Culinary calendar

Alternative Whites - Unoaked Chardonnay, Alsatian whites, German Rieslings, native Spanish varietals, Rhone Valley whites, to name a few; Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $20. 343-2253.

Italian Dinner and Silent Auction - Presented by Hillyard Senior Center; Friday, 5-8:30 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. 482-0803.

Spaghetti Feed to Fight Cancer – Friday to benefit Nate Raver, a fifth-grader at Roosevelt Elementary, and family. Nate is diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a tumor in his lower leg. Menu consists of spaghetti, salad, bread, juice or coffee and dessert; 5-7 p.m., Roosevelt Elementary School, 333 W. 14th. Cost: $4/adults, $2.50/children. Call 354-4040 for more information.

Joel Cooking Class - With John Pierce, who received training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Reservations required; Saturday, noon, 165 S. Post St.; $10. Call 624-2354 for reservations.

Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee - Using your home drip machine or percolator. Includes choice of pastry and coffee sampling. Reservations required. Classes held 9 and 11 a.m. Saturday, On Sacred Grounds, 163 S. Lincoln St.; $2. 747-6294.

Camp Fire Candy - Sales taking place through Sunday. Varieties available: Creamy Smooth Mint Patties, Almond Roca Buttercrunch, Almond Caramel Clusters, P-Nuttles, Western Trail Mix, and Zingos mints (peppermint or cinnamon). Cost is $5/package with Zingos two for $5. 747-6191, ext. 19.

Guest Chef Cooking Series - Next Wednesday, Fearless Cooking for Large Parties with Chef Brett Fontana; April 18, Italian Cooking - Gnocchi with Tullia Barbanti; May 25, Lamb Cookery with Chef Doug Fisher; June 21, Vegan and Vegetarian Cooking with Chef Duane Sunwold. June 21. Classes are 7-8 p.m., 9th Street Bistro, Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St.; $20/class. 624-1349.

Chateauneuf Du Pape - A magical elixir, rarely known for being inexpensive. Taste this French red wine blend March 25, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave., $35. 343-2253.

Getting Your Vegetable Garden Ready For Spring - Sponsored by the city of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department; March 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave; $15. 625-6677.

Girl Scout Cookie Sale - Direct and booth sales March 25-April 21. Varieties are Iced Berry Pinatas, Caramel DeLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Classic Shortbread, Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Lemon Pastry Cremes and Animal Treasures. 747-8091, ext. 211.

Vine, Stein and Dine - Third annual event will be held April 2, 8 p.m., Northern Quest Casino; $35. 325-SEAT.