Culinary calendar

Sweet Pastries - Create cinnamon rolls and almond pastry with fresh pears and caramel sauce. Register by emailing incaafterdark@scc.spokane.edu. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Inland Northwest Culinary Academy at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St., Building 1. $50. (509) 533-7283.

Healthy Cooking Class - Learn how to prepare a new meal every month. Class is taught by Joan Milton, registered dietitian. Register at www.cherspokane.org. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Providence Holy Family Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., Room 1. Free.

Taste and See Tea - A four-course high tea in a beautiful setting. Join Penny Moore for an elegant social event. Friday, 10:30 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $20. (509) 327-1584.

30th Annual Auction & Dinner - Christian Center School will be holding its annual auction at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. Friday, Best Western, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25/person and $180/group of eight. Walk-ins welcome by donation, dinner not included. Call (208) 772-7541 for reservations.

Lenten Fish Fry - Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The meal of baked or fried fish, french fries or baked potato, soup, coleslaw, and garlic bread will be served from 5:30 to 6:54 p.m. every Friday in Lent. The Stations of the Cross will follow at 7 p.m. The church also will be collecting donations of diapers and gently used or new baby clothes for the Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Assistance program. Friday, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Road. Donations accepted at the door. (509) 928-3210.

Friendly Neighborhood St. Patrick’s Dinner - Traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, side dishes, dessert and coffee from 5:30-7 p.m. Additional beverages available for purchase. After dinner, enjoy ballroom dancing with The Variety Pak from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $7.50/dinner; $8/dance; $15.50/both. (509) 326-9211.

Taste Spokane - Seventh annual event presented by the Wishing Star Foundation. Spokane’s most acclaimed restaurants, regional wineries, breweries, chocolatiers and dessert purveyors will exhibit their products and offer samples. Proceeds will grant wishes to local children with life-threatening illnesses. For more information visit www.tastespokane.com. Friday, 6-10 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35/ advance, $40/ at the door. (509) 744-3411.

Rocket Market Wine - Learn how to pair wine and cheese to complete your meal. Fridays in March at 7 p.m. March 15: Local Wine Spotlight; March 22: Secret Red Wines; March 29: Easter Dinner Classics. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20-$25. Call (509) 343-2253 for reservations.

PK Lions Breakfast Fundraiser - Benefits the PK Lions scholarship program. Saturday, 6-11 a.m., Pinehurst-Kingston Lions Club, Pinehurst Community Building, Pinehurst, Idaho. $5/adults, $4.50/seniors, $4/age 11 and younger, $16/family of four.

Grow Your Own Food Class Series - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Classes include: Saturday, Growing and Preserving Herbs; and March 23, Vegetables for the Inland Northwest. All classes Saturdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Registration is recommended. For more information call (509) 477-2195 or email akestell@spokanecounty.org. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12/class, $40/series. (509) 477-2195.

Unity’s 100th Anniversary Gala - An evening of celebration in honor of Unity Spokane’s 100th anniversary. The Centennial Dinner includes a skit by the Unity Players, video presentations, music, door prizes, a cash wine bar and toasts. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St. $35. (509) 838-6518.

St. Paddy’s Day feed - Annual St. Paddy’s Day feed features corned beef, cabbage, baby reds, salad and Reubens. Benefits the Fairfield Flag Day celebration. Saturday, 5-8 p.m., Fairfield Community Center, 304 E. Main. $15.

Cooking Classes at The Kitchen Engine – Sunday at 2 p.m., Authethic Mexican Cooking - A St. Paddy’s Days Fiesta!; Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Eat For Your Health: Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep with Jamie Aquino; March 21 at 5:30 p.m., Surf and Turf with Dessert with chef Mark Steinmetz; March 24 at 5:30 p.m., Basic Knife Skills with Alex Austin; March 26 at 5:30 p.m., Spring Cupcakes with Jamie Aquino; March 27 at 5:30 p.m., Thai Cooking: Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce, and Tom Kha with Tiffany White. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. Varies. (509) 328-3335.

St. Paddy’s in Palouse - 10th annual event featuring music by Potatohead and traditional Irish dancers. Irish dinner from 5-6 p.m. includes corned beef, Irish soda bread, colcannon, and dessert. No-host bar available. Music starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, 5 p.m., Palouse Community Center, 220 E. Main St., Palouse, Wash. $16/adults, $7/ages 6-12, free/age five and younger.

Winter Cooking Classes at the JACC – Monday, Fabulous Easter Brunch; April 4, Two Takes on Spring with Bob Black; and April 16, Going Against the Grain-Gluten-Free. All classes run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.thejacklincenter.org. Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50 per class. (208) 457-8950.

Bread Making - Learn how to make pizza dough, sunflower bread, braided french bread, and stuffed bread at Joanie’s Magic Spoon. Call (509) 624-6564 or email joaniesmagicspoon@gmail.com to register. Tuesday, 6 p.m., 10307 N. Prairie Drive. $45. (509) 624-6564.

Food to Warm the Soul - Master chef Steve Geving presents “Baby It’s Cold Outside: Food to Warm the Soul.” March 20, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road, Blanchard. $25. Reservations required at (209) 437-0426.

Spring Luncheon and Card Party - Lunch and card games. Reservations required. March 20, noon-3 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, Social Hall, 4420 N. Jefferson Ave. $6. (509) 466-4260.

Curry - Learn to make Indian-style cheese with spinach (palak paneer) and vegetable samosas with apricot chutney. Register by emailing incaafterdark@scc.spokane.edu. March 20, 6-8 p.m., INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Building 1. $50. (509) 533-7283.

Brunch For All Occasions - Spring means Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. Joanie’s Magic Spoon teaches you how to put on an impressive brunch with minimal effort. Call (509) 624-6564 or email joaniesmagicspoon@gmail.com to register. March 20, 6 p.m., 10307 N. Prairie Drive. $45. (509) 624-6564.

Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day - In honor of the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month, come learn about the Total Diet Approach to healthy eating that embraces variety, moderation, and balanced eating. Registration required at www.wellness.inhs.org. March 21, noon-1 p.m., 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Free. (509) 232-8145.

Women Who Wine - Guest speaker Suzanna Kaplan will discuss health and nutrition. March 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-9565.

Irish Lecture and Lunch - Kerry Lynch, president of the Spokane-Limerick Sister City Society will be present with her husband, Jack Geraghty, former president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and a founding Limerick Board member. They will be talking about Ireland before and after the Celtic Tiger. Lunch follows at noon with Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, and an oatmeal apple crumble with a whiskey cream sauce. March 22, 11 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $7.50/paid by March 15. (509) 327-1584.

Sinto Spring Tea Fundraiser - Sample of variety of loose leaf teas served in fine china, includes sandwiches and goodies. March 22, 2-4 p.m., Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. $10/advance, $12/door. (509) 327-2861.

Maryhill Winery’s Spring Release Weekend - Wine tastings, a hot dog and marshmallow roast, special barrel tastings and live music. March 23 and March 24, Maryhill Winery and Amphitheater, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, Wash. Free. 1-877-MARYHIL.

11th Annual Dinner Auction - Benefits Camp Stix Summer Camp programs and scholarships for children and teens with diabetes. Reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and live auction to follow. The camp offers kids and families living with type 1 diabetes support, education, encouragement and a week of just plain fun. March 23, Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $65/person. (509) 484-1366.

Storytelling Company - True and not so true tales of the West and the rest of the planet. Always PG-rated. Dinner at 5 p.m., show starts at 6 p.m. Reservations requested. March 24, Ivano’s Ristorante Italiano, 102 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. $10/general, $6/age 11 and younger, plus dinner and beverages. (208) 263-0211.

Vegan Cooking Class - Learn how to make quick and nutritious mac and cheese free of animal products. Learn how to veganize your favorite non-vegan cookie recipe and test one out in class. March 28, 3-5 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $10. Registration Required. (509) 368-9378.

Scotch Social - Taste 13 of the best scotches, as well as heavy appetizers, premium Washington wines and live jazz from Masterclass Jazz Orchestra. March 29, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $55.