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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Culinary calendar

Gourmet Way Events - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wines paired with delicious food. 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: Tuesday, Flavors of the Yucatan. The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-4116.

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. Today, 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

“Our Favorites” Cooking Class Series - Scott and Roxane offer their all-time favorite classes and recipes from the past four years: Today and Thursday, Cocktail Hour; and July 15-16, Grilling and Chilling. Call to make reservations. Classes 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 is about sugar and how it impacts your overall health; and the second class covers how to identify ingredients that contribute to obesity and sickness. Today, 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. Today and July 9, 7 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

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.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Thursday, 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.

Pilgrim’s Market Events – Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Balanced Summer Nutrition: Keeping You Cool as Temperatures Rise, $5/per person; and 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.

Total Wine Events – Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Battle of the Beers: Old World vs. New World, $15. Father’s Day Wine Tasting: Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., free. All American Wine Tasting: June 26, 4-8 p.m.; June 27, noon-6 p.m.; and June 28, noon-5 p.m., free. Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 922-1530.

Rocket Market Events - Tastings include: Friday, Italy on a Dime; and 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 – Friday, 3-6:30 p.m., Classical Wines of Spain; Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., Big Bold Reds for Dad; June 26, 3-7:30 p.m., Russell Creek/Henry Earl Wineries; July 3, 3-7:30 p.m., Selections from Vino’s Wine of the Month Club. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. Costs vary. (509) 838-1229.

Evening of Elegance for Northwest Autism Center - Cocktail hour, live jazz, silent auction and dinner provided by Feast. Following dinner will be the live auction and brief highlights of the children and families this event supports. Friday, 5 p.m., Bozarth Mansion, 12415 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. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Riverfront Park, Radio Flyer Wagon. $40/person. (509) 625-6200.

Hopped Up Anniversary Bash - Celebrate Hopped Up’s second birthday. Tapping a new batch, Valley Pilsner, brewed with 100 percent Pilsner malt, Magnum and Zythos hops. Door prizes/raffle event, food truck by Tacos El Guero and live music on the patio with Spokane Dan and the Blues Blazers. Saturday, 2-9 p.m., Hopped Up Brewing, 10421 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 413-2488.

Music, Micros & BBQ - Kicking off the four-part Music, Micros & BBQ event series. There will be an endless barbecue buffet from 5-9 p.m., microbrews from Daft Badger, Slate Creek and Trickster breweries and live music from local band, Ron Greene Trio from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino, Red Tail Bar and Grill, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $17. (800) 523-2464.

Bark N’ Brew - Bring your dog and participate in contests such Best Wag, Best Trick, Dog and Owner Look-A-Like and more. Enjoy barbecue, microbrews, a silent auction and vendors. Funds raised benefit Help Every Little Paw. Sunday, 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 justin@cloverspokane.com or call. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Clover, 913 E. Sharp Ave. $60/per person. (509) 487-2937.

Strawberry Festival - Fourth annual Strawberry Festival with antiques, local arts and crafts, vintage and salvage items, food, strawberry shortcake, fresh strawberry lemonade, and more. Fun for the whole family. Proceeds benefit the Moran Prairie Grange Restoration Project. June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Moran Prairie Grange, 6106 S. Palouse Highway. Free admission. (509) 245-3444.