Culinary calendar

Pilgrim’s Free Tastings - Events include: Today, Cascade Lakes and 10 Barrel Brewing; July 23, Grand Teton Brewing; July 25, Renwood Winery; July 30, Laughing Dog Brewery. All tastings are 3:30-6 p.m. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Free Wine Tastings - Every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Hayden. Free. (208) 762-1333.

Grilling Time - Two Cooks With Love Catering presents a cooking and mixology class. Make reservations at (509) 891-5980. Today and Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., 11712 E. Boone Ave. $40/person; $70/couple.

Cowboy Supper Shows - The 20th anniversary commemorative performances will be Friday-Sunday, Aug. 8-10, Sept. 12-14 and Oct. 10-12. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 6:15 p.m. Sunday matinee shows will start at 3:15 p.m. Ticket office opens 45 minutes before each show. Purchase tickets at www.rockinbranch.com or call for reservations. Rockin ’B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. $45.95/general; $16.50/ages 2-10; free/age 2 and younger sitting on parent’s lap. (509) 891-9016.

Cooking with Carol - Part of a series of classes presenting elegant appetizers, salads, luncheon menus and dinner entrees. Friday, 3-5 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. $35. (208) 762-1333.

INCA After Dark Cooking Classes - Classes include: Friday, Margaritaville Grill: Tacos and Margs; July 17, Homemade Croissants with Fresh Berries; July 23, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade; July 25, There’s An App(etizer) for That; Aug. 1, Dim Sum; Aug. 6, Sensational Salmon; Aug. 8, A Spanish Affair: Gazpacho Soup and Sangria; Aug. 13, Sushi 101. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call (509) 533-8141. INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. $49/per class.

“A Taste for Wine and Murder” - Barry Underwood disappeared at the Coeur d’Alene Cellars wine festival three years ago. Another wine festival is underway when Barry’s body is discovered buried in the cellar. Local detectives (the audience) gather the suspects and try to figure out who did it. Presented by Coeur d’Alene Murder Mystery Theatre. Reservations are requested. Friday, 6-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars, 3890 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene. $35/per person, includes drink and appetizer. (208) 664-2336.

Wine and Cheese at the Market - Tastings include: Friday, Spanish Wine Adventure; July 18, French Wine Demystified; July 25, Small Italian Vineyards. All tastings at 7 p.m. Reservations are requested. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. (509) 343-2253.

Cherry Festival - Come pick tree ripened cherries at Green Bluff on Saturday and Sunday and July 19-20. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for a full map of growers.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine – Classes include: Sunday, 2 p.m., Classic Desserts, $39; Monday, 5:30 p.m., Classic Cinnamon Rolls, $39; Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Hand Crafted Ice Cream Sandwiches and Iced Chocolate Drinks, $39; July 16, 5:30 p.m., Fish Tacos and Mexican Grilled Corn, $39; July 17, 5:30 p.m., Artisan Pizza, $45; July 20, 2 p.m., It’s Salmon Season, $50; July 21, 5:30 p.m., French Macarons, $45; July 23, 5:30 p.m., Homemade Gnocchi, $45; July 24, 5:30 p.m., Egg Rolls, Spring Rolls and Vietnamese Rice Paper Wraps, $45; July 27, 2 p.m., Sushi, $49; July 28, 5:30 p.m., Croissants, $45. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Kids Cooking Class - Every Monday in July from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. $25/per class. (208) 762-1333.

Making Jams and Jellies - Anna Kestell, food safety and preservation information specialist, will explain basic jams and jellies, the difference between them and how to can make your own. Tuesday, 6 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375. July 26, 1 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Asian Barbecue and Grilling Specialties - Master Chef Steve Geving presents recipes such as grilled vegetables with ponzu-miso vinaigrette, meat satay with a Malaysian peanut and coconut sauce, and more. July 16, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road, Blanchard, Idaho. $25. (208) 437-0426.

Cherry Pickers’ Trot - Dinner will precede the run at 5 p.m. The Cherry Pit Spit contest will be at 5:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., join in the four-mile run through orchard country. For more information and registration, please visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Online registration deadline is Friday. July 17, 10321 E. Day Mt., Green Bluff. $7/per person; $50/team.

Latah Creek Winery’s Celebration - July 18-20. Celebrating 32 years of award-winning Washington wine. The festivities will kick-off Friday with a Customer Appreciation Party, 4:30-7 p.m. Great food, generous pours and good company. The celebration continues all day Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Latah Creek Winery, 13030 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 926-0164.

Gourmet Grilling Date Night - Couples will take burgers to a whole new level by creating flavorful sauce combinations for those backyard barbeques. Make reservations at (509) 279-6030. July 18, 6-8 p.m., INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. $75/per couple.

St. Vincent de Paul’s Steak Fry - The sixth annual event with barbecue steak, fun and dancing to the Kelly Hughes Band and Colby Acuff to support St. Vincent de Paul’s Family Emergency Services. Tickets available at the St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center and the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores or online at www.stvincentdepaulcda.org. July 19, 5 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $25/person. (208) 416-4717.

Food Truck Palooza - Admission includes samples from all food trucks, food carts and other mobile units. There will be a separate beer garden that will sell alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be music and entertainment throughout the event. Tickets available at www.nwfoodtruckpalooza.com. Sponsored by Larry H. Miller Toyota. July 20, 3:30-7 p.m., Luigi’s, west parking lot, 245 W. Main Ave. $15/general; free/age 5 and younger; $25/VIP with early entrance at 2 p.m. (509) 990-6088.

Picnic & Silent Auction for Mirror Pond - The Friends of Manito will host a fundraising event to benefit the Mirror Pond Renovation Project. The event will include a catered dinner, live music, silent auction and a no-host beer and wine garden by No-Li Brewhouse. To purchase tickets, visit the Friends of Manito office at 4 W. 21st St.; call (509) 456-8038; or visit http://the-friends-of-manito. myshopify.com. July 20, 5-7:30 p.m., Manito Park, Lower Manito Park at the Rotary Picnic Shelter, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. $30/adults; $10/ages 6-16; free/ages 5 and younger with paid adult.

Priest River Timber Day - The “Heart of the Forest” begins July 25 with Asphalt Angels Hot Neon Night Cruise at 7 p.m. through downtown Priest River; July 26 begins 7-11 a.m., Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast in City Park; 8 a.m., Run for the Berries; 8 a.m., Asphalt Angels Show ‘n Shine at Priest River Junior High School; 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Logging Competition across from City Park; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., craft and food vendors in City Park; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Kids Obstacle Course in City Park; 11 a.m., Parade along High Street; noon-4 pm., beer and wine garden; 4:30 p.m., Lawn Mower Drag Races along Main Street. (208) 448-2721.

Wine 101 - Alison Atkins, a representative of Click Distributors, will be leading the series of classes. This month’s class is Bubbles. Reservations are requested. July 25, 5:30-7 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Hayden. $35. (208) 762-1333.

Canning Basics - What does it take to do home canning? Learn from expert Anna Kestell as she covers what equipment you need, how to do it safely and what cans well. July 26, 4 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes. Free. (509) 444-5395. July 29, 6 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

2014 Monroe Street Pub Crawl – A fun-filled evening of drinks, friends and entertainment. On July 26, 5 p.m., visit 10-plus pubs on Monroe Street to raise money for Great Shape! Inc. This is a nonprofit that focuses on humanitarian projects in Jamaica. All proceeds from this event directly benefit families and children in rural Jamaica. Sign up at www.monroestreetpubcrawl.com. $25. (970) 275-3210.