Culinary calendar

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with take-out from 1-3 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 324-1995.

Ethnic Cuisine Cooking Class - Sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op. Today, “Japanese Home Cooking,” 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required. Register at 121 E. Fifth St. in downtown Moscow. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse, 420 E. Second St., Moscow, Idaho. $21 per class. (208) 882-1942.

Food Fear Factor (Valley) - For youth in grades six and up. Sample a variety of unusual and exotic foods and participate in a number of food-related challenges. Today. 4 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Food Fear Factor (Moran Prairie) - For youth in grades six and up. Sample a variety of unusual and exotic foods and participate in a number of food-related challenges. Thursday. 4 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Transitions Fundraiser - Sixth Annual “People Who Care Helping Women Who Dare” with breakfast today at 7 a.m. and lunch on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Deanna Davis, author of “Living with Intention” will be the visionary speaker. Red Lion Hotel at the Park. Free, donations optional. (509) 328-6702.

Italian Cooking Classes - Hosted by Paula Mannino. Prepare and enjoy a five-course meal featuring authentic, regional Italian recipes. Single session classes will be held Thursdays and will run through December. Reservations are required. Payment in advance is required. Thursday. 5:30-8:30 p.m., 7425 E. Columbia Drive. $50. (509) 893-8969.

Wishful Kneads-Bosch Cooking Classes - Thursday, 1 p.m., “Autumn Cakes and Pastries,” $10. Wishful Kneads-Bosch Kitchen Center, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 25, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-1500.

Camp Reed Sixth Annual Gourmet Dinner and Auction - Social and silent auction at 5 p.m., dinner and live auction at 7:30. Reservations required. Saturday. Davenport Hotel, Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $75. (509) 838-3577, ext. 142.

EWU Alumni Homecoming Brunch - Have something to eat before the game on Saturday. 10 a.m.-noon. Eastern Washington University, LA Lounge, Cheney. (509) 359-4839.

Pancake Breakfast and Rummage Sale - Pancakes, fresh eggs, bacon, and orange juice. All proceeds will go to Center Pointe. Breakfast from 9 a.m.-noon; rummage sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Center Pointe, 1408 N. Washington St. Breakfast: $5/adults, $4/seniors and children. (509) 325-5451.

Breakfast with the Elks Officers - Open to the public. Sunday. 9-11 a.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

Endicott German Dinner and Silent Auction - Presented by Endicott Community Club. Menu consists of German and potato sausage, meatballs, German noodles, Kraut Kuga, sauerkraut, tossed salad, rye bread, rolls, apple crisp, pumpkin dessert and cookies. Silent auction ends at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Endicott School gym/cafeteria, 308 School Road, Endicott, Wash. $12/general, $6/age 6-10, free/age five and younger. (509) 657-3753.

Compass Club Luncheon and Fundraiser - A women’s club for introducing newcomers to the area. Menu to include: pork loin, yam casserole, peas with pearl onions and pumpkin squares. Auction/bidding at 10:30 a.m.; meeting/lunch at 11:30. Reservations are due by Thursday. Tuesday. Sons of Norway, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $12.50/includes lunch. (509) 465-4043.

The Kitchen Engine Spaghetti Cooking Demo - Learn how to make “Five Generation Spaghetti” with John Guarisco. RSVP required. Tuesday. 5:30 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. $10. (509) 328-3335.

The Kitchen Engine Pumpkin Waffles Cooking Demo - Learn how to make pumpkin waffles. RSVP required. Tuesday. 1 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. $5. (509) 328-3335.

Tasteful Thursdays - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Held every Thursday in November and December. Enjoy live music while sampling the co-op’s wine and beer, fruits, veggies, entrees, baked goods and more. 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

30th Anniversary Tri-Cities Wine Festival - Judged competition, seminars, public tasting and silent auction, now Washington’s longest-running judged wine festival. Friday in Kennewick from 6:30-10 p.m. for Then and Now: 30 Years of Northwest Wine and Food seminar; and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for Northwest American Viticultural Areas seminar; and public tasting and silent auction from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Pasco. Nov. 7-8. Tri-City Country Club, 314 N. Underwood, Kennewick; and Pasco Red Lion Hotel, 2525 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. $65/seminars; public tasting/auction: $55/advance, $60/door. (509) 528-4606.

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Reservations required. Nov. 7. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $7. (509) 926-2328.

Epicurean Delight, Spokane’s Ultimate Culinary Gala - The 27th annual event features the most exquisite restaurants, paired with the finest wineries and microbreweries of the Inland Northwest. Proceeds from this event benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Social hour and wine tasting at 6 p.m., dinner at 7, drawing winners announced at 9, dancing 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Nov. 7. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150. (509) 624-0151.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing four-course, gourmet dinner featuring Cougar-connected Washington wines. Held Friday evenings before home football games. Feasts will be held 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. Recommended attire is business casual. Visit www.feast.wsu.edu for menus and reservations. Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $75, plus tax. (509) 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

Second Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction - Prime rib dinner at 5 p.m.; auction at 7. Hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help of St. John, St. Catherine of Oakesdale and Holy Rosary of Rosalia. Proceeds will benefit the three parishes equally. Nov. 8. Holy Rosary Catholic Church hall, Rosalia, Wash. Dinner: $15/adults, $5/ages 5-12, free/age four and younger. (509) 879-6971.

Coeur d’Alene Symphony Wine Tasting - Fundraiser includes wine, food, auction and chamber music. Tickets available at the symphony office or call. Nov. 8. 4:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center at the Old Church, 405 William St., Post Falls. $35/each. (208) 765-3833.

Fall Bazaar - Hosted by the Women of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. Enjoy baked goods, white elephant items, crafts, plants, quilts and a quilt raffle. Lunch menu includes soup, sandwiches and pie. Nov. 8. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1926 W. Chelan Ave. (509) 326-1252.

Holiday Entertaining - Cooking class taught by Jeremiah Timmons of Ambrosia Bistro and Cafe. Nov. 8. 6-8 p.m., Saunders Cheese Market, 210 S. Washington St. $45/person. (509) 455-9400.

Pancake Feed, Bake Sale, Bazaar and Silent Auction - Gifts, crafts, baked goods, thrift shop. Breakfast consists of pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. Nov. 8. 8:30 a.m.-noon., Lilac Plaza Retirement Community, 7007 N. Wiscomb St. $4.50/adults, $3/age 3-11, free/age two and younger. (509) 489-7612.

Pesto - Italian Cooking - A one-day workshop. Nov. 8. 6-8 p.m., Tullia’s Sauce House, 1407 W. Mansfield Ave. $22. (509) 625-6200.