Culinary calendar

“Sip and Shop” Series - Support local nonprofits during this annual event. From 5-8 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery will donate 10 percent of sales (excluding furniture, consignment pieces and custom orders) to the featured organization of the day: Thursday, Community Cancer Services; Tuesday, Festival at Sandpoint. Pend d’Oreille Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.

“Kidnapping Christmas”- The Lions Share will present this holiday dinner theater Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.lionaround.org. The Lions Share, 1627 N. Atlantic Ave. $45. (509) 327-1113.

Demos at The Kitchen Engine - Thursday, learn different ways to make coffee, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday, and Sunday, sample olive oil from Angelina Olive Oil of Spokane, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, DOMA Coffee, 9 a.m.-noon; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., knife sharpening, $5 for straight-edge, $6 for serrated and $7 for scissors, cash only. The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., No. 416. (509) 328-3335.