Culinary Calendar

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. Today, 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. Today, noon, University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene, 1031 N. Academic Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-2588.

Wine Tasting Wednesdays - Complimentary 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.

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

JACC Cooking Classes - Chef Mitchel will present a class on fancy finger foods. Menu includes: crostini, cheese display, mini bites, satays, elegant appetizers. Today, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine – Classes include: Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Coffee Brewing Method Class, $15; Sunday, 2 p.m., Authentic Mexican Cooking: Chiles en Nogada, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Cooking & Mixology Cass: Beer Pairings - Items from the cooking class will be paired with selections from Orlison Brewery. Recipes will include carne asada con mojo, jerk Cornish game hens, grilled salmon with lemon mayonnaise and fresh dill, African peanut soup, and molten chocolate cake. Call for reservations. Today-Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $40/per person; $70/per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Spokane Valley Partners Food Bank - Food baskets will be provided to those Spokane Valley residents who sign up for them. Sign-ups will be accepted today, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-3:45 p.m., and Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Recipients must be a Spokane Valley resident, have identification, proof of household residency, i.e. utility bill, mail with name/address on it, school record, or Medicaid card. For more information, call (509) 927-1153. Spokane Valley Partners Building, 10814 E. Broadway Ave. Free.

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

Beauty and the Vine - Support local elementary schools by bringing in new or gently used elementary appropriate books and Box Tops (at least 20) and you will receive a free paraffin hand dip. Swag Bags will be handed out to first 40 customers. Thursday, 6 p.m., Nectar Tasting Room, 120 N. Stevens St. Free. (509) 869-1572.

Estate and Wine Sale - Browse unique items from multiple estates, all the while sampling a huge selection of award-winning wines and Champagne, all available for purchase. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Free admission. (509) 327-8000.

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.

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. Friday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free; tasting fees may apply.

Vino! Wine Tastings - Tastings include: Friday, 3-6:30 p.m., “J” Vineyards of California, $15; Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., Forgeron Cellars of Walla Walla, $15; Nov. 28, 3-6:30 p.m., 90 Points or More Wines, $10; Nov. 29, 2-4:30 p.m., Tero Estates of Walla Walla, $15; Dec. 5, 3-6:30 p.m., Vino’s Wine of the Month Club, $10; Dec. 6, 2-4:30 p.m., Explore Mourvedres, $10. Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. (509) 838-1229.

Thanksgiving Wine Tastings – Tastings include: Friday, 3:30 p.m., Holiday Wines with Gourmet Cheese Pairing; Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Sara’s Unique Turkey Wines. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

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. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m., Lantern Tap House, 1004 S. Perry St. (509) 315-9531.

Total Wine & More Tastings - Beer, cider and liquor tastings with experts. Friday, 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.

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

Mennonite Craft and Bake Sale - Donuts, rolls and coffee from 8-10 a.m.; lunch with choice of chili or potato soup, cornbread, choice of pie or cheesecake and a drink for $7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A Chuck Wagon Meal with Dutch Oven cooking baby back ribs, potatoes, beans, hot coffee and cowboy coffee from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lots of crafts, Wisconsin cheese, baked goods, fresh-pressed cider and more. Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Kootenai Valley Mennonite Church, 782 Moon Shadow Road, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. (208) 267-7452.

Wine Tasting at Huckleberry’s - Holiday Table Wines. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. $5 for a flight of five. (509) 624-1349.

Women & Children’s Free Restaurant/Community Kitchen Thanksgiving - A community dinner will be held in the Commons in partnership with Pawn 1 and Spokane Public Schools. For more information call (509) 324-1995 or visit www.wcfrspokane.org. All are welcome. Saturday, 4-7 p.m., Rogers High School, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave. Free.

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

American Italian Club 46th Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Spaghetti feed includes spaghetti and meatballs. There will also be a bake sale of Italian cookies, and takeout dinners will be available. Sunday, noon-6 p.m., Gonzaga Prep, Barbieri Center,1224 E. Euclid Ave. $10/adults; $5/ages 6-12; free/age 5 and younger. (509) 928-9186 or (509) 466-0712.

Budge Brothers Sunday Football Potluck - Bring munchies to Budge Brothers Brewery to enjoy while watching the Seahawks. Brewery opens at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Budge Brothers Brewery, 2018 E. Riverside Ave. Free admission. (509) 426-3340.

60 Minute Meals - Class will include mushroom asiago chicken with tossed green salad. Call to reserve your seat. Monday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $25/per person. (208) 762-1333.

Twelve String Potluck Monday Night Football - Bring a dish to Twelve String Brewing and enjoy some Monday Night Football fun with other fans while enjoying local craft beer. Monday, 5:30 p.m., Twelve String Brewing Co., 11616 E. Montgomery Drive, Suite 26. (509) 241-3697.

Thanksgiving Food Distribution - Salvation Army will distribute food in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, including frozen turkey and fixings to cook your own dinner. Proof of residency (mail) and picture ID are required. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. Free. (509) 325-6821.

House of Charity Thanksgiving - A community dinner will be served. All are welcome. Tuesday, noon, House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific Ave. Free. (509) 624-7821.

Greater Spokane Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving Dinners - Community dinners for seniors age 60 and older will be served at the following locations and times on Nov. 26: In Spokane: 11 a.m., American Indian Center, 905 E. Third Ave.; 11 a.m., Clareview South, 4827 S. Palouse Highway; 11 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 1926 W. Chelan Ave.; noon, Northeast (Hillyard) Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. In Spokane Valley: 11 a.m., Appleway Court, 221 S. Farr Road; 11:30 a.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road; 11:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Road. In Deer Park at 11:30 a.m., Deer Park Senior Center, 316 E. Crawford St. In Liberty Lake at 11:30 a.m., Talon Hills Senior Apartments, 25000 E. Hawkstone Loop. $3.50/suggested donation. (509) 924-6976.

City Gate Thanksgiving - A community dinner will be served. Nov. 26, 12:30-3:30 p.m., City Gate, 170 S. Madison St. Free. (509) 455-9670.

Union Gospel Mission Thanksgiving Dinner - A community dinner will be served on at the Spokane Convention Center. Enter at the doors in the breezeway between the INB Performing Arts Center and Convention Center. Doors open at 3:40 pm. This is a drug/alcohol free environment. Everyone is welcome. Nov. 26, 4-6 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 535-8510.

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.

VFW Post 51 Thanksgiving - Dinner will be served for veterans and their families. Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., VFW Post 51, 300 W. Mission Ave. Free. (509) 327-9847.

Mid City Concerns Thanksgiving - A community dinner will be served on Thanksgiving Day at 11:30 a.m. for seniors, and at noon for the general public. Everyone is welcome. Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m., Mid City Concerns Meals on Wheels, 1222 W. Second Ave. Free. (509) 456-6597.

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. There will be bus service to and from the dinner at the following locations: 11:30 a.m. at House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific Ave.; noon-12:15 p.m. at Union Gospel Mission, 1234 E. Sprague Ave.; and 12:30-12:45 p.m. at UGM Men’s Shelter and Recovery, 1224 E. Trent Ave. Nov. 27, noon-2 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall, Globe Room, 402 E. Boone Ave. Free.

Lake City Center Thanksgiving - A community dinner will be served. Everyone is welcome. Homebound persons may call for a delivered meal. Nov. 27, Noon-2 p.m., Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 226-3208.

Central United Methodist Church Thanksgiving - A community dinner will be served. Enter through the back of the church. Wheelchair accessible. Nov. 27, 1-3 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 518 W. Third Ave. Free. (509) 455-9019.

St. George’s Catholic Church Thanksgiving - A community dinner will be served on Thanksgiving Day in the basement hall parish. Nov. 27, 2-4 p.m., St. George’s Catholic Church, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.

Black Friday Wine Deals - Find delicious, crowd pleasing 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.

Beer Tasting at Huckleberry’s - Dark beers. Nov. 29, 2-4 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. $5 for a flight of five. (509) 624-1349.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Dec. 2, Gluten Free/Vegan Pumpkin Spice-alicious; Dec. 5, Small Bites, Big Nights; Jan. 9, Thai-ing to Cook; Jan. 14, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade; Jan. 17, There’s an App-etizer for That; Jan. 22, Serious Soups; Jan. 29, Artisan Bread Baking. 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.

Hoppy Holidays INW Girls Pint Out - Celebrate the end of year with a big bash. Bring a wrapped bottle of craft beer (under $10) to participate in the gift exchange. Price includes food and beers for tasting (additional bottles of beer, wine and spirits will be available for purchase). Register and get an extra raffle ticket for a chance to win some great giveaways. Dec. 3, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $25. (509) 327-8000.

Beertopia with the Inland NW Ale Trail - Locally crafted beers, live music, pool contests and prizes, tasty appetizers and more. Make reservations on Yelp for pint glass, beer sample tickets and appetizers samples. Dec. 3, 6-9 p.m., The Black Diamond, 9614 E. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 891-8357.

3-D Printing Cookie Cutters - Learn how to create unique cookie cutter using a 3-D printer. No 3-D printer experience necessary. Printed cookie cutters will be ready one week after the event. Registration required. Space is limited. Visit www.scld.org. Dec. 3 and Dec. 8, 7-9 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.