Culinary calendar
Tina’s Fight for Life – Benefit dinner for Elmer’s Restaurant waitress Tina Bales, who has terminal breast cancer. Dine at Elmer’s, 300 E. Neider Ave., in Coeur d’Alene, 3-8 p.m. Thursday and the restaurant will donate all of the money raised to Bales. Donations may also be sent to the restaurant. (915) 269-3245.
A Little Wine and Symphony - “Who’s Afraid of the Symphony?” by Roberta Botelli, with an introduction to the symphony including background, etiquette, what to expect when you go; information about the pieces on the Feb. 12-13 Classics program; and talk about the Fox Theater renovation. Thursday. 7 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $20. (509) 326-9516.
Wine Tastings at Vino! - Friday from 3-5:30 p.m., taste six wines selected especially for Valentine’s Day. Tasters will get discounts starting at 10 percent on purchases of wines tasted; Saturday from 2-4:30 p.m., taste six of Vino!’s February selected wines served with cheese and crackers. Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. (509) 838-1229.
Local Grains Seminar - Led by Rene Featherstone, agricultural journalist and partner in Lentz Spelt Farms. Saturday, 5 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market Bistro, 926 S. Monroe St. (509) 624-1349.
Martini Party - Benefits Healing Hearts Northwest, a group of 50 medical professionals providing cardiac surgery for young people in Rwanda, in April. Event will include martinis, recipes, demonstrations, appetizers and a silent auction. Tickets available at www.brownbagtickets.com. For more information, visit www.healinghearts northwest.com. Monday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Chaps Cafe, 4327 S. Cheney-Spokane Road, Cheney.
Go Red For Women Luncheon - The 2011 Spokane Go Red For Women Luncheon is locally presented by Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Holy Family Hospital and locally sponsored by Rockwood and Sterling Savings Bank. The day includes a silent auction, educational health sessions, keynote speaker, survivor stories and a heart-healthy lunch. Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100/person. (509) 536-1500.
Valentine Treats - Learn how to make a Strawberry Kuchen Heart, chocolate peppermint treats and more. Registration is required. Feb. 9, 6-9 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $27, includes supplies. (509) 625-6200.
What’s Cookin’ at the JACC Cooking Class - “Serving up Romance: Italian-Style” with Chef Angelo Brunson of Angelo’s Ristorante. Learn how to cook a four-course Valentine’s Day meal and dessert. Reservations are required. Feb. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50 per person. (208) 457-8950.
“Pop a Cork for a Cause” Fundraiser - Silent auction, dinner and presentation by the Spokane District Dental Society Foundation. Proceeds from the event will help fund our programs Project “Dental” Access and The IDEA Clinic, which provide dental services to the underserved population in the Spokane community. Feb. 10, 6-10 p.m., Northern Quest Casino and Resort, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $65/person, $120/couple. (509) 534-4600.
Ski to Africa - Benefits Healing Hearts Northwest, a group of 50 medical professionals providing cardiac surgery for young people in Rwanda, in April. Event will feature an Italian dinner and skiing on Mount Spokane. Tickets available at www.brownbagtickets.com. For more information, visit www.healinghearts northwest.com. Feb. 11. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mount Spokane. $45, includes ski pass, dinner and beverage; $35, includes dinner and beverage only. Children age 11 and younger are free with an adult.
Winter Market - Sponsored by Heart of the Arts Inc. Featuring food, crafts, children’s activities, art and more. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 12, 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-0443.
“Valenwine” Weekend - Presented by the Spokane Winery Association. Visit various Spokane wineries for wine tastings paired with Valentine sweets. Visit www.spokanewineries.net for a list of participating wineries and tour map. Feb. 12-13.