Culinary Calendar

Heart Healthy Eating for the Holidays - Presentation by dietetics students to learn heart healthy eating strategies for the holiday season. Workshop includes food demos. Make reservations at asowers@uidaho.edu. Today, noon, University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene, 1031 N. Academic Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-2588.

Pilgrim’s Free Beer Tastings - Tastings include: today, Tieton Cider Works; Nov. 19, Fremont Brewing. Tastings at 3:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Wine Tasting Wednesdays - Complimentary wine tasting with wines from around the world every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-4116.

Wednesday Wine and Cooking Demo - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wines paired with food prepared by chef Carol. Call to reserve a seat. Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. (208) 762-1333.

JACC Cooking Classes - Learn about the culinary arts of different cultures, advance your knowledge of clever meal preparation and learn new methods and styles of healthy cooking from local chefs. Cooking class recipes, beer, and wine are included. Today: Chef Henning presents Thanksgiving Special; Nov. 19: Chef Mitchel presents Fancy Finger Foods. Classes held 5:30-8:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

Ponderosa Republican Women Luncheon - The luncheon program will feature guest speaker Mike Fitzsimmons, of KXLY, who will present “After the Elections: Now What?” Make reservations by calling (509) 624-2562 or emailing PonderosaRW@comcast.net. Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. $17.

Meet the Expert: Browne Family Winery Tasting - The Browne Family wines were developed to showcase the high quality Washington wine that their world class growers and winemakers produce. Meet owner Courtney Browne to taste the wines. Thursday, noon-3 p.m., Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 466-1644. Saturday, noon, Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 466-1644.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - Classes include: Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Basic Knife Skills, $49; Sunday, 2 p.m., Classic Desserts, $39; Monday, 5:30 p.m., Holiday Candy Making, $39; Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Artisan Pizza, $45; Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m., Chocolate Almond Cake, $45; Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m., Coffee Brewing Method Class, $15; Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Authentic Mexican Cooking, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Little Black Dress of the YWCA - Throw on your little black dress, grab your girlfriends and come have fun while benefiting the programs and services of the YWCA of Spokane. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Nectar Tasting Room, 120 N. Stevens St. $25. (509) 869-1572.

Sparkling and Champagne: Celebrate the Everyday - This tasting and seminar is perfect for those looking to discover a sparkling wine that best suits their budget and palate. Eight sparkling wines will be tasted, including cava, cremant de bourgogne and Champagnes. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Total Wine & More, 9980 N. Newport Highway. $20/person. (509) 466-1644.

Epicurean Delight - The 33rd annual event begins with a social hour at 6 p.m. with tastings from 30 of the region’s wineries and microbreweries. Enjoy Epicurean signature cocktails served from an elegant ice bar. Dining begins at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. Award ceremony at 9 p.m. Benefits the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150/person. (509) 232-4567.

Cooking with Carol - Chef Carol will prepare her recipe of the week every Friday at 10:30 a.m. Visit www.facebook.com/ GourmetWayHayden to view the menu. Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 762-1333.

Pilgrim’s Free Wine Tasting - Merry Cellars Winery. Friday, 3:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

Total Wine & More Spokane Valley Tastings - Beer, cider and liquor tastings with experts. Friday, 4-7 p.m., Elysian Brewing and Swede Hill Distilling; Saturday, noon-3 p.m., Wallace Brewing; Nov. 22, noon-3 p.m., Laughing Dog Brewing. Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-1530.

Total Wine & More Tastings - Beer, cider and liquor tastings with experts. Friday, 4-7 p.m., Orlison Brewing; Saturday, noon-3 p.m., Elysian Brewing; Nov. 21, 4-7 p.m., Laughing Dog Brewing; Nov. 29, noon-3 p.m., Beers of Mexico. Total Wine & More, 9980 N. Newport Highway. (509) 466-1644.

Bottles Wine Tasting - North American vs. South American wine battle. Friday, 5 p.m., Bottles, 3319 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 443-4027.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Friday, Stromboli: An Italian Favorite; Dec. 5, Small Bites Big Nights. 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., Building 1. $49/per class.

Girls Pint Out: Road Trip - Join INW Girls Pint Out for a road trip to Kettle Falls to visit Northern Ales. Carpooling encouraged. Price includes 10 (2 ounce) samples and two slices of pizza, plus snacks. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Northern Ales, 325 W. Third Ave., Kettle Falls. $20. 509) 738-7382.

Family Dance and Potluck - Easy circle, line, contra, folk and novelty dances with live music for family fun. The Band is Margie Heller, Ken Raymond and Paul Tapp. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 7 p.m. Friday, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 533-9955.

Tuscan Vineyard Tour - Take a guided tour of some of Tuscany’s best vineyard sites and the fabulous wine produced from them. With commentary by Joseph Gore, certified wine specialist and regional representative of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. The event includes eight wines, cheese, and Bouzie bakery bread. Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. (509) 343-2253.

Snow Dance 2014 - A black tie affair with no host bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and auction, music and dancing from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Music by The Stepbrothers featuring Peter Rivera. Silent and live auctions to support the 49 Degrees North Winter Sports Foundation and the Forty-Nine Alpine Ski Team. Age 21 and older. Saturday, Spokane Club, Georgian Room, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $135/couple, $110/single, includes dinner and tuxedo rental. (509) 747-5207.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum’s 10th Annual Heritage Luncheon Fundraiser - This year’s Public History Program is “The Heritage of Felts Field,” with an informative presentation, the annual Heritage Preservation Award, a silent auction, and a themed meal. Call for reservations; seating is limited. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. $20. (509) 922-4570.

Sip & Savor - Sip espresso as you learn more about coffee and the differences in the beans produced in different regions from Kaiti Blom, a barista at Revel 77. Karen DeCristoforo leads the way through five chocolate samples from around the world. Space is limited. Please visit www.scld.org to register. Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m., Revel 77 Coffee, 3223 E. 57th Ave., Suite K. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Wishing Star Banquet - Enjoy a night out and change the lives of local children. The evening will include a cocktail hour, cake decorating competition among local bakeries, live and silent auctions, wish family speeches and dinner. Saturday, 5 p.m., Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $350/table of eight; or $50/per person. (509) 744-3411.

Playing with Pies - Complimentary event at the Culinary Stone. Learn to make a French apple tart with a homemade preserved apple sauce and a perfect apple pie. Chef Patricia will be on hand to answer all your baking questions and demonstrate the art of making pies. Saturday, 5:30 p.m., The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 277-4116.

Mobius Science Center & Mobius Children’s Museum Annual Gala - Support Mobius Science Center and Children’s Museum with an evening of drinks, food and gambling, Bond style. Come dressed in 007 or cocktail attire. Saturday, 7-11 p.m., Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. $50. (509) 321-7133.

KYRS 11th Anniversary Party - Celebrate 11 years of community broadcasting. Live music by Milonga, silent auction, ale by Iron Goat Brewing and Paradise Creek Brewing and cider from Liberty Ciderworks. Wine and snacks also available. Saturday, 7 p.m., Riverside Place, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $15; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 747-3012.

Community Vegan Potluck & Seitan Cooking Demo - INVeg presents a plant-based foods potluck and presentation. Please bring a dish (no animal products like dairy, eggs, meat or honey), a copy of your recipe, and your own utensils. At 6 p.m., Brad Felix will teach/discuss seitan and meat replacements. Learn how to make sausage, chicken, beef seitan and more and try samples. Sunday, 5 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 542-7829.

60-Minute Meals - The class on Monday will include chicken vino bianco with cheesy garlic bread. The Nov. 24 class will include mushroom asiago chicken with tossed green salad. Call to reserve your seat. Classes held 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $25/per person. (208) 762-1333.

Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday - On Monday, 5-9 p.m., all Golden Corral locations will host an annual Military Appreciation dinner. Any person who has ever served in the U.S. military can receive a free dinner and beverage. For more information, visit www.goldencorral.com/military.

The Culinary Stone Cooking Classes - French Sauces 101. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. $35/person. (208) 277-4116.

A European Love Affair - Presented by Master Chef Steve Geving. Menu includes: Spanish duck salad with Seville orange toasted brioche, Italian tortellini with root vegetables and cheese sauce, German beef rouladen with mustard sour cream sauce, and French eclairs with fruit mousse and almond caramel sauce. Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road, Blanchard, Idaho. $25. (208) 437-0426.

Holiday Meal Makeover - Presentation by dietetics students on tips and techniques to makeover your holiday meal for healthy eating. Workshop includes food demos. Make reservations at asowers@uidaho.edu. Nov. 19, noon, University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene, 1031 N. Academic Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-2588.

Lekue Cooking Demo - A wine tasting and a cooking demo featuring the Lekue line of microwave cookware. Nov. 19, 4-6 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. (208) 762-1333.

Easy Appetizers Class - Learn to make gingered pecans, seafood tartlets, stuffed mushrooms and fiesta dip. Call to reserve your seat. Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $35/per person. (208) 762-1333.

Holiday Wine Festival - Visit more than 20 Spokane area wineries for tastings and holiday gifts. Maps available at www.spokanewineries.net. Participating wineries include: Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Barili Cellars, Barrister Winery, Bridge Press Cellars, Cougar Crest, Emvy Cellars, Grande Ronde Cellars, Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards, Knipprath Cellars, Latah Creek Wine Cellars, Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, Nodland Cellars, Northwest Cellars, Overbluff Cellars, Patit Creek Cellars, Robert Karl Cellars, Skylite Cellars, Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard, Townshend Cellar, V du V Wines, Vintage Hill Cellars and Whitestone Winery. Nov. 21-23, noon-5 p.m. Free; tasting fees may apply.

Flannel Fest - Third annual event with specialty kegs by Ninkasi Brewing. Wear flannel to get happy hour prices all weekend. Live music by Buffalo Jones on Friday and The Camaros on Saturday. Music begins at 10 p.m. Nov. 21-22, 4 p.m., Lantern Tap House, 1004 S Perry St. (509) 315-9531.

Walla Walla Wine Tour - Come taste some of Walla Walla’s newest and smallest boutique wineries’ best selections. The event includes eight wines, cheese, and Bouzie bakery bread. Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $29. (509) 343-2253.

31st Annual Parish Thanksgiving Dinner - Served at noon in the Great Hall after 10:30 a.m. worship. Nov. 23, noon, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free; offerings accepted. (509) 838-4277.

Fedora Thanksgiving Community Dinner - A free dinner with turkey and all of the fixings. Donations are being accepted through Elder Help of North Idaho. Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fedora, 1726 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-8888.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner - St. Aloysius Parish, Gonzaga University and Sodexo Food Services will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for all who might otherwise be eating alone on Thanksgiving Day. If you would like to volunteer as a host or greeter, call (509) 313-7001. Nov. 27, noon-2 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall, Globe Room, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free.

Black Friday Wine Deals - Find wines that won’t break your budget. The event includes nine wines, cheese, and Bouzie bakery bread. Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. (509) 343-2253.

Breakfast with Santa - Opportunity Elementary PTO and Applebee’s are hosting a school fundraiser open to the community. Come help support Opportunity Elementary while enjoying breakfast and time with Santa. There will also be a silent auction. Nov. 29, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s Spokane Valley, 12217 E. Mission Ave. $10/adults; $8/age 10 and younger. (509) 928-2494.