Culinary Calendar

Perfect Lemonade Cooking Demo - Learn to make the perfect lemonade. Please RSVP. Wednesday. 1 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. Free. (509) 328-3335.

Fish and Chips Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Friday. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

National Lentil Festival - 20th annual event. Friday, 6-11 p.m.: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, food, information booths, and games; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: lentil pancake breakfast, Grand Parade, lentil cook off, Lentil Lane Food Court, Lentil Land kids’ area, Lentil Gallery arts and crafts, microbrewery tasting tent, live music, sporting events, Tase T. Lentil fun run and Tour de Lentil 100K bike ride. Downtown Pullman. Free admission. (800) 365-6948.

Senior Luau Dinner - Entertainment follows dinner. Friday. 6 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave., Post Falls. $10. (208) 773-9582.

Sons of Norway Italian Night - Spaghetti dinner. Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner and dance at 6:30. Friday. Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $8.50. (509) 326-9211.

Bodacious Barbecue at Beyond Hope Resort - Fundraiser for the Hope Memorial Community Center includes DJ Rhythm Machine, dancing and live and silent auctions. Tickets available in Hope at the Holiday Shores Cafe, Island View Resort, Hope Marina and Beyond Hope Resort and in Sandpoint at Pend Oreille Pasta. Saturday. 4 p.m., Beyond Hope Resort in the Hope Peninsula on Lake Pend Oreille. $35/each. (208) 264-5481.

Keystone International Arts Festival - Local artisans, musicians and entertainers with ethnic vendors, food vendors, handicrafts and local community groups. Denise Cerreta, founder of One World Everybody Eats in Salt Lake City will talk about the upcoming opening of One World Spokane Organic Community Kitchen at 1804 E. Sprague Ave. and Organic Community Garden on First Avenue. Free parking available. INWBA Sanctioned Outdoor Boxing Showcase sponsored by East Spokane Business Association and the Spokane Boxing Club will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1800 block of East Sprague Avenue at Pittsburg Street, in front of the new International mural. (509) 251-0156.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays through Sept 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. (509) 238-6438.

Pie Festival - Enjoy an old fashioned festival including a pie walk, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and pies. Saturday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1421 North Meadowwood Lane, Liberty Square Parking Lot, Liberty Lake. (509) 879-4965.

52nd Annual Salmon Barbecue Dinner - Entertainment by the Panhandle Polecats. Tickets available at the door. Sunday. Noon-4 p.m., 1901 N. Sullivan Road. $10/adults, $9/seniors, $6/children age 12 and younger. (509) 927-4592.

Dine to Donate - A fundraising event to help the homeless in Spokane. Dine at any of the three Applebee’s restaurants located on the South Hill, Northpointe and Spokane Valley, on all Sundays in August. Request a flyer from Interfaith Hospitality and bring to Applebee’s restaurants and 10 percent of your meal will be donated to Interfaith Hospitality of Spokane to help the homeless in Spokane. (509) 747-5487.

Sons of Norway Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social - Menu will include homemade pie, pie a la mode, banana split, root beer floats, sundaes, ice cream cones, coffee, and soft drinks. Sunday. 1-3 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. (509) 326-9211.

Hawaiian Seminar and Lunch - Sheri Maier, a native Hawaiian, will do a cultural presentation on Hawaii. She will bring along some professional dancers from the Northwest Hula Co. Come in a Hawaiian outfit if you have one and be prepared to have fun. The dancers will give a few pointers to those that want to try a step or two. Enjoy Teriyaki/Pineapple Chicken over Rice and Coconut Cake for dessert. Pre-register at the Corbin Activity Senior Center. Next Wednesday.11 a.m.-1 p.m., Corbin Activity Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Free seminar; $7.50/lunch. (509) 327-1584.

Pig Out in the Park - Next Wednesday-Sept. 1. 29th annual food and music festival with 50 food booths and three beverage gardens. 75 entertainment acts perform on three stages for all six days of this event. See full line up of music at www.spokanepigout.com. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. (509) 921-5579.

Bosch Wishful Kneads Cooking Classes - Dehydrating and jerky making. Aug. 28. 1 p.m., Wishful Kneads-Bosch Kitchen Center, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 25. $10. (208) 676-1500.

Liver and Onions Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Aug. 29. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

Breast Cancer Fundraising Breakfast at Applebee’s - Team “Fight Like A Girl, Heaven Can Wait” will walk 60 miles from Sept. 12-14 for the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. Their goal is to raise a minimum of $24,200 to help fight breast cancer. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice or coffee. There will be a car wash next door. Aug. 30. 8-10 a.m., 12217 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $8. (509) 499-6552.

Fall Fest - Tasting tents will feature regional microbrews, wine, and soda. Chairlift rides, activities for children, and free live music. Aug. 30-31. Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint. (208) 263-9555.

Moosapalooza - Brews, Blues and Rock and Roll - Music starts at noon; moose dogs and burgers will be sold; full bar will be provided by the Iron Horse. A collaboration between the Moose Market Lounge and the Iron Horse. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Hospice of North Idaho. Aug. 30. Noon-10 p.m., Sherman Park, Between Third and Fourth on Sherman Avenue, downtown Coeur d Alene. $5, includes glass of beer. (208).

Summer Soiree at Beacon Hill - Features 35 wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live music by Nicole Lewis Quartet. Fundraiser for the Spokane Symphony. Reservations required. For more information, visit www.spokanesyphonyassoc.org. Sept. 4. 5:30 p.m., Beacon Hill Events, 4348 E. Wellesley Ave. $35. (509) 458-8733.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing five-course, gourmet dinner featuring Cougar-connected Washington wines. Held every Friday evening before home football games. Feasts will be held: Sept. 5 with Kelly Tucker of Reininger Winery; Sept. 19 with Ted Baseler of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; Sept. 26 with Jeff and Vicki Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards; Oct. 17 with Scott Williams of Kiona Vineyards; Nov. 7 with Shane McKibben with Amavi Cellars; and Nov. 21 with Annette Bergevin of Bergevin Lane. Music and art reception including wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. Recommended attire is business casual. Visit www.feast.wsu.edu for menus and reservations. Sept. 5. Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $75, plus tax. (509) 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

Oktoberfest and Chalk of the Town Competition - Annual event with some events beginning at 7 a.m., and Oktoberfest at noon with sausages, beer, games and live music. Evening dance in the square. Sept. 6. Friendship Square, Moscow. (208).

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Chili Cook-Off - Show off your chili skills at this annual event. In conjunction with Haul Ass to Harrison Show and Shine. Cash prizes for People’s Choice. Sept. 14. 11 a.m., City Park on Highway 97, Harrison, Idaho. (509) 680-1355.

Caring for Kids Luncheon - To benefit St. Anne’s Children and Family Center and Morning Star Boys’ Ranch. Reservations required. Sept. 16. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 358-4254.

A Little Night Music - Magical night of heavy hors d’oeuvres, fine wine, auction and live music by Sammy Eubanks. Benefits the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. Sept. 19. 6:30-10 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, Spokane Valley. $50. (509) 324-1995.

An Evening of Dessert with Frank Peretti - Fundraiser for Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center and Real Choices Clinic. Event includes desserts made by the pastry chef at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, musical selections, and a brief drama presentation. For tickets, visit www.openarmsevents.com. Sept. 19. 7-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $35/each, $280/table. (208) 687-6906.

Pancake Breakfast - Menu will include homemade buttermilk pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, orange juice, and coffee. There will also be a paper shred truck for individuals to bring papers to shred, sponsored by Washington Trust Bank. Sept. 20. 8-11 a.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $4/person; $2/per child. (509) 535-0803, ext. 3.

Under the Tuscan Sun - 16th annual wine and microbrew tasting and auction, presented by East Adams County Healthcare Foundation, benefiting Adams County Hospital District 2. 6-8 p.m., silent auction; 8 p.m., live auction. Sept. 27. American Legion Building, 106 W. Broadway, Ritzville. $15. (509) 659-1376.

Festa Italiana - Enjoy live family entertainment, mouthwatering food, cooking demonstrations, a wine and beer garden, “Italian Idol” karaoke singing contest, artisan and business booths, “Mercantino” (little market) farmers’ market, Spokane Italian Car Club show and the Bolla Grape Stomp Contest. Free hands-on activities for children along with carnival booth games and jumping castles. Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission; parking is $1, proceeds benefit local youth/school groups. (208) 773-8522.

The Bishop’s Poor Man’s Meal - Soup and bread lunch and open house. Proceeds benefit the House of Charity. Oct. 5. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific Ave. $10/person, $30/family. (509) 358-4254.

Red Hatters in Eastern Washington and Idaho - Lunch, style show, bazaar, and door prizes. Lunch is choice of Beef Burgundy or Vegetarian Lasagna. Reservations required. Oct. 15. 11:15 a.m., Sons Of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $22. (509) 443-6855.

OctoBrewfest Auction - 13th annual event. Enjoy a sampling of microbrews from northwest breweries, wine and gourmet root beer tastings. Bidding on silent and live auction items. Benefit for the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Must be 21 or older. Oct. 18. 5:30-11 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $13/advance, $15/door. (509) 325-SEAT.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Theme is “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval” with fencing, wine, food and an auction. Benefits the North Idaho AIDS Coalition. Oct. 18. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. $50/advance, $60/door. (208) 665-2357.