Culinary Calendar
Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 30. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids posse, and after dinner boot-tappin’ Western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B on the main stage. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. (509) 891-9016.
Community Cook-out - Presented by the East Central Senior Center. Enjoy barbecue hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans, veggies, potato chips, watermelon and ice cream while listening to bluegrass music. The Just Friends bluegrass band performs at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the low-cost senior activities at the center. Thursday. 1 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone St. $5 (donations are appreciated). (509) 625-6693.
Luau Dinner and Dance - Hawaiian roast pork, sweet potato souffle, Chinese cabbage slaw, rice, fruit and dessert. Dancing to Uncle Harold’s Band. Reservations needed by next Wednesday. July 14, 6:30 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $10.50. (509) 326-9211.
All Spokane Valley Picnic and Barbecue - In cooperation with the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, a day of celebration, food, games, music and fellowship. Music starts at 6 p.m. with classic sounds of Junior Cadillac. July 15. Pavillion Park, corner of Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 362-4039.
Cajun Festival - Age 21 and over on July 15, 2-10 p.m., Family Day on July 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $25-40. (800) 325-SEAT.
Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat. July 16. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4.50/adults, $2.50/age 6 and younger. (509) 326-9211.
The Art of Tasting: Vive Italia! - Four-course menu by Chef Jim Barrett featuring foods, dishes, olive oils and cheeses. Tasting younger and older wines from Piedmont, Tuscany and Veneto. July 18. 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $100. (800) 688-4142.
Hillyard Senior Center Ice Cream and Strawberry Social - Includes sweet treat and entertainment. RSVP required. July 19. 1-3 p.m., Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. $3. (509) 482-0803.