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Barrister Winemaker Dinner - Reservations are required. Today. Isabella Room at The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. (509) 789-6848.

“Michelin Star Chef Creations of the World” - Part of the “Learn to Cook with a Master Chef Series.” Featuring recipes, demonstrations and tastings with Anton Mossiman, Hubert Keller, Mr. Masakichi, Joel Robuchon and Fred Ghiradet. Reservations are required. Today. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Blanchard Community Center, 650 Rusho Road, Blanchard, Idaho. $25 per person. (208) 437-0426.

Feed Cheney Free Dinner - Open the last Monday of the month. There will also be free groceries for participants to take home. No paperwork is required. Monday. 5-6 p.m., United Church of Christ, 423 N. Sixth St., Cheney. (509) 324-1659.

“Seed the Feast”: Summer Course - Presented by Wild Sage American Bistro and Kathy Curtiss of Singing Gardens. Course will discuss compost; soil boosting; watering strategies; and herbs, including planting, pruning, harvesting, cooking, tasting, pesto, spreads and tapenades. 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 June 3, June 17 and July 1. Preregistration is required by calling (509) 456-7575. Wild Sage American Bistro, 916 W. Second Ave.

EWU Jazz Bash and Music Department Barbecue - Featuring Eastern Washington University Instrumental and Vocal Jazz ensembles. Free and open to the public. June 3. 2 p.m., Sutton Park, Cheney. Free. (509) 359-2241.

Shrine Hospital Benefit - Sponsored by Daughters of the Nile. Lunch catered by Longhorn Barbecue. Entertainment from Shrine Hospital, 25 Dancing Grandmothers from Southside Senior Center, Aunties Bookstore clown, Ladies Oriental Shrine and more. Wear black/white, black tie affair. June 4. Noon-2 p.m., Masonic Temple, 1180 W. Riverside Ave. $30. (509) 533-0148.

Vintage Spokane - A food and wine affair. Sample an array of Washington and Idaho wines and delicious bites from Spokane’s top restaurants. Benefits Hospice of Spokane. Purchase tickets at www.vintagespokane.com. June 5. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $60.

Author Jeremy Smith - Spokane Food Access Coalition with Auntie’s Bookstore. Talk and book signing of “Growing a Garden City,” a book about local food and community farms and gardens. June 7. 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (212) 643-6816, ext. 224.

Up on the Roof - Fundraiser for the 17th annual Unity in the Community. Cuisine from local restaurants, entertainment and silent auction showcasing regional artists and businesses. June 9. 6-8 p.m., Saranac Building, 25 W. Main Ave. $20, includes one beverage ticket. (509) 209-2625.

Cowboy Supper Shows with the Riders of the Rockin’ B - Shows Thursdays from June 23-Aug. 25 and Fridays and Saturdays June 10-Oct. 1. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with pre-show youth performers; Cowboy Shootout Show at 6:10 p.m.; barbecue beef, chicken, ribs and all the fixings at 7 p.m.; and The Riders of the Rockin’ B sing and play authentic cowboy western music at 8 p.m. Pat McManus comedies starring Tim Behrens will be June 19 with “McManus in Love;” July 31 with “Poor Again … Dagnabbit!” and Sept. 11 with “Scrambled.” Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 N. Idaho Road, Liberty Lake. $39/adults; $10/youth age 10 and younger, includes tax and gratuity. (509) 891-9016.

Third Annual Vintage Fashion Show and Tea - Presented by the GFWC Women’s Club of Spokane. Enjoy a showcase of vintage fashions, a traditional tea menu, entertainment by the Pend Oreille Players. Tickets available at the Pend Oreille Playhouse Box Office; Kitchen Shoppe, 209 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Wash.; Floral Traditions, 1204 E. Albeni Highway, Priest River, Idaho; and online at www.pendoreilleplayers.org. June 11. 1 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. $20. (509) 671-3389.

Hootenanny, Hoedown and Country Barbecue - Tour Leader will be Laura Schlangen. Enjoy a drive up to the Circle Moon Theatre, a pulled pork dinner and be entertained by the Northwood’s Performing Arts group. June 11. 5-10 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $40/member, $45/nonmember, includes transportation, admission, dinner and tour leader. (509) 327-1584.

The Pour: A Wine Event - Five-course wine dinner and auction to benefit the psychiatric programs at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital. June 11. 5:30-10 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $135 before May 1; $150 after May 1. (509) 474-2819.

Vintage Walla Walla and Entwine - Wine weekend event combining Vintage Walla Walla and the Entwine Grand Auction. Featuring the best of the Walla Walla Valley’s wine, food and art. June 16-18. Walla Walla. $100 - $300. (509) 526-3117.

Spokane AIDS Network Stem & Stein - Seventh annual wine and beer tasting, silent auction, live entertainment by Hot Club of Spokane. 1920s speakeasy theme. June 17. 6-10 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights. $50/person, $85/couple. (509) 455-8993.

Green Smoothie Class - Join Isol Sarah Edwards of Chakraw Living Foods. Explore the benefits of green smoothies while learning how to make this energy drink. Preregistration required. June 25. 1-2 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Ste. 200. (509) 368-9378.