Culinary calendar
Cooking Classes at the JACC - Today: Bob Black of Herbie’s Heart to Heart; Feb. 21: Cafe Carambola Tamales. 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.
Hand-Rolled Wine Truffle Class - Chocolate Myracles’ master chocolatier, Julia Balassa-Myracle, will demonstrate how to make cream-based ganache and hand-rolled truffles. Students will choose from a selection of local wines to flavor 1 pound of dark chocolate ganache that they can take home. Today. at 5:30 p.m. or Saturday at 1 p.m., 11616 E. Montgomery, Suite 23, Spokane Valley. $45. (509) 922-6353.
17th Annual Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction - Benefits Salk Middle School. Seatings at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. and auction continues until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Salk Middle School, 6411 N. Alberta St., Spokane. $5/adults, $4/ages 5-12, free/4 and younger, $20/family. (509) 354-5575.
Valentine Delight Cooking Class - Joan Jamison of Joanie’s Magic Spoon will demonstrate the preparation of a romantic dinner for two. Instruction is followed by a dinner party consisting of the evening’s preparations. Register by emailing joaniesmagicspoon@gmail.com or by calling (509) 624-6564. Thursday. 6 p.m., 10307 N. Prairie Drive. $45, includes instruction, recipes and dinner.
Fundraiser for Brenden Nichols - Brenden is a Coeur d’Alene High School graduate. He was injured in a car accident in November. He remains in a rehabilitation facility. Show your support while getting a lunch from Texas Roadhouse. These “to-go” lunches include pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, roll with honey cinnamon butter. Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 402 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $7. (208) 664-1903.
Pilgrim’s Annual Valentine Gift Fair - Featuring a wine and gourmet cheese tasting, ChocoLove sampling, DOMA’s Sea of Love coffee tasting, local gift vendors and 10 percent off in the gift department (during fair hours only and excluding independent vendors). Friday, 3:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.
Taste of Hope to benefit The Isaac Foundation - Enjoy area wines, brews, spirits, chocolates, and specialty foods while raising money to fund therapy grants for children diagnosed with autism. Single ticket purchase includes sampling glassware, five tasting tokens, and rustic Italian hors d’oeuvres. Tables and sponsorships are available. Friday, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St., Spokane. $35. (509) 499-1679.
Valentine Chocolate Coffee Truffle-Making Class - Learn how to make chocolate coffee truffles, as well as creative options to dress them up. Saturday, 2 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $5 per person. (208) 676-9730.
Beer and Chocolate Tasting - Handmade chocolates paired with a selection of beers. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. $5 per flight of five beers. (509) 624-1349.
Sweetheart Prime Rib Dinner - Dinner will be followed by dancing. Music provided by Desert Rose, a Southern rock band from Coeur d’Alene. Saturday, 5-10 p.m. VFW Post 51, 300 W. Mission Ave., Spokane. $45/couple; $25/single. (509) 327-9847.
Hearts for Homes Dinner and Auction - Third annual event presented by Habitat for Humanity. Event will feature a gourmet dinner, no-host bar, live and silent auctions, and raffle. Reservations must be made in advance at www.northidahohabitat.org, the Re-Store or at Habitat for Humanity in North Idaho. Saturday, 5-9 p.m., Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. $45 per plate or $360 for a table of eight. (208) 762-4663.
Sons of Norway Breakfast - Choose from biscuits and gravy or all-you-can-eat pancakes. Coffee and juice included. Sunday. 9 a.m., Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $5. (509) 326-9211.
Vino!’s Valentine’s Eve Wine Dinner - Enjoy a candlelight dinner. Call (509) 838-1229 for reservations. Monday. 5 p.m., Spokane Club, 1102 W. Sprague Ave. $75 per person, includes tax and gratuity.
Dutch “Luv Day” Food Drive - Bring canned food items to Dutch Bros. Coffee for donation to local food banks. For more information and list of store locations, visit www.dutchbros.com. Tuesday. 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. (503) 546-7884.