Culinary calendar

Baked Brie Cooking Class - Caramelized baked brie with sliced apples and toasted baguette demonstrated by Colleen Kent, owner of Crossroads Catering at The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon. $15. Thursday, 6 p.m. Preregistration required. (509) 328-3335.

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.

Heart-Shaped Pizzas for Sale - Thursday-Sunday. $1 from the sale of each pizza will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. Paper hearts are also available for purchase for $1. Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar, Spokane Valley. (509) 927-4284.

Kitchen and Dining Donation Items Needed - Items needed for Second Chance Cooking Sale to benefit the Slow Food Spokane River organization. Items needed include new and used kitchen and dining items that still work, plates, glasses, pots, pans, cookbooks, linens, candlesticks, silverware, blenders, etc. Appliances limited to counter-top size. Donations will be tax deductible. Drop-off locations include: Peter’s and Sons Florist, 170 S. Lincoln St. and The Book Parlor, 1414 W. Broadway Ave. (509) 209-2851.

Go Red for Women Luncheon – Today. Day of educational breakout sessions, inspirational survivor stories, a heart-healthy luncheon and keynote speaker Diana Nyad. Presented by Providence Health Care, the event educates and empowers women in Spokane about heart disease, the greatest threat to their health. 9 a.m.-noon, educational breakout sessions; noon-1:30 p.m., luncheon; 1:30-2:30 p.m., auction checkout. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 536-1500.

Millwood Indoor Farmers Market - Local and organic food available Wednesdays, noon-5 p.m., through April 30. 8919 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood. (509) 475-1676.

Used Book Sale and Candy Contest - Second annual event. Used books, CDs, DVDs and VHS movies, sheet music band board games. Local bakers and candy makers will compete for culinary honors. Panhandle Public Health Foundation, a nonprofit foundation, raises money to support public health services in the five northern counties. Thursday and Friday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden, Idaho. (208) 415-5103.

Valentine’s Day Cooking Class - Hosted by Paula Mannino. Learn authentic Italian recipes tailored for Valentine’s Day. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Thursday. 5:30-8:30 p.m., 7425 E. Columbia Drive. $50. (509) 893-8969.

“Love our Seniors” Wine Tasting and Open House - Event to benefit Meals on Wheels. Featuring award-winning wines from Lake Crest Winery, hors d’oeuvres and music. Five Gallery of Thum’ artists will be painting throughout the day. Friday. 2-8:30 p.m., Steam Plant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln St. $75. (509) 294-9234, (509) 747-8190.

Valentine Reds - Presented by Rocket Market. Enjoy a variety of red wines from around the world, chocolate and a champagne toast. Reservations are required. Friday. 7 p.m., 726 E. 43rd Ave. $30 plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

Chocolate Walk - Stroll downtown Coeur d’Alene and visit the participating merchants for free chocolate including fountains, wines, imported chocolates and home-made delicacies and more. Friday. 5-8 p.m., downtown Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 415-0116.

Senior Valentine Dinner and Dance - Includes entertainment by Kelly Hughes. Dinner served at 6:15 p.m. followed by the dance at 7. Friday. Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave., Post Falls. $12/each. (208) 773-9582.

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

Valentine Dinner and Dance - Menu includes: mixed green salad with raspberry dressing, chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, vegetable medley and a Valentine dessert. Friday. 5:30 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $10.50 per person. (509) 326-9211.

“The Quiet Spell of Winter” Dinner - With world renowned University of Idaho music professor Ferenc Cseszko. Reservations required. Saturday. 6 p.m., The Bank Left Gallery Bistro and Tearoom, 100 S Bridge, Palouse, Wash. $35. (509) 878-8425.

ONYX Release Winemaker’s Dinner - The multi-course, wine-paired menu is an elegant and intimate opportunity to enjoy wines selected by Keith Pilgrim. Saturday. 7-11 p.m., Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard, 34715 N. DeMoss Road, Red Mountain, Benton City, Wash. $115. (509) 588-6082, ext. 105.

Red Wine and Chocolate Weekend - Saturday and Sunday. Events include the release of 2005 ONYX, Keith Pilgrim’s signature Bordeaux blend made exclusively from Red Mountain vineyards. Theo Chocolate of Seattle will be tempting guests while educating them about their blends and unique approach to chocolate at demos. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard, 34715 N. DeMoss Road, Benton City, Wash. (509) 588-6082, ext. 105.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church. Menu will include spaghetti with meat sauce, green salad, roll, dessert and beverages. Saturday. 4-6 p.m., 4449 N. Nevada St. $5/person; Free/children age 6 and younger. (509) 487-9667.

Sweetheart Ball - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Semi-formal. Dinner and dancing. Saturday. 2605 N. Robie Road. (509) 926-2328.

Sweethearts Dinner - Steak and lobster, salad, vegetables, rice pilaf and dessert, along with champagne. Followed by dancing to Rock Bottom. Saturday. 5-10 p.m., 414 First St., Cheney. $52/couple. (509) 235-6294.

Valentine Dinner Theater Date Night - Includes performance of “Forever Plaid” and dinner at Cedars or 315 Martini and Tapas. After dinner return to the playhouse to hear the boys from the play sing harmonies. Show tickets available without dinner for $10. Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $35/show and dinner, $10/play without dinner. (208) 667-1323.