Culinary calendar

Cooking Classes for Adults - Community Colleges of Spokane Institute for Extended Learning will offer a variety of classes through March 19. Cost, dates and locations vary. For more information, visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/ ContinuingEd. $35-$49. (509) 279-6027.

Spokane Public Market - Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For more information, visit www.spokanepublicmarket.org. 24 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-1154.

Chocolate & Champagne Gala - 28th annual event to benefit Lutheran Community Services. Featuring the area’s best chocolate confections and desserts, chocolate martinis, champagne, silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres and dancing to the 8 Tracks. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, Interstate 90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $65. (509) 343-5053.

Pancake Breakfast - All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and beverages. $5 from each ticket will benefit the NW Wildfire Fastpitch Softball team’s tournament entry fees. Saturday, 8 a.m., Applebee’s, 280 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $7. (208) 691-4569.

Spokane Potters’ Guild Annual Chili Feed Fundraiser - Select a keepsake bowl from more than 300 handmade pottery bowls and fill it up with chili and fixings. There will also be a selection of smaller bowls for children. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $12/adults, $5/children age 8 and younger. (509) 532 8225.

Annual Hobo Dinner - Fourth annual event sponsored by the Hillyard Heritage Museum Society. Featuring Mulligan stew and a silent auction. Proceeds will be used to support museum activities and the Hobo Park green space and gathering area in Hillyard. Saturday, 5-7:30 p.m., St. Patrick School Hall, 2706 E. Queen Ave. $10/adults, $6/age 9 and younger. (509) 483-2383.

Good Food Book Club - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Discuss “The Feast Nearby” by Robin Maher and enjoy dessert provided by the co-op. Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m. Held at a private residence. Email bookclub@moscowfood.com for directions, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

Feed Cheney Free Dinner - Open the last Monday of the month. No paperwork is required; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday. Wren Pierson Community Center, 615 Fourth St., Cheney. (509) 324-1659.

National Pancake Day - Children’s Miracle Network and IHOP restaurants will celebrate by offering a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in exchange for a donation to benefit Providence Holy Family Hospital, Providence Mt. Carmel Hospital, Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Kootenai Medical Center and Inland Northwest Health Services. Tuesday. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (310) 546-1212.

“Flavors of the World” International Food Fair - Part of Spokane Falls Community College’s Intercultural Week. Sponsored by the SFCC International Club. Sample cuisine from all over the world prepared by local restaurants. Feb. 29, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, SUB, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 533-3308.

March for Meals Walk - Presented by Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels. Participants can walk laps through downtown skywalks to raise money and awareness of Meals on Wheels. Door prizes will be awarded. Register at the first level atrium of River Park Square. March 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 924-6976.

Farm to Table Dinner - Featuring family-owned Cascade Creek Farm, located near Bonners Ferry. The 97-acre farm uses organic and biodynamic methods to nurture their land, as well as their animals. Meet and hear from the farmers while dining on local cuisine. March 2, 6 p.m., Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint, Idaho. $35; $55 with paired wine. (509) 263-0846.

“Wine, Stein and Dine” - Hosted by the Post Falls Education Foundation. For ages 21 and older. Samples offered by more than 85 local restaurants, wineries and microbreweries, along with a silent auction, raffle and live entertainment. Proceeds will raise funds for creative classroom teaching grants in the Post Falls School District. For more information, visit www.pfefwsd.org. March 3, 7-10 p.m. Greyhound Park and Events Center, 5100 W. Riverbend Road, Post Falls. $45 in advance, $60 at the door. (208) 691-3750.

Uniontown Sausage Feed - Enjoy a trip to the Palouse, a sausage lunch, see the Artisans at Dahmen Barn and all the homemade arts, and crafts and visit St. Boniface church, a local historical site with imported Italian statuary. Many homemade arts and crafts as well as baked goods will be available for purchase. March 4. 9 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $37/members, $42.50/nonmembers, includes transportation, lunch and tour leader. (509) 327-1584.

59th Annual Sausage Feed - All-you-can-eat menu includes homemade sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce, rolls and pie. The meal is first-come, first-served for eating in the dining room. There is no wait for take-out orders. Proceeds maintain the Community Building. Music by the German Oom Pah Band. March 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 195 N. 419 Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $12/general, $8/ages 6-12, $2/age 5 and younger. (509) 229-3414.

Two Cooks and Friends Cooking and Mixology - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. For ages 21 and older. Learn how to make Scottish and Irish cuisine while sampling food and drinks. Please bring an apron and wear green. Choose to attend March 6 or 7. RSVP required. 6-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley. $35 per person; $60 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

“Marchtini” Madness - Hosted by Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar. Purchase a Shamrock Drop Martini at any of the Twigs locations and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Family Maternity Center at Providence Holy Family Hospital. Twigs locations are: Downtown, Wandermere, Spokane Valley, South Hill and Stix at Northpoint. March 7. (509) 474-4917.

INCA Dinner-House Bistro Event - Presented by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Event will feature student designed menu items, tableside preparation, seasonal ingredients and local products, student-crafted desserts, an optional wine accompaniment and more. Pre-payment is required. Reservations available for 5:30, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. March 9 and 10. Orlando’s, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $35/person without wine; $50/person with wine. (509) 533-7283.

Cheese-making Classes - Presented by Trisha Vieira. First class will be at 10 a.m. and will include an overview of dairy production, Greek-style yogurt and mozzarella preparation. A second class will begin at 1 p.m. and will discuss Irish cream, cottage cheese and ricotta preparation. Both classes will include handouts, recipes, samples, a beverage and a bagel or cookie. Registration is required. March 10. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $35 per class. (509) 747-6294.

Annual Kosher Dinner - More than 200 Temple Beth Shalom volunteers will be cooking and serving a traditional kosher beef brisket dinner with appetizers, side dishes and dessert. Dinners-to-go will be available. A variety of Jewish entertainment will be featured, including the Klezmer band, Chutzpah, The Kosher Redhots and The Mavens, who will be singing songs written by Jewish composers. Homemade baked goods will be for sale in the Del-Bar, and the temple gift shop will be stocked with unique items made in Israel, handmade jewelry, books, ceramic decor and traditional Judaica gifts. Tickets are available at: Huppin’s Hi-Fi Photo and Video, 421 W. Main Ave.; Maggie’s Grill, 2808 E. 29th Ave.; Manito Ship & Copy, 3030 S. Grand Blvd.; Pawn 1 North, 8014 N. Division St.; Pawn 1 Post Falls, 2427 E. Seltice Way; Pawn 1 Valley, 11812 E. Sprague Ave.; Rosauers, 2610 E. 29th Ave.; Super 1 Foods, 830 E. 29th Ave.; at www.spokanetbs.org (click Kosher Dinner under quick links on left); and at the door. March 11. 11 a.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave. $16/general admission, $9/children ages 11 and younger. (509) 747-3304.