Culinary calendar

Tasteful Thursdays - Enjoy live music while sampling a variety of food. There will also be in-chair massages, gift-making ideas with recipes and in-store demonstrations. Thursdays through December, 5-7 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

Ladies Night Out - The third annual event for women includes a buffet dinner, silent auction and live auctions. Items up for bid include jewelry, clothing, gift baskets, gift certificates and a seven-day cruise. Proceeds benefit Spokane Valley Partners. Call for tickets or visit www.svpart.org. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan and Interstate 90. $50. (509) 927-1153.

Tri-Cities Wine Festival - 32nd annual event showcasing the best of the Northwest wine. Includes seminars, gourmet food, vendors and the opportunity to meet winemakers. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.com. Tickets for public tasting on Saturday available at the door. Visit www.tricitieswinefestival.com. Friday and Saturday, Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick.

Into Africa Auction, Dinner and Wine - Benefits the Partners for Progress Kopanga Project. Featuring multicultural cuisine and South African wines. Social hour and silent auction 6-7:30 p.m. The evening will begin with the chef’s privately selected pairings of wine and hors d’oeuvres. Bid on a variety of silent auction items or shop in the Gift Hut where one-of-a-kind, authentic, handcrafted items may be purchased. Dinner will be 7:30 p.m. Live auction at 9 p.m. Select items will be auctioned by Mark Peterson, the evening emcee. Purchase tickets at www.intoafricaauction.org or call. Friday, The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $50. (509) 954-8348.

“Let’s Start Something Big!”- Benefit breakfast for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Emceed by Rick and Teresa Lukens. Visit www.bbbsbreakfast.kintera.org/ 2010 for more information. Friday, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Free; donations accepted. (509) 328-8310.

Spaghetti Feed - The annual fundraiser for the Tri Community Grange also includes salad, bread, beverages and dessert. Take-out orders will be available. Friday, 4-8 p.m., Tri Community Grange, one block north of Trent Avenue on Starr Road. $7 adults, $4 children, ages 5 and younger free. (509) 926-3803.

First Friday Spokane Valley Art Tour - Enjoy art, wine and live music. Locations include: Latah Creek Cellars, 13030 E. Indiana Ave.; Millwood Gallery, 9009 E. Euclid Ave.; Nodland Cellars LLC, 11616 E. Montgomery Drive, Suite 70; Artistic Framing/Whistle Stop Gallery, 3007 N. Park Road; Pamee’s Art Studio, 9007 E. Euclid Ave.; Northwest Glass Society, 11616 E. Montgomery Drive, Ste. 50; All Rays-N-Shine, 3207 N. Argonne Road. For more information, visit www.spokanewinemagazine.com. Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Wine Tastings at Huckleberry’s - Saturday, with Mike Scott; Nov. 13, Organic Wine Tasting. 2-4 p.m., $5. Must be 21 or older. Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. (509) 624-1349.

Filipino Fiesta - Sample Filipino culture with food, music and dancing. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, Lower Level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-KIDS.

Wine for Autism - Raise money and awareness for autism with beer, wine, food, music by Ninjazz, film “Bicycle Dreams” about RAAM shown in the cellar, silent auction and raffle. Saturday, 6-9 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.

Happy Wife, Happy Life Cooking and Mixology Class - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. Learn about various Italian foods while sampling food and drinks. For ages 21 and older. Please bring an apron. RSVP required by Sunday for class next Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., 11712 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley. $25 per person; $40 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Endicott Community Club German Dinner and Silent Auction - Proceeds will go to Endicott Library. Nov. 7, noon-2:30 p.m. 308 School Road, Endicott. $12/general, $6/ages 6-10. (509) 657-3753.

John Pelle’s Famous Spaghetti Dinner - Mr. Pelle is a longtime member of Spokane’s American-Italian Club, with dinner proceeds benefit St. Patrick’s School. Take-out is also available. Sunday, 12:30-3:30 p.m., school cafeteria, 2706 E. Queen Ave. $7/adults, $4/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 638-2527.

Honoring Hometown Heroes Benefit Luncheon - Join the American Red Cross in celebrating local acts of heroism and service in our community at our annual event. All money raised during the event will support the Inland Northwest Red Cross and its mission of saving lives, restoring hope, and connecting communities. Reservations requested. Next Wednesday, noon-1:15 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Free lunch; donations accepted. (509) 321-6055.

All American Kids Cooking Camp - For ages 6-11. Cook, create your own chef’s hat and apron, play games and more. Pre-registration is required. Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $34. (509) 625-6200.

Epicurean Delight - 29th annual event features restaurants paired with 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 starting at 7, drawing winners announced at 9, dancing 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Nov. 12, Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150. (509) 232-4567.

Fall Wine Dinner - Presented by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Enjoy a four-course meal with educational commentary on the wine and food pairing for the evening’s menu. Pre-payment and pre-registration are required. Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $75 per person. (509) 533-7283.

Winter Market - Sponsored by Heart of the Arts Inc. Featuring food, crafts, children’s activities, art and more. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 13, Dec. 4, Jan. 22 and Feb. 12. 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-0443.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - This Washington Restaurant Association-Spokane Chapter festival features more than 100 wines and 30 handcrafted beers. Delightful hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Curtis Smith and the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Live music, silent auction, discount wine store. Find ticket outlets or pay online at www.spokanecorkandkeg.com. Nov. 13, 7-10 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan Road at Interstate 90, Spokane Valley. $45/person. (509) 467-7744.