Culinary calendar

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon - Established with the goal of increasing community awareness and appreciation for the contributions of women leaders in Spokane. The keynote speaker is Cheryl Strayed, author of the New York Times best-selling memoir “Wild.” Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 326-1190.

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.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Thursday, Take the Cake, $49; Friday, 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.

Vino! Tastings – Friday, 3-7:30 p.m., Selections from Vino’s Wine of the Month Club; Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., Locations by Orin Swift; Oct. 9, 3-6:30 p.m., Monte Scarlatto of Red Mountain; Oct. 10, 2-4:30 p.m., Cabernet Sauvignon from around the World. Tastings include cheese and crackers. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. $10-$15. (509) 838-1229.

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. Friday, 4-8 p.m.,and Saturday, noon-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.

A Little Night Music - Annual WCFR tradition. Enjoy five courses of outstanding cuisine from some of Spokane’s finest chefs, a dessert dash, raffle, live and silent auction fun and topped off with dancing and live music from the Sammy Eubanks Band. Friday, 6 p.m., Riverside Place, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $75. (509) 324-1995.

Oktoberfest at St. Charles Parish - Featuring a beer garden, food, desserts, crafts, fresh produce, jewelry and raffles. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Charles Catholic Church, 4515 N. Alberta St. Free admission. (509) 710-0127.

Cheese Making Workshop - Learn how to make ricotta soft cheese and Gouda hard cheese using milk from Lucky Hook Goat Dairy in Moses Lake. Saturday, 9 a.m., WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $65. (509) 477-2195.

Apple Fest 2015 - Homemade apple dumplings, pie, baked goods, arts/craft vendors and entertainment. Hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays, noon-5 p.m., through October. Greenbluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road. Free. (509) 979-2607.

Two Seven Oktoberfest - Authentic crystal German steins, German food specials and lots of great German beer in the parking lot beer garden. Live music from The BoomShack String Band, Hey! is for Horses and Jus Wright and the River City Roots. Saturday, noon-8 p.m., Two Seven Public House, 2727 S. Mt. Vernon St. (509) 473-9766.

Hoedown for HOPE - Dinner, live music, dancing, auction and raffles to support children who are deaf and hard of hearing on their journey to listen and talk at HOPE School, the region’s only listening and spoken language program. Saturday, 5 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, Centennial Ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $55/person. (509) 863-7097.

Mushroom Foray with Rich Leon - Join Rich Leon on a walk at the Iller Creek Conservation area to look for mushrooms and other wild edibles. This is a leisurely walk with plenty of stops and is suitable for all ages. Call (509) 328-2939 or email juddman@inlandnwland.org to register. Sunday, 10 a.m., Iller Creek Conservation Area, 9001 E. Holman Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 328-2939.

Movie and Merlot - The Spokane premiere showing of “A Movement of Movement,” the Pilates film documentary by filmmaker Mark Pedri. Hosted by Pilates Evolved Studio and AthleticKinetics Pilates Cross-Training. Email office@barristerwinery.com or call for reservations. Sunday, 4 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. Free; reservations requested. (509) 465-3591.

Food For Thought Book Club - Oct. 7, “Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World,” by Paul Stamets; and Nov. 4, “Farmacology: What Innovative Family Farming Can Teach Us” by Daphine Miller. Presented in partnership with the Inland Northwest Food Network. Meets at 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Gozzer Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Lantern Tap House Freshtival – Don’t miss the third annual Freshtival Festival featuring delicious fresh hop beers from all around the region. Live music at 10 p.m. Thursday: John Craigie; Friday: Bart Budwig. Oct. 8-10, 11 a.m., Lantern Tap House, 1004 S. Perry St. Free admission. (509) 315-9531.

Kitchen Engine Classes – Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m., Homemade Pasta, $45; Oct. 11, 2 p.m., Classic Desserts, $39; Oct. 13, 5:30 p.m., Autumn Pie Class, $45; Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m., Fall Veggie and Guiltless Cream Soups, $39; Oct. 18, 2 p.m., Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks, $45; Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m., It’s All Greek To Me: Vegetarian Style, $39. Call to register. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.