Culinary calendar

The Backyard Club Cooking and Mixology Class - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. Upcoming classes include: July 10, “Backyard Barbecue” from 3-5:30 p.m. and July 11 from 6-8:30 p.m. RSVP required. May 25-July 11. 11712 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley. $30 per person; $50 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Cowboy Supper Shows with the Riders of the Rockin’ B - Shows Thursdays through Aug. 25 and Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 1. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with preshow youth performers; Cowboy Shootout Show at 6:10 p.m.; BBQ beef, chicken, ribs and all the fixings at 7 p.m.; and The Riders of the Rockin’ B sing and play authentic cowboy music at 8 p.m. Pat McManus one-man comedies starring Tim Behrens will be July 31 with “Poor Again … Dagnabbit!” and Sept. 11 with “Scrambled.” Tickets available at www.rockinbranch.com. Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 N. Idaho Road, Liberty Lake. $39/adults; $10/youth age 10 and younger, includes tax and gratuity. (509) 891-9016.

Spokane Public Market - Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.spokanepublicmarket.org. 24 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-1154.

Yoga and Yogurt (Argonne) - For teens. Do some yoga and then make a yogurt smoothie. Thursday. 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Strawberry Celebration - Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

24th Annual Summer Party - Featuring live music, arts and crafts, barbecue, games and wine samples. Live music by Planetary Refugees, Murphy’s Law and Serendipity. Sunday. Noon, China Bend Winery on Lake Roosevelt, 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls, Wash. $10/admission; Free/ages 15 and younger. (509) 732-6123 or (800) 700-6123.

Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast - Sponsored by the Usk Community Club. Parade will follow at noon. Monday. 7-11 a.m., 2442 Black Road, Usk, Wash. $4.50 All-You-Can-Eat/adults, Free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 445-1433.

Pullman Fourth of July Celebration - Presented by the Pullman Chamber of Commerce. Purchase ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, hamburgers, pies and more. There will be live entertainment and a 20-minute fireworks display in the evening. Call (509) 334-3565 or (509) 432-1662, if you are interested in donating a pie or baked good to the event. Monday. 5 p.m., Sunnyside Park, Pullman.

National Sugar Cookie Day - Come down to the children’s section to enjoy treats with frosting and sprinkles to decorate. July 9. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Camp Cooking Basics - An introductory class on campsite cooking. Learn how to create easy meals at camp and get tips on what to bring. July 14. 7-8:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

Cherry Festival - July 16-17 and 23-24. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

Cherry Pickers’ Trot and Pit Spit - Walk in this four-mile trot. Event also includes a Cherry Pit Spit contest. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. July 21. 6 p.m., Green Bluff, 10321 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Road, Mead. (509) 238-4709.

Backpack Cooking Basics - Learn from an REI expert how to preserve, prepare, pack and cook tasty meals that won’t drag you down. July 21. 7-8:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

Good Food Book Club - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Discuss “Earth: Making Life a Tough New Planet,” by Bill McKibben. July 24. 7-8:30 p.m. Held at a private residence. Email bookclub@moscowfood.coop for directions, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

American Girl Tea Party - Bring your dolls and don’t forget to dress up. All ages welcome. RSVP to catherine@auntiesbooks.com or call. July 30. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Hot Summer Nights - Co-sponsored by Red Eye Promotions. July 30. 5-11 p.m., Arbor Crest, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $25. (509) 720-7736.

Pickling - Presented by Master Food Preserver Sheila Domon. Learn some simple techniques and enjoy healthy, fat-free snacks. Presented as part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program Backyard Bounty Series. Aug. 9. 6 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Peach Festival - Every weekend from Aug. 13-Sept. 5. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff, Mead.

Summertime: Cuisine and Wine - Join Chef Romeo Herrera, owner of Catered For You, to prepare and enjoy a multicourse gourmet dinner paired with handcrafted wines by Ellena and Mike Conway, owners of Latah Creek Winery. Aug. 13. 5-9 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $95. (509) 483-6495, ext. 134.

“Seed the Feast”: Fall Course - Presented by Wild Sage American Bistro and Kathy Curtiss of Singing Gardens. Course will discuss harvesting, late season crops, crop rotation, structural and cloth season extenders, recipes, canning, freezing, juicing, evaluating and planning for next season. At the conclusion of the course, a feast will be offered featuring the season’s abundance prepared by Chef Charles of Wild Sage. Course will be held Fridays from 1-2:30 p.m. on Aug. 19, Sept. 2 and 16. Preregistration is required by calling (509) 456-7575. Wild Sage American Bistro, 916 W. Second Ave.

National Lentil Festival - Aug. 19-20. 23rd annual event. Friday: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, microbrew tasting tent, food, information booths, and games; Saturday: lentil pancake breakfast, Tase T. Lentil 5K Fun Run, the Tour de Lentil 100K Bike Ride, Little Lentil Sprout Parade and Grand Parade through downtown Pullman, Lentil cook-off, children’s stage, live music, and more. Visit www.lentilfest.com. 415 N. Grand Ave., Pullman. Free admission to festival. (800) 365-6948.