Spokane — “Spread the Aloha.” Enjoy a Polynesain menu to include Lalua Pork, Teriyaki Beef, Chicken Long Rice, Shoye Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Pineapple and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. Entertainment includes a slideshow of Hawaii, tribute dance and various dances performed by students, staff and faculty. Dinner begins at 5:30pm with entertainment beginning at 7pm. This event is presented by the Whitworth College Hawaiian Club, Na Pu’uwai o Hawai’i. Ticket are $20/Adults, $15/Students, $10/Ages 6-12 and FREE/Children 5 and under.  Tickets may be purchased at the Hixson Union Building 9am-11pm Sun.-Thurs.; 9am-10pm Fri. & Sat.Â
Coeur d’Alene — After a year of searching for the perfect location, owners Jennifer and Bob Palm happened upon their current location at 215 W. Kathleen Ave. #A. Opened on Aug. 29, 2007, the family owned and operated Fisherman’s Market and Grill in North Coeur d’Alene offers patrons fresh seafood from their seafood counter, with fish delivered daily Tues.-Thurs. Cusomers also have the option of choosing from the restaurant menu, which features eight different fish & chip choices, fish tacos, salads, soups and more! The Fisherman’s Market and Grill is open 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. & 12-5pm Sun.
Coeur d’Alene — Owners Deborah and Hunter, the parents of two, opened the family friendly Book & Bean less than two months ago. This coffee house, featuring a large play area for children, shelves of children’s books for purchase, as well as the usual coffee house set-up (adult tables and chairs), was a way for the couple to create a place where both parents and kids could go and feel at ease and … have fun! Moms and dads alike will enjoy taking the kids out, avoiding the stress of adult-centered coffee houses. They offer espresso for the parents, along with child-friendly snacks and beverages.
The Book & Bean is located at 3115 N. Government Way, Ste. #3, just south of Costco.
Spokane — Enjoy and evening of visual arts to include paintings, sculpture, ceramics and more! Also enjoy live performances to include music, dance and theatre. And don’t forget wine tastings at participating wineries. If you want to find out more about Downtown Spokane’s First Friday events, visit SpokaneArts.org. And to view participating venues, visit DowntownSpokane.net
This event is free. For more information, call: (509) 625-6050
Coeur d’Alene — CdA’s Annual mARTi Gras and Cajun Cook-off was yet another successful fundraiser for Art on the Edge. This was the best authentic Cajun Cooking in the Northwest! Participants celebrated the beginning of the Lenten Season a couple weeks late, but the fun-filled weekend of art for kids, fabulous Cajun cuisine and live blues and jazz entertainment warmed the festival goers and was a hit for kids of all ages!
Saturday’s events began with a kids art festival in the Coeur d’Alene Shops with music, pottery, painting and many other art-filled activities. The evening brought the adults out to celebrate at Coeur d’Alene Cellars Barrel Room, Cricket’s Bar & Grill, Brix and The Eagles Club, dining and dancing the night away. These generous chefs presented some outstanding Cajun food for the crowds:
Walla Walla — Come and join in on the First Annual Feast Walla Walla, a celebration of fine food, wine and art! Walla Walla’s historic downtown will set the scene for an afternoon of fun, with more than 50 vendors to include 16 restaurants and food purveyors, 29 wineries and 10 artists! Don’t miss out on this event! Net proceeds from the retail sales of bottled wines will benefit the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation and their mission.
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For more information about Feast Walla Walla, contace Jennifer Northam at the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation at:
Spokane Valley — Fun for the whole family! Enjoy Spaghetti and Meatballs, salad, rolls and dessert. This event will be held at St. Paschal Catholic Church, located at 2523 N. Park Rd. Take out is also available. Cost is $8/Adults, $5/Children and Seniors, FREE/Children 4 and younger, or $30/Family.
Airway Heights — The 2008 Miss Spokane Scholarship Pageant will be held at the Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest Casino, located at N. 100 Hayford Rd. The mission of Miss Spokane is “To build a better community by enabling young women through opportunities for scholarship, personal and professional growth, and community service,” according to their Web site. Be a part of this year’s event! Doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door (adults), $10 in advance or $12 at the door (students). Program books are an additional $5.
Spokane — Kids can learn to make a variety of fun and easy meals to include Meaty Marinara Sauce (Feb. 1), Chili and Cornbread (Feb. 8 ), Stroganoff (Feb. 22) and Pasta Salad (Feb. 29). Kids 9 to 13 welcome. Each class is $22. Pre-registration required. Classes are held at the Corbin Art Center located at 507 W. Seventh Ave.
Spokane — Pre-registration is required for this etiquette class geared toward 7-to-12-year-olds. This class will be held in the Palm Court Dining Room at the Davenport Hotel, located at 10 S. Post St. in Downtown Spokane. Cost is $45 per lady or gentleman.
