Culinary Calendar

Starlight Children’s Foundation-Northwest Benefit - Make a minimum donation of $5 and enjoy free appetizers and drink specials. Held every Wednesday in October and November from 3-6 p.m. All proceeds to benefit seriously ill children and their families. Runs through Nov. 30. Applebee’s South Hill, 2107 E. 29th Ave. (509) 321-0799.

Cooking Classes at the Historic Greenbriar Inn - Classes and events include: Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Souffles with Chef David; Monday, 6-9 p.m., Healthy and Easy Meals for Your Family with Head Chef Derek Eakin; Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Make-Ahead Meals with Kris McIlvenna; Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m., Gluten Free Cooking with Chef Derek; Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Freeze Ahead Appetizers with Kris McIlvenna. Pre-registration is required. Greenbriar Inn, Historic Greenbriar Inn, 315 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $45 per class. (208) 667-9660.

Cooking Classes at The Kitchen Engine - November classes include: Thursday at 6 p.m., Oven Stone Quesadillas with Chef Mark Steinmetz, $35; Sunday at 2 p.m., Ravioli and Tortellini with Alex Austin, $40; Monday at 5:30 p.m., Sauces with Chef Landon Dalessi, $45; Tuesday at 6 p.m., Hand-Rolled Snowman Truffles with Master Chocolatier Julia Balassa-Myracle, $35; Nov. 9 at 5 p.m., Sushi with Alex Austin, $49; Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m., two-part class, Beginning Cake Decorating with Nicole Frickle, $89; Nov. 15 at 6 p.m., Holiday Hors d’Oeuvres with Chef Lynne, $39; Nov. 17 at 6 p.m., Prime Rib with Chef Mark Steinmetz, $50; Nov. 21 at 6 p.m., Elegant Holiday Appetizers with Tiffany White, $39; Nov. 29 at 6 p.m., Soups with Chef Lynne, $35. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon No. 416. (509) 328-3335.

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.

Tasteful Thursdays - Enjoy live acoustic music while sampling a variety of food. There will also be in-store demonstrations, sampling and local gifts for sale. Music schedule: Thursday, Steve Turner; Nov. 10, Brian Gill; Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, Palouse Suzuki Strings students; Dec. 8, Lewis-Clark College sax quartet; Dec. 15, Gypsy Dawgs; Dec. 22, Palouse Suzuki Strings students with Bill and Linda Wharton. 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

Scandinavian Bazaar - Bazaar from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with lefse, Scandinavian cookies, meatballs, flatbread and more; Kaffe Stua from 9-11 a.m., with homemade desserts served by women in traditional Scandinavian dress. Friday. Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Benefit Breakfast - To raise money and educate individuals in the Spokane community about the mentoring program. Reservations requested. Friday. 7:30-8:30 a.m., Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Donation. (509) 328-8310, ext. 223.

Tri-Cities Wine Festival “Best of Show” Wine Dinner - Enjoy gourmet cuisine and a sneak preview of festival wine winners at this wine and food dinner. This multicourse dinner will start with an array of hors d’oeuvres and end with dessert. The full menu will be on the festival website, www.tcwinefest.com. Friday. 6:30-10 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. $95. (509) 619-1482.

Tri-Cities Wine Festival Seminar - “Time and Terroir: A Sensory Experiment.” Learn about the effects of aging and geography on wine flavor. Taste and evaluate a series of varietals from different vintages and locations. Saturday. 1-2:30 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. $40. (509) 619-1482.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Event will benefit Mission Community Outreach Center. Featuring premium wines from Mission Mountain Winery in Dayton, Mont. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (509) 536-1084 or (509) 327-3598. Saturday. 1-5 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 Ray St. $12/individual; $20/couple.

Moran Prairie Elementary Annual Dinner and Auction Fundraiser - Supporting the children with silent and live auctions and dancing. Saturday. 6-11 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $25/person. (509) 443-6201.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Taste seven wines from four local wineries and enjoy dinner catered by Black Tie Catering. Event will also include live and silent auctions, live music, photos and a wine store. Proceeds will benefit University High School’s Senior All Nighter 2012. Saturday. 6-11 p.m., La Bell Vie, 18507 E. Appleway, Spokane Valley. $45. (509) 995-5990.

Tri-Cities Wine Festival Public Gala and Silent Auction - Guests can sip, taste and enjoy more than 400 judged Northwest wines from nearly 100 wineries while savoring complimentary appetizers from several area restaurants and caterers. Patrons are invited to browse the wine-related art and craft works from area artisans. A silent auction with items from wineries, businesses, organizations and individuals will help support the Wine Society’s educational fund. Saturday. 7-10 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. $70. (509) 619-1482.

Endicott Community German Dinner and Silent Auction - Menu will include sausages, meatballs, sauerkraut, Kraut Kuga, applesauce, German noodles, rye bread, apple crisp and pumpkin dessert. Sunday. Noon-2:30 p.m., Endicott School Cafeteria and Gym, 308 School Road, Endicott, Wash. $12/adults, $6/children ages 6-12. (509) 657-3753.

Film: “Establishing a Food Forest”- Watch this film about permaculturist Geoff Lawton. No pre-registration is required. For all ages. Sunday. 2-4 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, Sun People Dry Goods Co, 32 W. Second Ave, Ste. 200. Free. (509) 368-9378.

Cooking Classes for Adults - Community Colleges of Spokane Institute for Extended Learning will offer Italian Feast, Best of Thai Cooking, and Classic Louisiana Breakfast classes. Cost and locations vary. For more information, visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/ ContinuingEd. Nov. 7-14. $47-$53. (509) 279-6030.

Christ Kitchen Annual Fall Luncheon - Benefits Christ Kitchen. Enjoy lunch prepared and served by the women of Christ Kitchen. There will also be shopping opportunities beginning at 11 a.m. Luncheon starts at 11:45 a.m. Monday. First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $35 each or $240/table of eight. (509) 325-4343.

Mozzarella Cheese and Yogurt Classes - Sponsored by Spokane Family Farm. Tuesday, Beginner Class at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; and Nov. 12, Advanced Class at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Call (509) 747-6294 to register or for more information. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $35.

Men’s Christian Luncheon - Benefits Christ Kitchen. Tuesday. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $35 each or $195/table of six. (509) 325-4343.

The Backyard Club Cooking and Mixology Class - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. For ages 21 and older. Upcoming classes include: Nov. 9, 15 and 16, “Favorite Dishes from the United States.” Pre-registration is required. 11712 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley. $35 per person; $60 per couple. (509) 891-5980.