Culinary calendar

Culinary

Dinner Among Friends - For seniors age 55 and older. Dinner, live entertainment and door prizes. Hosted by Spokane community partners. Thursday, 3-6 p.m., Tony Ferraro’s Burgers and Italian Bistro, 3547 N. Market St. $9. (509) 294-8983.

Fermentation Workshop - Learn the benefits of fermentation, active bacteria, and how to make sauerkraut at a hands-on workshop with Wakan Burrows. Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $15; Registration is required. (509) 368-9378.

Jazz and Wine Among Friends - Friday-Sunday. Friends of Children of Walla Walla is hosting its fifth annual festival. 120 E. Birch St., Suite 10, Walla Walla. $25/Friday, $70/Saturday, includes access to all performances; $40/Sunday brunch; $120/all three events. (509) 527-4745.

Inland Northwest Honor Flight Picnic - Catered by Longhorn Barbecue. $10 from each meal will go toward the INW Honor Flight mission to send World War II veterans to Washington D.C. RSVP by Thursday. Saturday, 4-6 p.m., Waterfront Park, 1386 S. Lefevre St., Medical Lake. $20. (509) 624-0222.

Reds, Whites and Brews - Annual wine and beer tasting, presented by Liberty Lake Kiwanis. Send check to KCLL, P.O. Box 282, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. Sunday, 3-6 p.m., Meadowwood Technology Campus, 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Lake. $35.

Good Food Book Club - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Discuss “The Chicken Chronicles: Sitting with the Angels Who Have Returned My Memories” by Alice Walker and enjoy dessert provided by the co-op. Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m., at a private residence. Email bookclub@moscowfood.com for directions, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

Pig Out in the Park - Aug. 29-Sept. 3. Open daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 33rd annual event with 54 food booths, adult beverage gardens and 100 free concerts on four stages throughout the week. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 921-5579.

First Sundays at McCroskey House - Enjoy brunch/lunch at the historic Garfield McCroskey house. Ten percent of the day’s proceeds will be donated to Seedlings Child Care Center. Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Garfield McCroskey House, 803 N. Fourth St., Garfield. $8/adults, $5/children ages 11 and younger. (509) 635-1459.

Haul Ass to Harrison Car Show and Chili Cook Off - Many unique and beautifully restored cars and motorcycles. Enter your favorite chili recipe in the cook-off; live music. Sponsored by Harrison Chamber of Commerce and the city of Harrison. Held in conjunction with the Glass Boat and Motorcycle Show on Sept. 8. Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Harrison. Free admission. (208) 689-9789.

Grandparents’ Day Celebration - For all ages. Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels is organizing this event to celebrate the special grandparents and grandfriends in our lives. Enjoy food catered by Silver Cafe, entertainment by Eric Herman, a silent auction, and Grandparent of the Year contest. Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15 per person, free/children ages 10 and younger. (509) 924-6976.

Wheelbarrow Wednesday Farm to Fork Tour and Dinner - Presented by Pend d’Oreille Winery and Savor Sandpoint. Join guest chefs in touring the local farmers market, visiting local foodie destinations and enjoying locally sourced and crafted foods. Sept. 12, Chef Justin Otis. 4:30-8:30 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $50 per person. (208) 265-9565.

42nd Annual Odessa Deutchesfest - Sept. 14-16. Block-long indoor biergarten, live music, authentic German food, parade, vendor fair, arts and crafts, youth garten and more. Sept. 14, Odessa, Wash. (509) 982-0049.