Culinary calendar

Wed., May 11, 2011

Second Chance Kitchen and Garden Sale - Presented by Slow Food Spokane River, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21. Donations being accepted through May 18. Items needed include gently used or new kitchen and garden supplies. Donations can be dropped off at Sun People Dry Goods or you can arrange a pick up by emailing sf-spokaneriverinfo@google groups.com. Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. (509) 290-9465.

Spring Fling - Music, wine and food event begins at Cafe Artisan at 6 p.m. and then moves across the street to the Empire Theatre, 126 S. Crosby, Tekoa, Wash., for concert by The HRC Trio at 7:30 p.m. Friday. $17/advance, $20/door, wine not included, $5/dessert bar. Concert only prices are $10/adults, $5/students, children by donation. (509) 284-2000.

Benefit Party for Free Cakes for Kids - Hosted by Market Vision. Featuring music by Kari Margeurite and the 76, wine, appetizers by Feast Catering chef Sylvia Wilson, desserts by Mizuna chef Alison Collins. Event benefits Free Cakes for Kids, a local charity that prepares and delivers birthday cakes to underprivileged children in the community. For more information, email leah@nitrothinking.com. Friday. 6-8 p.m., Caterina Winery, 905 N. Washington St. $15 at the door. (509) 325-8487.

Cinderella Tea and Fashion Show - Fundraiser to benefit Because There is Hope, a nonprofit organization helping individuals diagnosed with cancer. Providing temporary lodging and support. Saturday. 10:30 a.m.-noon, The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $27.50. (509) 258-6851.

Reds on Red (and Whites, Too!) - Wine tasting and appetizers on the red turf at EWU. Presented by EWU Alumni Association.Saturday. 4-6 p.m., Cheney. $38. (509) 359-4550.

Taste of Place Book Chat and Tasting - Presented by The Whole Plate. Meet Rowan Jacobsen, author of “American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of Our Woods, Waters, and Fields.” Times and locations include: 10:30 a.m., discussion with author at Hagan Foundation Center at Spokane Community College, free; 6-7 p.m., reading and discussion at Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave., free; 7:30 p.m., tasting at Taste Cafe, 180 S. Howard, $20. Tickets for tasting can be purchased at www.brown papertickets.com. For more information, visit http://spokanefood.net/ the-whole-plate/. Tuesday.

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