Canines on the Catwalk

Learn to make candy with science. May 24 from 6-8 pm. $2-$6. Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. mobiusspokane.org (443-5669)

Western Art Show, Dutch oven cook-off, live entertainment, vendors and more. May 24-26. Downtown Ritzville, Wash. ritzvillewesternart.com (660-0654)

Best of breed competitions and obediance trials. May 24-26 from 6 am-8 pm each day. Free; $5 parking. Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. spokanekennelclub.com/

"Celebrare I'Italia"-themed four-course dinner paired with Italian wines. May 24 from 6-10 pm. $55. The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. thelincolncenterspokane.com (327-8000)

"There is Truth in Wine" annual fundraiser benefiting Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho, featuring wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, an auction and more. May 31 at 6 pm. $100. 21+. Chateau Rive, 621 W. Mallon Ave. ppgwni.org (866-904-7721)