Spokane — The non-competitive cylcing event debuts Sept. 7, 2008, at Riverfront Park and includes food, entertainment and different ride options for cyclists, whether you want to just ride around the park or take on a 21-mile ride on the Centennial Trail to Riverside State Park and back. The event begins at 7am, where there will be Thomas Hammer coffee and a free pancake feed. There will also be free BumbleBars for bikers as well. Those participating in the 21-mile ride will take off around 9am, with other riders beginning their ride at 10am. Partisipants will be welcomed back from their ride with free ice cream from The Scoop and live bluegrass music. Cost is $10/Person or $25/Family of three and $5/Each additional family member.
There will also be a Bike Swap held from 9:30am-1pm. Cost is $15/half table space or $25/full table. For more information about the Bike Swap, contact Louise McGrody at (206) 224-9252 ext. 303 or email her at louisemc@bicyclealliance.org.
Spokane — Join Futurewise for their annual food and wine tasting as they celebrate Eastern Washington’s diverse food culture and those who make it possiblet: the local food producers, winemakers and guest chefs. Chefs will prepare foods which will be paired with regional wines. Taste the difference supporting local farms makes! So take part in this event to support Futurewise and their work in protecting Eastern Washington farmland, wildlife habitat and to promote healthy communities.
A Feast with Friends will be held at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, located at 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd. in Spokane. Tickets are: $50/Person for general admission; $100/Individual Host (1 ticket); $250/Chef’s Choice Sponsor (2 tickets); $500/Tasting Sponsor (4 tickets); and $1,000/Culinary Sponsor (6 tickets).
Attraction: Passing by Curb Appeal: “Great. Nice and unique exterior. Beautiful, quiet and subdued interior. Very nice sushi bar and pleasant atmosphere.” First Impression: “Great. Prompt attention. Very clean tables, impeccable service and decor.” The Servers: “Great. Server was very knowledgeable about the types of sushi and the preparation methods of the dishes.” The Drinks Comments: “I don’t know much about drinks.” The Bill: “Good. The bill was correct. Came to about $50 for two, including tip.” Overall Rating: “Great. I go to this restaurant about 2-3 times a month. Absolutely the best sushi, miso soup and beef teryiaki that I have found anywhere … incredibly glad to have this restaurant in Coeur d’Alene. It is remarkable that there is not a waiting list to get in.” The Future: “Recommending.”
– Mary Jo K.
Pullman, Wash. — Held every Friday evening before home football games, this is a culinary experience not to miss! Enjoy a five-course gourmet meal featuring Cougar-connected Washington wines, each dinner featuring a different winery. The night begins at 6pm with music, art reception, wine and hor d’oeuvres. Dinner follows at 7pm. Recommended attire is business casual. Cost is $75 per person.
Dinners will be held at Washington State University in the Todd Hall Dining Room 268. Cost is $75 plus tax. Visit Feast.WSU.edu for menus and reservations.
Spokane — This event will feature 35 wines from across the world, along with hor d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live music by Nicole Lewis Quartet. Proceeds from the Summer Soiree go to benefit the Spokane Symphony. Cost is $35 per person. Reservations are required. Beacon Hill is located at 4348 Wellesley Ave.
Downtown Coeur d’Alene — Enjoy live music, moose dogs and burgers for sale by the Moose Market, and full bar at the Iron Horse. This collaboration by the Moose Market and the Iron Horse is to help benefit Hospice of North Idaho, with a portion of th proceeds from this event being donated. This event will be held at Sherman Park, located between Third and Forth on Sherman Avenue. Cost is $5 and include one glass of beer.
Spokane Valley — Support Team “Fight Like a Gril, Heaven Can Wait” as they embark on a 60-mile walk from Sept. 12-14 for the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. Their goal is to raise more than $24,000 for the cause of fighting breast cancer. Breakfast will be at Applebee’s and includes pancakes, eggs and juice or coffee. There will also be a carwash next door to help raise money as well. Applebee’s is located at 12217 E. Mission Ave. Cost is $8 per person.
Coeur d’Alene — Learn how to dehydrate and make good ol’ fashion jerky at Wishful Kneads-Bosch Kitchen Center, located at 296 W. Sunset Ave. Suite 25. Cost is $10 per person.
Spokane — Come and join in the fun of this annual event! The 29th Annual Pig Out in the Park is a six day music and food festival held in Riverfront Park. There will be 50 food booths and three beer gardens, with 75 entertainment acts performing on three stages. Admission to this event is FREE.
Spokane — Enjoy a fun afternoon of food, with entertainment by the Panhandle Polecats. This annual event will be held at 1901 N. Sullivan Rd. Tickets are available at the door. Cost is $10/Adults, $9/Seniors and $6/Children 10 and younger.
