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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Free Doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Halloween - Show up in your costume and receive a free Halloween or Pumpkin Spice doughnut, while supplies last. One doughnut per customer. No purchase necessary. Today, 6 a.m.-11 p.m., Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Coffee, 15401 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-7101.

“A Taste of Italy” Dinner Fundraiser - Presented by Washington State University College of Business. Guest Executive Chef Andrea Trapani, head of the culinary and baking department at the Apicius International School of Hospitality in Florence, Italy, will prepare an authentic, Italian meal alongside College of Business hospitality students. Today, 5 p.m., Riverpoint Campus Phase One Building, Todd Addition 268, hospitality dining room. $125/person. (509) 335-7578.

Wine Tasting - Meet the winemaker brand relaunch Renwood Winery. Friday, 3:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. free. (208) 676-9730.

Pioneer Day - The German-American Society of Spokane honors the thousands of German-speaking immigrants who settled in the Pacific Northwest during the last two centuries. Music by the Concordia Choir of the German-American Society and the Spokane Horn Club. Reservations requested. German-style dinner at 6 p.m., followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. and then dancing to the Good N’ Plenty Band. Saturday, Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third Ave. $15, includes dinner, concert and dancing. (509) 747-0004.

Learn to Make Sauerkraut from Garden Vegetables - Learn about the benefits of fermentation, the active bacteria, and the basics of how to make sauerkraut with Wakan Zion Burrows. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Pine Meadow Farm Center, 10425 S. Andrus Road, Cheney. $15. (509) 448-3066.

34th Annual Tri-Cities Wine Festival - Oldest wine festival in the state of Washington in the heart of wine country. Enjoy wine, food, microbrews and hard ciders. There will also be a silent auction. Saturday, 7-10 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. $55/ticket. (509) 737-3706.

Endicott Community Club German Dinner and Silent Auction - Menu consists of: German and potato sausage, meatballs, noodles, Kraut Kouga, sauerkraut, tossed salad, rye bread, rolls, apple crisp, pumpkin dessert, cookies and beverages. All proceeds go toward projects for the Community of Endicott. Sunday. Noon, Endicott School, school gym, 308 School Road, Endicott, Wash. $12/general, $6/ages 6-10. (509) 657-3753.

Lutefisk Dinner - Featuring Lutefisk, Norwegian meatballs, potatoes, gravy, peas and carrots, Risengrynsgroet (rice porridge), Norwegian cream cake and cookies. Reservations are preferred. Sunday, 1 p.m., Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $15/adults, $7.50/children ages 6-12. (509) 326-9211.

Bazaar and Turkey Dinner - Annual fall festival featuring homemade gifts and crafts, candies and baked goods, along with a turkey dinner. Nov. 8, 5-7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1725 E. Bridgeport Ave. Dinner: $10/adults, $5/youth age 6-12. (509) 534-2083.

Uncorked and Unplugged - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Featuring live music, food and pouring from regional wineries and breweries. Event kicks off the co-op’s Tasteful Thursdays event, held Thursdays from 5-7 p.m., Nov. 8-Dec. 20. Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.