Culinary Calendar

Spokane Valley Partners Distribution - Those who apply for food assistance will receive items to prepare their Christmas dinner in their regular food distribution. Hours of operation are: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and 1:30-3:45 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday Food Bank visits are by appointment only for individuals ages 70 and older or those handicapped in a mobility-limiting manner. To make an appointment, please call. Current address verification is required for all adults in the household for every visit. Mail or documents must be dated within the last 30 days and reflect adult’s name and current street address with ZIP code. Examples include: utility bill, phone bill, personal mail, rent receipt or lease agreement. Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 927-1153.

Twelve Beers of Christmas - A rare beer will be tapped every day. Lineup includes Bourbon County Stout ’15, Bruery Sucre ’14, Fremont First Nail ’15, Avery Tweak ’14, Bear Republic Tartare Rouge, Firestone Walker Sucaba ’15, North Coast Old Stock Cellar Reserve ’13, Boulevard Rye on Rye ’14, Fremont KDS ’14, Fremont Bbomb - Coffee & Cinnamon ’15, Almanac Simcoe Sour and Firestone Walker Double DBA ’12. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Manito Tap House, 3011 S. Grand Blvd. (509) 279-2671.

Get Hooked at Waddell’s - Swag, giveways and drawings for winter gear, plus a Red Hook Snowboard. Purchase beers from Red Hook, Kona and Widmer for $4 and you will receive entry tickets every 30 minutes for the drawing of a Columbia women’s winter coat and a Red Hook Snowboard. Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., Waddell’s Pub and Grill, 4318 S. Regal St. (509) 443-6500.

Timber Christmas Dinner - A meal will be held on Christmas Eve on Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or later as needed. Timber Gastro Pub, 1610 E. Schneidmiller Ave., Post Falls. Free. (208) 262-9593.

City Gate Dinner - A Christmas Eve dinner will be served. Thursday, 4-7 p.m., City Gate, 170 S. Madison St. Free. (509) 455-9670.

Union Gospel Mission Dinner - A Christmas Eve dinner and program will be held. Dinner and program begins at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Thursday, Union Gospel Mission, 1224 E. Trent Ave. Free. (509) 535-8510.

St. Charles Catholic Church Dinner - The annual Christmas Dinner will be served in the parish gym. All are welcome. Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Charles Catholic Church, 4515 N. Alberta St. Free. (509) 327-9573.

Mid-City Concerns/Senior Center Dinner - Christmas dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. for seniors and at noon for the general public. Everyone is welcome. Friday, 11:30 a.m., Mid-City Concerns Meals on Wheels, 1222 W. Second Ave. Free. (509) 747-3257.

Punks for a Princess Polar Plunge - Plunge for Tru, a young girl in need of a service dog. A dog named Indy (short for Independence) is in training and the money raised will fund his training and costs. Plunge kicks off at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Honeysuckle Beach on Hayden Lake. After party to follow at the Mad Bomber Brewing Company with food by Blue Smoke BBQ, cool prizes, and live music provided by Bird Fight. Jan. 1, 11 a.m., Mad Bomber Brewing, 9265 N. Government Way, Hayden. $25. (208) 762-7343.

Compass Club Luncheon - Doors at 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Menu includes chicken breast with linguine, salad, dessert, and coffee or tea. Guest speaker from Community Outreach and the Spokane Police Department. Email Compassres@gmail.com or call for reservations. Jan. 5, noon, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $25. (509) 455-7789.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - Jan. 6, 5:30 p.m., Make Your Own Condiments, $39; Jan. 10, 2 p.m., Wonderful World of Sea Scallops, $55; Jan. 12, 5:30 p.m., Artisan Pizza, $45; Jan. 19, 5:30 p.m., Sweet and Savory Crepes, $45; Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m., Classic Breakfast Dishes Reinvented: A Plant-Based Brunch, $39; Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m., Basic Knife Skills, $49; Jan. 24, 2 p.m., Cut Your Own Steaks, $55; Jan. 25, 5 p.m., Tamales: Traditional and Dessert, $45; Jan. 28, 5:30 p.m., New Orleans Classic Gumbo, Po’Boys and Beignets, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Jan. 8, A Taste of Tuscany, $49; Jan. 13, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade, $49; Jan. 14, Genuine Seafood Boil: A Fresh Taste of the South, $59; Jan. 21, Homemade Croissants: Chocolate and Almond, $49; Jan. 22, Thai-ing to Cook, $59; Jan. 28, Cooking Basics, $59; Jan. 29, There’s an App(etizer) for That, $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 or (509) 279-6030.