Culinary calendar

Gourmet Way Events - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wine and food pairings. Call to reserve a seat. Gourmet Way, 8222 W. Government Way, Hayden. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. (208) 762-1333.

Culinary Stone Events - Complimentary wine tasting with wines from around the world every Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. and include: June 23, Flavors of the Yucatan. The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-4116.

Friendship Kitchen - Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m., St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Mexican Tortillas, $45; Sunday, 2 p.m., Lamb Shanks with Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes, $45; June 17, 5:30 p.m., Gnocchi, $45; June 22, 5:30 p.m., French Macarons, $45; June 25, 5:30 p.m., Sushi, $49; June 29, 5:30 p.m., Cake Decorating, $45. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Pilgrim’s Market Events - Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Grilling Class: Think Beyond Meat, free; June 18, 6-8:30 p.m., Balanced Summer Nutrition: Keeping You Cool as Temperatures Rise, $5/per person; June 25, 6-8:30 p.m., The Origins of Coffee: Seed to Cup, free. Call to make reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

Rocket Market Events - Tastings include: Friday, France on a Dime; June 19, Italy on a Dime; June 26, Spain on a Dime. Reservations are requested. All tastings at 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20/per tasting. (509) 343-2253.

Vino! Tastings - E. Guigal Wines of France. Friday, 3-7:30 p.m., Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. Costs vary. (509) 838-1229.

Bottles Beer Tasting - Beer samples from Firestone Walker. Friday, 5 p.m., Bottles, 3319 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 443-4027.

Coffee and Chocolate Pairings - Try samples with a guide from the Chocolate Apothecary. Saturday, 2 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Country Breakfast - The program is supported by donations in any amount that you feel you can afford. No one is turned away for inability to donate. Breakfast is open to the public Mondays from 7-10 a.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 437-1037.

Vino! Professional Tasting and Small Plates Event - “Sicily & Corsica: Wines of the Italian Islands” is a question-and-answer opportunity to discover the characteristics and grape varieties of these islands, issues facing winemakers, their approaches to dealing with vineyard and winemaking complications, and the distinctive wines produced there. Tasting event on Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St., $15. The Small Plates Tasting Event with appetizer-size servings specially created to illustrate the characteristics of the wines will be Tuesday, 6-8:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $45. Reservations required for these events at (509) 838-1229.

Japanese Cuisine with Chef Villjo of Syringa - Learn about the culinary arts of different cultures, advance your knowledge of meal preparation and learn new methods and styles of healthy cooking. Recipes, beer, and wine are included. June 17, 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

“Our Favorites” Cooking Class Series - Favorite classes and recipes from the last four years, including: June 17-18, Cocktail Hour; and July 15-16, Grilling and Chilling. Call to make reservations. Classes held 5:45-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $40/single; $70/couple. (509) 939-4527.

How to Be a Label Detective - Navigate the food system with Melissa DiLuzio, a certified integrative nutrition and wellness coach. She presents two nutrition classes. The first discusses sugar and how it impacts overall health; the second covers identifying and avoiding toxic, hidden ingredients which contribute to obesity and sickness. June 17, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Gourmet Camp Cooking - Put gourmet cuisine into your camping experience. Registration required. June 17 and July 9, 7 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: today, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade; June 18, Keeping the Scene Green: Herbs. $49/per class. The Summer Sizzle Series classes are $59 each and include: June 24, Gourmet Grilling: Steaks and Veggies; July 15, Small Bites, Summer Nights; Aug. 5, Sensational Salmon. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call. INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. (509) 533-8141.

Evening of Elegance for Northwest Autism Center - Enjoy a cocktail hour, live jazz music, silent and live auctions and dinner provided by Feast. June 19, 5 p.m., Bozarth Mansion, N. Fairwood Drive. $55/each; or $100/per couple. (509) 328-1582.

Walking Food Tour - City of Spokane Parks & Recreation program. ROW Adventures Walking Food Tour spotlights Spokane foods and history. June 20, 2-4 p.m., Riverfront Park, Radio Flyer Wagon. $40/person. (509) 625-6200.

Bark N’ Brew - Bring your dog and participate in contests such as Best Wag, Best Trick, Dog and Owner Look-A-Like. Enjoy barbecue, microbrews, a silent auction and vendors. Funds raised benefit Help Every Little Paw. June 21, 1-6 p.m., Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg, Idaho. (208) 659-6408.

Dad’s Day Dinner - Clover presents six courses paired with beers from Orlison Brewing Co. Make reservations at [email protected] or call. June 23, 6:30 p.m., Clover, 913 E. Sharp Ave. $60/per person. (509) 487-2937.

The Singing Nuns Luncheon Concert - Celebrate Mount Saint Michael Centennial with catering and a concert by the Singing Nuns. Reservations required by June 20. Tours begin and museum and gift shop open at 11:30 a.m.; lunch served followed by the concert at 1 p.m. Visit www.singingnuns.com. July 2, 11:30 a.m., Mount St. Michaels, 8500 N. St. Michaels Road. $15/person. (509) 467-1077.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.

Cooking with Master Chef Steve - Cooking experiences with Master Chef Steve W. Geving of Les Toques Blanches Chefs Hall of Fame. Reservations required. Classes include: July 14, Beach Party Cookery from Malibu to Miami Beach; and August 11, Summertime European Awesome Entertaining. Classes held 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $25/person. (208) 437-1037.

Top Frog Third Anniversary Celebration - Get your Inland Northwest Ale Trail map signed, try a new a beer and listen to some music from some local talent. July 18, noon-7 p.m., Top Frog Brewery, 221 Vista Drive, Newport. (509) 671-2884.

Buffalo, Blues & Brews - Outdoor concert with a smoked buffalo buffet from H2H Bison Ranch and Warriors of the Rotating Tap home brew competition. Sponsored by Pathways Community Development Corp to raise funds for community improvements. July 18, 2 p.m., downtown Plummer, 150 10th St., Highway 95, Plummer, Idaho. $35/advance; $45/day of show. (208) 686-1629.

Barefoot in the Park - July 24-26. Three-day event with barefoot sports, music, food and more. Friday, 5-8 p.m., barefoot 3-on-3 soccer, live music, dance, car show, a fun run, inflatables and a showcase of local business and vendors. Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., games, petting zoo, bubble ball, foot golf, a golf cart show, talent show and outdoor movie. Sunday, 8 am.-3 p.m., soccer tournament, vendors and entertainment. Free shuttle on Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. from Liberty Lake Elementary and ball fields next door to the Pavillion and back. Visit http://www.libertylakewa. gov/387/Barefoot-in-the-Park for more information. Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake.