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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Pilgrim’s Events - Free tastings include: Today, 3:30 p.m., Beer Tasting: Scuttlebutt Brewing Co.; Sept. 4, 3:30 p.m., Labor Day Beer and Cider Picks; Sept. 11, 3:30 p.m., Meet the Winemaker Tasting: Snake River Winery. Other events include: Aug. 27, 6:30-8 p.m., Elimination Diet Support: A Guided Journey to Ultimate Health, free; Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m., Urban Farming Movie: “Growing Cities,” free. Call for reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Today, Mouthwatering Mediterranean Small Plates, $59; Sept. 24, Focaccia and Baguette, $49; Sept. 25, Margaritaville Grill: Tacos and Margs, $59. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call. All classes are 6-8 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. (509) 533-8141.

Bad Girls and Good Wine - Laura Sable will be performing songs made famous by women who defied cultural norms at their time: Mae West, Sophie Tucker, Marilyn Monroe and Bette Midler. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars, 3890 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene. $35. (208) 664-2336.

South American Wines: More Than Malbec - This seminar will examine wine-growing areas in South America. Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Total Wine & More (Spokane Valley), 13802 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 922-1530.

National Lentil Festival – Friday kicks off with free lentil chili, live music on four stages, local microbrew beer garden, games and activities for the family and a great selection of food, arts and crafts and information booths. Visit www.lentilfest.com for a full list of events and locations in Pullman on Friday and Saturday. Free admission to festival. (800) 365-6948.

Rocket Market Tastings - Tastings include: Friday, Small Italian Vineyards; and Aug. 28, Infamous Best Deals under $10. Reservations are requested. All tastings at 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20/per tasting. (509) 343-2253.

Dole Get Up and Grow! Healthy Eating Summer Tour – Friday-Monday. Get healthy this summer with free tastings, a DIY smoothie bar and other hands-on fruit and veggie fun at local grocery stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Visitors who sign Dole’s Get Up and Grow Pledge have a chance to receive free produce and a wellness getaway. Visit www.dole.com/getupandgrow for a full list of locations. Free. (714) 881-2363.

No-Li Presents The ’KAN JamBEERee - Eight craft breweries, more than 20 specialty beers, food trucks, live music and more. Participating breweries include Alameda Brewing, Payette Brewing, Black Raven Brewing, Base Bamp Brewing, Firestone Walker Brewing, Oakshire Brewing and Schooner Exact Brewing. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., No-Li Brewhouse, 1003 E. Trent Ave. $20. (509) 242-2739.

Budgefest 2015 - A celebration of beer with barbecue and live music. Music includes Jar in the Yard, Ratchet Bachelor and The Down Low. Saturday, 2-10 p.m., Budge Brothers Brewery, 2018 E. Riverside Ave. (509) 426-3340.

Hopped Up Brewing Art, Music and Beer Festival - Celebrate a creative community at this family-friendly outdoor event. Bringing the community together around local art, music and craft beer. Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m., Hopped Up Brewing, 10421 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 413-2488.

Catholic Singles Mingle - Barbecue potluck in the park. Make reservations on website at www.meetup.com/ Catholic-Singles-Mingle. Bring your own meat to grill and dish to share. Saturday, 2 p.m., Sullivan Park, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. Free. (509) 226-1380.

Public Salmon Barbecue - Bring your friends and enjoy a salmon dinner with free entertainment starting at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. Funds benefit the center. Sunday, noon-4 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $12/adult; $10/seniors age 65 and older; $8/children age 12 and younger. (509) 328-5654 or (509) 981-3664.

Pop-Up Garden Party - Celebrate the end of summer. Participants will be notified about the secret “pop-up” location in the Coeur d’Alene area the day of the event. There will be hors d’oeuvres prepared by chef and restaurateur Adam Hegsted (The Cellar, The Wandering Table) using regional ingredients. Music by the Frantz Brothers. Proceeds to benefit the Inland Northwest Food Network. Visit http://inwfood network.org/event/garden-party for more information and to purchase tickets. Sunday, 4-8 p.m. $45. (503) 307-4505.

Country Breakfast - The program is supported by donations in any amount that you feel you can afford. No one is turned away for inability to donate. Breakfast is open to the public Mondays, 7-10 a.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 437-1037.

Pickling Summer Vegetables - Learn how to safely pickle and preserve your summer vegetables. Registration required. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390; Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400; Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280. Free.

Mostly Merlot Wine Dinner - Featuring five delicious courses paired with wine. Call for reservations. Aug. 26, 6 p.m., Europa Restaurant, 125 S. Wall St. $55/person. (509) 455-4051.