Culinary calendar

Cooking Classes at The Kitchen Engine - March classes include: today, Mexican Mounded Beef Salad and more, 5:30 p.m.; Monday, Thai Cooking, 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Mexican Easter Fiesta, 5:30 p.m.; March 21, Antipasto, Bruschetta con Cannelloni and more, 5:30 p.m.; March 25, Homemade Pasta Making, 2 p.m.; March 26, Saffron Risotto and more, 5:30 p.m.; March 28, The Secrets of Cooking Indian Food - Meat Dishes, 6 p.m.; and March 29, Beef Short Ribs and more, 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon, No. 416. (509) 328-3335.

Spring Luncheon and Card Party - Menu includes lasagna, salad, roll, tea or coffee and pineapple upside down cake. Reservations required. Today, noon-3 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi, 4420 N. Heroy Ave. $6. (509) 466-4260.

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

Spokane Valley Newcomers Club Luncheon - March luncheon. Call (509) 927-7659 for reservations. Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Savageland Pizza, 700 S. Dishman Road, Spokane Valley. $9.

Coeur d’Alene Cellars Complimentary Wine Tasting - Sample handcrafted, award-winning local wines. For more information, visit www.pilgrimsmarket.com. Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

St. Patrick’s Day Ceildh - Enjoy an Irish party featuring dinner, pipers and dancing to live music by the SpoCats. Reservations are required. Friday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. $15/center member, $21/nonmember. (509) 535-0803.

Wine and Cheese at the Market - Presented by Rocket Market. March classes include: Friday, Big Red Showdown! Walla Walla vs. Woodinville, $38 plus tax; Saturday, Small Vineyards Selections: Spain with guest Tristan Oms, $20 plus tax; March 23, Global Dessert Wine Extravaganza, $20 plus tax; and March 30, Italy by Region: Piedmont, $20 plus tax. All classes start at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. (509) 343-2253.

Timberlake High School Dinner and Auction Fundraiser - All proceeds will fund the Timberlake class of 2012 drug- and alcohol-free graduation party. Dinner at 5 p.m., live auction at 7 p.m. Saturday, Timberlake High School, 5973 W. Highway 54, Spirit Lake, Idaho. $8/adults, $5/age 11 and younger, $20/family of four. (208) 683-3400, ext. 126.

21st Annual Auction and Auction Fundraiser - Items preview 4:30-5 p.m. Dinner of corned beef and cabbage, baked macaroni and cheese, hot dogs from 5-6 p.m. Silent auction throughout evening. Loud auction begins at 6 p.m. Free child care provided beginning at 6 p.m. Benefits youth camping and activities. Saturday, Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. $10/dinner. (509) 924-7262.

Grow Your Own Food Class Series - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Classes include: Saturday, Tomatoes; March 24, Raised Bed Gardening; March 31, INW Vegetables; and April 7, Berries. All classes held from 12:30-3 p.m. Registration is required. WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12 per class or $40 for the series. (509) 477-2195.

St. Paddy’s in Palouse - Eighth annual event sponsored by the Palouse Arts Council. Featuring music by local favorites Potatohead and traditional Irish dancers. The event begins with an Irish dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. This year’s meal includes corned beef, Irish soda bread, colcannon and dessert. Paradise Creek Brewery will be offering a no-host bar. The music starts at 7 p.m. Admission limited to 125 people. Saturday, Palouse Community Center, 220 E. Main St., Palouse. $16/adults, $7/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 878-1701.

Irish-Style Beer and Cheese Tasting - Sample a variety of Irish-style beers with Sage Derby cheese. Don’t forget to wear green. For more information, visit www.pilgrimsmarket.com. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

Empty Bowls of Post Falls - Enjoy a bowl of homemade soup and take home a handcrafted ceramic bowl painted by local artisans. Benefits the Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene Food Banks. Saturday, 5-7 p.m. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $12. (208) 457-8950.

St. Paddy’s Day Feed - Annual St. Paddy’s Day Feed with a menu of corned beef, cabbage, baby reds, salad and Reubens. A beverage is included. Saturday, 5-9 p.m. Fairfield Community center, 304 E. Main, Fairfield. $15 per person.

“Signature Tastes of Spokane” Cooking Demonstration - Chefs from local restaurants will provide a cooking demonstration from recipes featured in the “Signature Tastes of Spokane” cookbook. Bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. Free, but donations accepted. (509) 328-3335.

Chocolate Tamale Class - Learn this recipe created by Chocolate Myracles’ Master Chocolatier, Julia Balassa-Myracle. Each participant will take home 2-3 tamales and enjoy one after the class. Monday or March 26, 5:30 p.m. 11616 E. Montgomery Drive No. 23. $45 per person/class. (509) 922-6353.

Cooking Classes for Adults - Offered through Community Colleges of Spokane Institute for Extended Learning. Tuesday and March 22, 6-8 p.m., Cooking Small, $38; March 27 or 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Bars – Bar None!, $57; and April 9, 6-9 p.m., Authentic Southern Fried Chicken Dinner, $49. Locations vary. Registration is required. Visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/ ContinuingEd for more information. (509) 279-6027.

Brunch For All Occasions Cooking Class - Joan Jamison of Joanie’s Magic Spoon will demonstrate how to make a brunch featuring a variety of appetizing foods. Register by emailing joaniesmagicspoon@gmail.com or by calling (509) 624-6564. Tuesday, 6 p.m. 10307 N. Prairie Drive. $45, includes instruction, recipe booklet and food.

Danish Delights - The Cuisine of Copenhagen - Cooking class. Call (208) 437-0426 to register. March 21, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $25.

Cooking Classes at the JACC - March 28: Big Bear Deli Soups and Quiches; April 12: Bob Black Spring into Salads; May 15: Cafe Carambola Peruvian Cuisine; May 21: Angelo’s Italian Cooking. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.