CuliNary calendar
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. Held this Sunday and the first Sunday of the month through the end of the year. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Garfield McCroskey House, 803 N. Fourth St., Garfield, Wash. $8/adults, $5/children age 11 and younger. (509) 635-1459.
The Singing Nuns Dessert Social and Concert – July 4. Gate opens at 7 p.m. with tours beginning at 7:15. Concert by the Singing Nuns at 8:30 p.m. View Spokane fireworks show about 10:20 p.m. There are no reservations, just pay at the gate. Free desserts and drinks – alcohol-free event – bring your own lawn chairs and flashlights. Mount St. Michaels, 8500 N. St. Michaels Road. $5/general, free/age 7 and younger with paying adult. (509) 466-9178.
Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast - Sponsored by the Usk Community Club. All-you-can-eat. A community parade will follow. July 4, 8-11 a.m., Usk Community Hall, 2442 Black Road, Usk, Wash. $4.50/adults, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 445-1433.
Red, White and Blue Pancake Feast - Benefits the Bayview fireworks fund. July 4, 8:30-11 a.m., Bayview Community Center, Bayview, Idaho. $7/adults, $3.50/children. (208) 683-1980.
Deaf Community Picnic - Food and beverages provided by Spokane Silent Club. Bring lawn chairs, swimsuits and drinks. Contact havillahfarmer@gmail.com for more information. July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Comstock Park, 29th Avenue and Wall Street.
Moran Prairie Strawberry Festival - Vendors, car show and strawberry shortcake. For more information, contact coquille@live.com. July 7, 10 a.m., Moran Prairie Grange, 6106 S. Palouse Highway. Free admission. (509) 443-2263.
“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. Dates and chefs include: July 11, Chef Jeremy Hansen; Aug. 8, Chef Barney Ballard; and Sept. 12, Chef Justin Otis. Tickets available at savorsandpoint.com. 4:30-8:30 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $50 per person. (208) 265-9565.
Team SOS Bake Sale - Share Our Strength is a national campaign that mobilizes Americans to end childhood hunger by holding bake sales in their communities. July 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wal-Mart, 15727 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. (630) 270-6835.
Corbin Activity Center Fundraiser - Twenty percent of the gross sales will be donated to the center. July 18-19, 11 a.m., Monterey Cafe, 9 N. Washington St. (509) 327-1584.