and silent auctions and buffet dinner. Proceeds benefit the youth living at Children’s Village. Call for reservations. Doors open at 5 p.m., event begins at 6 p.m. Friday. The Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. $48/each, $400/corporate tables of eight. (208) 667-1189.

Asian Cooking Demo - Louis Huang, manager of Churchill’s Steakhouse and mentor/coach for the Ferris High School Culinary Team, will present demos on: fried rice, fusion cooking, noodles, Sukiyaki, bamboo steamers and sushi rice 101. Donations will be accepted to be given to The American Red Cross for relief in Japan, as well as 20 percent of all sales in the store during this event. Friday. 3-6 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon No. 416. (509) 328-3335.

Empty Bowls - Eighth annual hunger-relief fundraising event co-sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op, the Palouse Studio Potters Guild and Heart of the Arts. Enjoy a bowl of soup in a handmade bowl. All proceeds will benefit organizations fighting hunger. For more information, visit www.emptybowls.net. Saturday. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. $15, includes soup and bowl. (208) 882-8537 or (208) 669-2249.

The Storytelling Company - Dinner show featuring music and stories. Dinner begins at 6 p.m.; Show at 7 p.m. Call (208) 263-0211 for reservations. Sunday. Ivano’s Ristorante Italiano, 102 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $10/general, $6/age 11 and younger.

The Backyard Club Cooking and Mixology Class - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. “Easter Brunch.” Learn how to make Eggs Benedict with homemade biscuits and Hollandaise sauce, Dutch babies, Cordon Bleu rolls, quiche, banana crunch muffins, lemon and white chocolate mousse parfaits, a melon patch drink, champagne punch and a hot White Russian. Choose to attend April 13, 14 or 19. RSVP by Sunday. All classes will be held from 6-8:30 p.m., 11712 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley. $30 per person; $50 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

A Royal Wedding Extravaganza - A celebration of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s upcoming nuptials hosted by the Southside Community Center. Enjoy a gourmet meal and wedding cake prepared by Washington State’s 2011 Chef of the Year, Elijah Dalager; a performance by Pages of Harmony choral group; a silent auction; and raffle including a replica of the famous sapphire and diamond engagement ring worn by Princess Diana and now by Kate Middleton. Ferris High School drama students, Cara Reidy and Jake Sanders will portray Kate and William. Come in wedding reception attire and bring your own framed wedding photo to display in the lobby. Event will benefit the community center. Reservations due by 4 p.m. on Monday for event on April 16, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $25 per person. (509) 535-0803.

Murder Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction - Presented by the friends of OutSpokane, in celebration of its 20th anniversary and to benefit the Spokane Pride Parade and Festival, held on June 11. Buffet style dinner, prepared by Red Rock Catering. Menu includes: Mixed green salad with fresh vegetables and assorted dressings, Linguini in a lemon caper cream sauce, sliced Chicken Picatta to top pasta (optional), fire roasted vegetables, grilled garlic bread, assorted dessert bars and strawberry lemonade. Cash bar with ID required. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.Out Spokane.org/reunion_ murder. html. April 14. 6-10 p.m., Masonic Center, Falls Room, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $35 or $350 for a premium reserved table of 8. Premium table includes preferred seating, 2 bottles of wine, your own copy of the evidence, one pair of tickets for the table to the Pride Cruise on June 4th and table recognition. (509) 720-7609.

A Night of Elegance - Toasting a decade of ministry, hosted by Salem Lutheran Church. Hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., dinner and program at 6 p.m. April 15. The Book Parlor, 1425 W. Broadway Ave. $20. (509) 328-6527.

Dinner on the Farm with the Trezzis - Food and wine event featuring Davide’s down home Italian cooking. Buffet-style. Reservations required. April 15. 6:45 p.m., Trezzi Farm, 17700 N. Dunn Road, Green Bluff. $25 per person, includes wine. (509) 238-2276.

61st Sukiyaki Dinner (Japan Week) - Sushi, senbei, crafts. April 16. Noon-7 p.m. Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 s. Garfield St. $12.50. (509) 535-2687.

“Visualize … A World Without ALS” Benefit Luncheon - Third annual event with keynote speaker Dr. Scott Carlson of Rockwood Clinic Spokane. Register by Thursday. April 20. Noon, Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, Ponderosa/Juniper Room, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Donation. (509) 869-4321.