Culinary calendar

Gourmet Way Events - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a flight of wines paired with food. Call to reserve a seat. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. Classes are held 6-8 p.m. and include: Thursday, French Cuisine; May 29, Bucatini and Calzones. May 28, Peg Ivy book signing of “A Dash of Southern,” 4-6 p.m. followed by the cooking class. Gourmet Way, 8222 W. Government Way, Hayden. (208) 762-1333.

Wine, Ride & Dine - Taste regional wines, views of Spokane River Falls and a multi-course dinner from Anthony’s today or Clinkerdagger on Thursday. Includes wine tasting, a glass of wine for the SkyRide, dinner, all taxes and gratuities. Meet at the SkyRide. Seating times are: 4:30, 5, 5:15, 5:30 and 6 p.m. For more information or to register, visit spokaneparks.org or call. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $50-$55. (509) 625-6200.

The Culinary Stone Events – Today, 4:30-6 p.m., Complimentary Wine and Salami Tasting. Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. and include: Thursday: Making the Perfect Chicken; May 28: Mexican Fundamentals: Cook with a Molcajete. The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-4116.

JACC Cooking Classes - Learn about the culinary arts of different cultures, advance your knowledge of clever meal preparation and learn new methods and styles of healthful cooking from local chefs. Cooking class recipes, beer, and wine are included. Today: Mediterranean Cooking with Chef Raji of the White House Grill; June 17: Japanese Cuisine with Chef Villjo of Syringa. Classes held 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $50. (208) 457-8950.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine – Today, 5:30 p.m., Fish Tacos, $39; Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Hand Rolled Truffles and More, $39; May 27, 5:30 p.m. Burgers and Meatless BBQ - Part 1, $39; May 28, 5:30 p.m., Homemade Pasta Making, $45; May 31, 2 p.m., Thai Green Curry Prawns, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: today, A Taste of Tuscany; June 3, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade; June 18, Keeping the Scene Green: Herbs. 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. $49/per class. (509) 533-8141.

Salad Dressing 101 - Learn about the differences in olive oils, the basic formula behind vinaigrettes and low-fat ways to create creamy dressings. Call for reservations. Today, 7-9 p.m., Conversion Concepts, 608 N. Argonne Road. $40/per person. (509) 623-7177.

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.

Tea Time - Sherri Davey, owner of Heavenly Special Teas, presents information about the health benefits of tea and the differences between types of tea. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; June 2, 6:30 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390. Free.

Pilgrim’s Market Events – Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Probiotics and Healthy Weight Loss, free; June 4, 6:30-8 p.m., Mushrooms: An Important Key to Immune Health, free; June 11, 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, European Wine Adventure; May 29, Best Washington State Red Blends Under $20. Reservations are requested. All tastings at 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20/per tasting. (509) 343-2253.

Crafted’s First Annual Firkin Festival - A firkin is a 9-gallon barrel used in Great Britain for cask conditioning beer. Crafted is tapping firkins from a dozen breweries for one day only. Live music all day long. Saturday, 11 a.m., Crafted Tap House, 523 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 292-4813.

Cooking Locally - Joshua Martin, local chef and culinary instructor, talks about his experience with regional foods and farms and gives a cooking demonstration. May 27, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; June 1, 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400; June 9, 6:30 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake, (509) 893-8330. Free.

Beyond Words Breakfast - Benefits RiteCare, a speech therapy clinic providing speech therapy to children ages 2-7 at no cost to the families. May 28, 8-9 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Donation. (509) 951-1263.

“Hop into Spring” - The Newman Lake Ladies Aid will hold their annual spring tea. This event helps support the local elementary school milk fund and the community Christmas families. All are welcome May 28, 12:30 p.m., Tri-Community Grange, 25025 E. Heather Lane, Newman Lake. $5/suggested donation.

Spain: Discover Vibrant Rioja - This class delves into the different winemaking styles within this famous region and examine the multiple levels of aging requirements within Rioja. Eight wines will be featured. May 28, 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. $20.

Light the Way Auction & Dinner - Benefits American Childhood Cancer Organization, a nonprofit that aids young cancer patients and their families during difficult times by providing emotional support, educational materials, financial assistance and more. Tickets can be purchased at www.acco.org/inlandnw and all funds raised will go directly to ACCOIN. May 29, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $75. (509) 443-4162.

Spo-Can 2015 - A canned beer festival featuring more than 50 varieties of craft beer cans. Music by Benny Blanco and Breezy Brown. May 30, noon-6 p.m., Elk, 1931 W. Pacific Ave. No cover. (509) 363-1973.

Walking Food Tour - City of Spokane Parks & Recreation program. Learn about the history and foods of downtown Spokane. May 30 and June 20, 2-4 p.m., Riverfront Park, Radio Flyer Wagon. $40/person. (509) 625-6200.

2BU Youth Ranch Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser - Enjoy a spaghetti dinner with live and silent auctions, wine tasting, games, pictures and a raffle. May 30, 5-9 p.m., VFW Post 1435, 212 S. David St. Adults: $15/per person; or $25/two people. $5/age 10 and younger. (509) 922-1981.

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.

Lentil Festival Poster Unveiling & Wine vs. Brew Tasting - Celebrate the kick off the 27th Annual National Lentil Festival with this year’s poster unveiling and special tasting. Poster Unveiling tickets include a commemorative glass, hearty appetizers and tastes from local wine, beer and cider producers, and live music. Tickets can be purchased from the Pullman Chamber of Commerce by phone or online. June 3, 6-8 p.m., Cider House, 588 SE Bishop Blvd., Pullman. $35. (509) 334-3565.

Tea With Tucker - Catered by Boots Bakery & Lounge. Enjoy vegan tapas served on china, along with shabby chic goodies from Goodwill and music. Funds generated from this event will be applied toward the creation of an animal memorial garden and a community vegetable garden at River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/ tea-with-tucker-tickets- 15740285618. June 7, 1 p.m., River’s Wish, 11511 W. Garfield Road. $55/one; and $100/two. (509) 951-3650.

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.