Culinary Calendar

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine – Today, 11 a.m. Farm to Table (begins at Spokane Farmers Market for shopping), $50; Sunday, 2 p.m., Chicken Dijon and Broadway Pea Salad, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Gourmet Way Events - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wines paired with delicious food. Call to reserve a seat. Gourmet Way, 8222 W. Government Way, Hayden. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. (208) 762-1333.

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

Delicious No-Bake Desserts - Discover how to indulge your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. At this hands-on class, you’ll pick up some tips for making no-bake desserts and make treats to take home and enjoy. Registration required. Today, 7 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; Thursday, 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400. Free.

Friendship Kitchen - Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m., St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.

Stone Ruination Nation Event - Featuring amazing Stone Brewing IPAs, including Ruination 2.0 Double IPA, RuinTen Double IPA, Oak Aged Ruination, Thunderstruck IPA and Points Unknown Imperial IPA. Plus, 2014 Stone Quadrotriticale Barrel-Aged Quad. Thursday, 6 p.m., Pints Alehouse, 10111 N. Newport Highway, Country Homes. (509) 368-9671.

Pilgrim’s Events - Free tastings include: 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: Thursday, 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.

Kegs & Cork - Taste local craft beer and wine. First 200 people receive a free stemless wine glass. Live music provided by VooDoo City Radio. Enjoy light appetizers provide by Seasons Public House. Friday, 4-8 p.m., Best Western Plus University Inn, 1516 Pullman Road, Moscow. $25. (208) 885-6465.

Book & Brews - Book Signing - Author Joan Mamanakis will be signing copies of the new book “Images of America: Cheney,” a pictorial history with more than 200 images. Proceeds from the sale of the book support museum operations. Be sure to try the craft beer of the host, New Boundary Brewing Co., the first brewery in Cheney in 105 years. Friday, 4 p.m., New Boundary Brewing, 505 First St., Cheney. (509) 235-9015.

Bottles Beer Tasting - Taste the awesome beers from Iron Horse Brewery. Friday, 5 p.m., Bottles, 3319 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 443-4027.

Cowboy Supper Show - Come enjoy an evening of food and entertainment at the Northwest’s best cowboy supper show. The experience includes a hilarious outdoor melodrama (complete with Hollywood-style special effects), a chin-wipin’ chuck wagon style indoor barbecue supper, and a nostalgic hour of cowboy trail music performed by a local favorite, the Riders of the Rockin’ B. Shows are Friday and Saturday and Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 9-10. Doors at open 5:30 p.m., Rockin B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. $45.95/adults; $16.50/age 10 and younger. (509) 891-9016.

Rocket Market Tastings - Infamous Best Deals under $10. Reservations are requested. Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20/per tasting. (509) 343-2253.

Cold Brew Class - Brew a variety of Fair Trade, sustainable, award winning coffees using various cold brew methods such as flash brew, toddy/cold brew and espresso. Call to reserve your spot. Saturday, 10 a.m., Roast House, 423 E. Cleveland Ave. $20. (509) 995-6500.

Art and Culture: Peruvian Dinner - An authentic Peruvian dinner featuring cerdo asado con papa la huancaina. There will also be live music Saturday, 6-8 p.m., Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse. $35/per person. (509) 878-8425.

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. Mondays, 7-10 a.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 437-1037.

Pickling Summer Vegetables - Cucumbers aren’t the only vegetables you can pickle to perfection. Learn how to safely pickle and preserve your summer vegetables. Extend your garden’s summer bounty into the fall and winter. Registration required. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400; Tuesday, 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.

Inland Brewers Unite Social - Get a $1 off pints at a new craft beer bar in the Garland District. Outside food allowed. Inland Brewers Unite is a group of homebrewers who meet once a month to discuss brewing beer. Open to non-IBU members. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Filt, 911 W. Garland Ave. (509) 474-9200.

Pig Out in the Park - Sept. 2-7. 36th annual food and music festival with 45 food booths, three adult beverage gardens and 100 free concerts on four stages. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $3 bites available during special hours. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.

Food For Thought Book Club - “Home for Dinner: Mixing Food, Fun and Conversation for a Happier Family and Healthier Kids,” by Anne K. Fishel. Presented in partnership with the Inland Northwest Food Network. Sept. 2, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Gozzer Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Schweitzer Fall Fest - Sept. 5-7. Three days of free live music, along with several regional wines, hard ciders and more than 60 regional micro beers on tap. For the kids there will be a soda tent where they can mix their own flavors and create wild concoctions. Visit arts, crafts and food vendors throughout the village. The ever-popular souvenir mugs, glasses and steins will be on sale all weekend as well as several other Fall Fest souvenirs. This is the final weekend of summer operations and the chairlift will be open for sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Schweitzer Mountain Village, Sandpoint. $10-$35. (208) 255-3081.

Cooking with Master Chef Steve - Cooking experiences with Master Chef Steve W. Geving of Les Toques Blanches Chefs Hall of Fame. Reservations required. Sept. 8: Cruisin’ America: Route 66 Food Meccas; and Oct. 13: Creative Catering for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Gods. Classes held 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $25/person. (208) 437-1037.

Learn to Cook with Chef Jeff Chatigny - Cooking class taught by Gastro Pub chef. Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

Treat Yo’ Self - Spokane Children’s Theatre invites you to attend and share ice cream and watch some great theater. There will be vignettes performed from each of the six plays in the 70th season. In addition, there will be improvisational theater, a raffle and silent auction. Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Spokane Children’s Theatre, 2727 N. Madelia St. $5/per person. (509) 328-4886.

Community Barbecue - Fun, food and fellowship featuring face painting, pinatas, music and more. All are welcome. Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Christ Central Church, 19 W. Shannon Ave. Free. (509) 327-9322.

Community Luau - Hosted by Knights of Columbus councils from Catholic churches in North Idaho. Line-up includes traditional Hawaiian music and Polynesian dancing. Beer, wine and mixed drinks available. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 4:30 p.m. and entertainment at 6 p.m. Benefits St. Vincent de Paul of Kootenai County’s capital campaign. For more information call (208) 818-9840. Sept. 12, 3:30 p.m., Q’emiln Park, 12201 W. Parkway Drive. $20/person.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.

Ripe for the Telling: Surprising Stories of Washington Fruit - From apples to oranges, huckleberries to durian, anthropologist Julia Harrison will cover how these perishable products preserve historic events and reflect the changing relationship to the natural world. Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280; Sept. 17, 1 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390; Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350. Free.

Odessa Deutschfest - Sept. 18-20. 45th annual celebration with German music, traditional German cuisine, a parade, street fair and craft fair, a carnival, sporting events, including a major 5K and 10K fun run and the big attraction – the Biergarten with entertainment. Street fair hours are Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Odessa Community Center, 21 E. First Ave., Odessa. (509) 982-0049.

Fourth Annual Harvest Festival - Sept. 18-20. Featuring a Pacific Northwest BBQ Association-sanctioned barbecue competition, quilt show in the Grand Coulee Dam Middle School, motorcycle poker run on Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., beer garden, hay wagon rides, communitywide yard sale, food booths and arts and crafts vendors. Barbecue competition will be Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., followed by judging. North Dam Park, Grand Coulee. (509) 633-3074.

Fiesta Spokane Heritage Festival - Second annual family-friendly event sharing and celebrating the Latino culture with the community. Featuring delicious food, Mariachi, folkloric dancers, Latin entertainment and a children’s carnival. Food vendors will be set up on Post Street serving food and beverages. Sept. 19, noon, Riverfront Park, Gondola Meadow, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 625-6601.

Music, Micros & BBQ - The “Hoptoberfest” theme features an endless barbecue buffet from 5-9 p.m., traditional fall brews and wines and live music from 7-10 p.m. Sept. 19, Coeur d’Alene Casino, Red Tail Bar and Grill, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $17. (800) 523-2464.

Spokane Symphony Opening Weekend Dinner - Sip champagne and enjoy a delicious dinner on Saturday prior to the 8 p.m. Classics concert or Sunday following the 3 p.m. matinee. Both concerts held at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Benefits the Spokane Symphony. Sept. 19-20, 5 p.m., Spokane Club, Georgian Room, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $75/dinner only. (509) 838-8511.

Appetite for Conservation - Inland Northwest Land Conservancy’s second annual fundraising extravaganza is going to be even more fun than last year. Come out to support local land conservation featuring dinner by Sante, wine from Vino!, beer from Orlison, live music with Big Red Barn, games, a silent and live auction with auctioneer Randy Wells, and dancing at the beautiful Dix Farm on the South Hill. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and donations of auction items are welcome. Sept. 20, 4 p.m., Dix Farm, 7510 S. Farm Road. $75. (509) 328-2939.

Fresh Salsas - Salsa and pico de gallo are versatile, cool summer treats made even better by fresh, seasonal ingredients. At this hands-on class, you’ll start with a traditional tomato base and move on to other ingredients and flavors. Registration required. Class space is limited. Both classes at 7 p.m., Sept. 22, Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards; and Sept. 23, Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330. Free.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Sept. 24, Focaccia and Baguette, $49; Sept. 25, Margaritaville Grill: Tacos and Margs, $59; Oct. 1, Take the Cake, $49; Oct. 2, Pizzeria Pizza and Stromboli at Home, $59; Oct. 8, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade, $49; Oct. 9, Rotisserie Rumba, $49; Oct. 14, Savory Side of Desserts, $49; Oct. 16, Tapas Party to Remember, $59; Oct. 21, Mastering Eggs 101, $49; Oct. 23, Serious Soups, $59; Oct. 28, Fried Chicken with a Southern Touch, $59; Oct. 29, Homemade Bread and Baguettes, $49. 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.

Valley Crafted Beer - Meet Valley craft brewers and drink their locally made beer in the beer gardens at Valleyfest. Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. (509) 688-0300.

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon - Established with the goal of increasing community awareness and appreciation for the diverse contributions of women leaders in Spokane, this luncheon has honored more than 200 women in the region. The keynote speaker is Cheryl Strayed, author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling memoir, “Wild,” which tells the amateur hiker’s tale as she struggles to find inner peace and stability during her 1,000-mile journey along the Pacific Crest Trail. Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 326-1190.

Inland Northwest Craft Beer Festival - Welcome 30 craft breweries pouring more than 100 types of beer. To commemorate America’s other favorite pastime, the event will be held at Avista Stadium and features live music, great food and baseball-themed fun. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and six 5 oz. tastes. Oct. 2, 4-8 p.m., Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $20/advance; $25/at the door; $15/military with valid ID; $5/designated driver. (509) 535-2922.