Culinary Calendar: Celebrations Bakery, Clover, Kitchen Engine

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - Classes include: Today, 5:30 p.m., Homemade Gnocchi, $45; Sunday, 2 p.m., Chicken Dijon and Broadway Pea Salad, $39; Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Sweet & Savory Crepes, $45; Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m., Thai Cooking Continued, $39; Aug. 24, 2 p.m., Prime Rib, $50; Aug. 25, 5:30 p.m., The Tofu Transformation, $45. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Free Wine Tastings - Every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Hayden. Free. (208) 762-1333.

Northwest Fresh - Cooking and mixology class with fresh local and organic ingredients. Make reservations at (509) 891-5980. Today and Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $40/person; $70/couple.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Today, Sushi 101; Friday, Summer Slaws, Salads, Salsas and Relishes; Aug. 22, Wok and Roll; Sept. 12, Mouthwatering Mediterranean Small Plates; Sept. 20, Thai-ing to Cook; Sept. 25, Fall Harvest Focaccia & Baguette; Sept. 26, Margaritaville Grill: Tacos and Margs; Oct. 3, Shawarma: A Taste of the Mediterranean; Oct. 8, Take the Cake; Oct. 10, Chop, Wok and Talk: Wok-style Cookery. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call (509) 533-8141. INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. $49/per class.

Dinner Club with Corbin Friends - Head to The Boathouse Restaurant for delicious food, great atmosphere and good times next to the lakeside. Thursday, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $11.00/member, $16.50/non-member. (509) 327-1584.

Northwoods Performing Arts Dinner Theatre - Friday and Saturday, chicken-fried steak dinner. Performance of 1950s and ’60s rock and roll by The Coffey Twins. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. Circle Moon Theater, 3642 N. SR 211, Newport. $25/dinner and show. (208) 448-1294.

Vino! Wine Tastings - Events include: Friday, 3-6:30 p.m., Vietti Wines of Piedmont, Italy, $15; Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., J. Lohr of California, $10; Aug. 22, 3-6:30 p.m., Nysa Vineyard of Oregon, $15; Aug. 23, 2-4:30 p.m., Wines of Catalonia, Spain, $10. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. (509) 838-1229.

Canning Basics: Getting Started - Whether you’re interested in canning to preserve your garden bounty, to save some money, or you simply enjoy preparing food, expert Anna Kestell will take you step by step through the process. She will cover necessary equipment, safety basics and which foods can well. Friday, 2 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

Summertime Rose, White and Bubbly - August is the perfect month to pop open refreshing bubbly, crisp white wines and dry rose. Nine wines, cheese and Bouzie bakery bread will be tasted. Reservations requested. Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. (509) 343-2253.

Peach Festival - Held in Green Bluff Saturdays through Sept. 1. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for a map of growers.

Savoring the Berries: The Unexpected - Chef Roberto Amodei will introduce new ways to use berries to take center stage in a dish rather than just a garnish. Bring your questions about other plants from the garden and get excited about food. Saturday, 10 a.m., Manito Meeting Room, 4 W. 21st Avenue. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Annual Garlic Faire - Family-oriented organic wine and food event. Featuring wine tasting, gourmet foods, live music, arts and crafts and lots of garlic. For more information, visit www.chinabend.com. Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., China Bend Winery, 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls, Wash. $5. (509) 732-6123.

Ales for the Trail - Enjoy a great craft beer from the Northwest and raise funds for the North Idaho Centennial Trail at the newly renovated park. Music, games and food vendors. Ride your bike to the festival and be eligible to win great prizes. Minors may attend in the company of a legal guardian. All proceeds to benefit the North Idaho Centennial Trail. Saturday, 1-7 p.m., McEuen Park, 420 E. Front St., downtown Coeur d’Alene. $24/advance; $30/gate, includes 5 pours. ID required. (208) 991-0040.

Ale Trail Kickoff - Celebrate the publication of the 2014 Inland Northwest Ale Trail Map with even more local breweries to visit and enjoy. All kickoff events will feature Inland Northwest Craft Beer on tap. Meet brewery reps, taste new beers, win swag, and celebrate local beer. For a full list of locations, visit http://inlandnwaletrail.com. Saturday, 5-8 p.m., Lantern Tap House, 1004 S. Perry St., (509) 315-9531; Aug. 21, 5-8 p.m., Pints Alehouse, 10111 N. Newport Highway, (509) 368-9671; Aug. 28, 6-9 p.m., Capone’s Pub and Grill, 751 N. Fourth Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-4843.

Taste of the Stars - Sandpoint Festival Taste of the Stars wine tasting. Tasting is complimentary for “Solo Spotlight” Grand Finale Concert attendees age 21 and older. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for tasting; concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, War Memorial Field, 855 Ontario St., Sandpoint. Concert: $39.95/adults; $10.95/age 18 and younger. (208) 265-8545.

Country Breakfast - Breakfast is open to the public, and is supported by donations in any amount that you feel you can afford. No one is turned away for inability to donate. Held Mondays, 7-11 a.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard. (208) 437-1037.

“Happy Hour, Market Style” - A farm-to-table tapas meal featuring appetizers from market vendors, plus music and local beer and wine. Tuesday, 5-7 p.m., Kootenai County Farmers’ Market, corner of U.S. Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue, Hayden. $15/per person. (208) 755-5023.

Special Requests with Chef Geving - Master Chef Steve Geving will take special requests from culinary class regulars. Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road, Blanchard, Idaho. $25. (208) 437-0426.

Sweet & Savory Dessert Class - With chef Bruce Wing. Have fun with puff pastry and learn how to make a variety of tarts. Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

Secrets of Sauerkraut - Presented by Anna Kestell, food safety and preservation specialist. Fermentation transforms food without the addition of chemicals, additives or vinegar. One of the most basic fermentations is sauerkraut. Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 893-8390.

“Ingredients” - Documentary featuring farmers and chefs who are creating a sustainable food system. Presented by Moscow Food Co-op. Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $6/general; $4/students. (208) 882-8537.

Wine 101 - Alison Atkins, a representative of Click Distributors, will teach a class on sauvignon blancs and pinot gris. Reservations are requested. Aug. 22, 5-7 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Hayden. $35/general; $25/wine club members. (208) 762-1333.

Exciting Wines of South Africa - For centuries, South Africa has quenched the thirst of many continents. You will taste two white wines and six reds. Reservations requested. Aug. 22, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. (509) 343-2253.

Gourmet Way Cooking Class - Learn the art of barbecuing with chef Rich Henning. Children are invited to attend with a parent. Featuring recipes such as cheese stuffed burgers, barbecue grill-bread with artisan Italian meats and grilled chocolate and banana sandwiches. Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $45/per parent and child. (208) 762-1333.

No-Li 12: Small Batch Festival - Your ticket gets you a wrist band, commemorative tasting glass and 12 4-ounce samples of the festival beers. You must have a wristband to enter the festival area. Purchase tickets at http://noli12.eventbrite.com. Age 21 and older only. Aug. 23, noon-4 p.m., No-Li Brewhouse, 1003 E. Trent Ave., Suite 170. $20/advance; $27/door, if available. (509) 242-2739.