Culinary calendar

What’s Cookin’ at the JACC: November and December Classes - Classes include: Thursday, Italian Cuisine including veal scallopini with Chef Angelo Brunson of Angelo’s Restaurante; Dec. 9, An Italian Christmas including lasagna al forno and tiramisu with Chef Giuliana Palmas. Classes run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50 per class. (208) 457-8950.

Food for Thought Dinner – Fourth annual community dinner. Members of the Spokane community are invited to interact with others from a less privileged background. Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 518 W. Third Ave. (208) 520-9509.

Chocolate Tasting - Sample chocolates from around the world. Register online at www.chocolateapothecary.com. This Thursday, Dec. 13 and Dec. 29, 7-8 p.m., Chocolate Apothecary, 621 W. Mallon. $15. (509) 324-2424.

Good Food Film Series - Sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op. Thursday, “Mid-August Lunch,” an award-winning Italian comedy about savoring life’s pleasures of food and companionship. 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St, Moscow, Idaho. $6. (208) 882-8537.

WSU Wine Tasting - Presented by the WSU Alumni Association; fellow Cougs and owners of Cougar Crest Winery, David and Debbie Hansen; WSU alum and Super Bowl XXVI MVP and founder of the Rypien Foundation, Mark Rypien. Enjoy a selection of Cougar Crest wines and food pairings, visit with the winemaker, connect with fellow Cougs and help support the Rypien Foundation. $65 per person. RSVP by calling (509) 747-2424. Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St.

Holiday Style Show and Luncheon - Luncheon, refreshments, fashion and more. The Cancer Discovery Shop is providing the clothing and the models for the event. All the clothes will be available for purchase and proceeds from the clothing sales will go to the Cancer Society. Reservations required. Friday, 11:30 a.m., Centerplace Senior Center, Upstairs Fireside Lounge, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $6. (509) 688-0300.

Canyon Elementary Ham and Turkey Dinner and Auction - Annual event hosted by the Canyon School Organization. There will be a silent auction from 4-5:45 p.m., live auction from 6-7:30 p.m.; a cake walk, carnival games and a raffle. Saturday, 4-8 p.m., Canyon Elementary Science Magnet School, 27405 E. School House Loop, Cataldo, Idaho. $15/family, including two adults and two children; $5/adult, ages 14 and older; $3/youth, age 5-13; $3/senior, age 60 and older; Free/ages 4 and younger. (208) 682-2749.

Italian Cooking: Gnocchi Con Potatoes - Learn how to make this popular Italian dish. Preregistration is required. Saturday, 6-8 p.m. Tullia’s Sauce House, 1407 W. Mansfield. $23. (509) 625-6200.

Thanksgiving Lunch - Presented by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Menu will include ham or turkey and all the trimmings. Four seating times to choose from: 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m. Prepayment is required. Tuesday. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $14 per person. (509) 533-7283.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner - For low-income families and senior citizens. Sponsored by Hugo’s on the Hill, Hamilton Park Presbyterian Church, Banner Fuel, Spokane Scenic Tours and American Diabetes Association. Free transportation to and from provided by Spokane Scenic Tours. Pick-up times and locations are: Hope House, 111 W. Third Ave., 10 a.m. and noon; Volunteers of America, 525 W. Second Ave., 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; Second Avenue and Jefferson Street, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Mid-City Senior Center, 1222 W. Second Ave., 10:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Contact Kelly Inglis for more information at kingles@hugosonthehill.com. Nov. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hugo’s on the Hill, 3023 E. 28th Ave. Free. (509) 326-2940.

Free Thanksgiving Day Meal - Hosted by the Coeur d’Alene community in conjunction with Meals on Wheels. All are welcome. Transportation and delivery can be provided to those in need. Nov. 25, noon-2 p.m., Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 226-3208.

Free Thanksgiving Day Feast - Fourth annual event. Reservations needed by Friday. Nov. 25, 1 p.m., Hayden Lake Senior Center, 9428 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 762-7052.

‘Sip and Shop’ Series - Support local nonprofits during this annual event. From 5-8 p.m., Nov. 29-Dec. 14, Pend d’Oreille Winery will donate 10 ten percent of all sales (excluding furniture, consignment pieces and custom orders) to the featured organization of the day; including: Nov. 29, Scotchman’s Peak Wilderness; Nov. 30, Arts Alliance; Dec. 1, West Bonner County Library; Dec. 7, Panida Theater; Dec. 9, Community Cancer Services; Dec. 14, Festival at Sandpoint. Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.