Culinary calendar
Puppy Love with Wine - Enjoy wine tasting, appetizers from area restaurants and a silent auction. Benefits the animals at the Spokane Humane Society. Today, 6-9 p.m., Nectar Tasting Room, 120 N. Stevens St. $10/advance; $15/at the door. (509) 467-5235, 219.
Sweet Valentine Treats - Learn how to make chocolate pound cake, mini cheesecakes, strawberry pies and cherry sponge cake. Call for reservations. Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Gourmet Way, 8222 W. Government Way, Hayden. $35/per person. (208) 762-1333.
Beer 101: Back to Basics - The class will cover the history of beer, ingredients, brewing process and various beer styles. Discover your favorite beer flavors while enjoying a tasting tour of different beer style categories. Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave., (509) 922-1530; and Total Wine & More, 9980 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-1644. $15.
Eighth Annual Taste of Hope - Samplings of area wines, brews, spirits, chocolates and specialty foods while raising money to benefit The Isaac Foundation and to fund therapy grants for children diagnosed with autism in the community. Friday, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $50. (509) 325-1515.
Valentine’s Restaurant Night - The five-course menu includes grilled flatbread, tomato basil bisque, panzanella salad, Commellini Osso Bucco, and chocolate heart truffles. Reservations are required for dinner. Dinner will be served on Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m., Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Drive. $45/per person. (509) 466-0667.
INCA After Dark - Classes include: Friday, Mouthwatering Mediterranean Small Plates; Feb. 27, Pizzeria Pizza at Home. 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. (509) 533-8141.
Valentine’s Day Dinner - Dinner includes appetizers, four courses, an intermezzo course and pomegranate Champagne cocktail. Friday, 6 p.m., The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. $169/couple with wine pairing. (208) 277-4116.
Vino! Valentine Dinner - A superb and elegant Valentine dinner featuring Vino! wines. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $75. (509) 838-8511.
Red Wine and Chocolate - Wines will be paired with the in-house gourmet chocolate selection. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $30/per class. (509) 343-2253.
Dutch “Luv Day” Food Drive - Dutch Bros. Coffee will host a food drive on Saturday. Receive $1 off your drink purchase for every canned food item donated. Items donated at the Spokane locations will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and items donated at Coeur d’Alene locations will benefit the Community Action Partnership Food Bank. For more information and list of store locations, visit www.dutchbros.com/locations.
Snowshoe and Wine Tasting - Enjoy snowshoeing the trails of Mount Spokane. After playing in the snow, stop for a wine tasting at Trezzi’s Farm Winery ($3 tasting fee, refundable with purchase of a bottle of wine). Snowshoes, guides, walking poles and transportation included. Additional information emailed after registration. Spokane Parks and Recreation. Saturday and March 14, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., meet at Yoke’s Fresh Market Mead, 14202 N. Market St. $35. Ages 21 and older. (509) 625-6200.
Spokane Symphony Chamber Soiree: A Valentine’s Treat - Orchestra musicians provide chamber music in an intimate setting. Table seating includes local wines paired with hors d’oeuvres and dessert crafted by award-winning Chef Urs Moser. Ticket holders may call ahead to reserve a pre-concert dinner at Burgandy’s restaurant. Tuesday and Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $20-$48. (509) 624-1200.