Italian Cooking

An annual edible book festival featuring food entries with a literary theme, judged for prizes and then eaten by attendees. May 22 from 1-4 pm. Free and open to the public. Eastern Washington University JFK Library, Cheney campus. ewu.edu/library (359-2264) Read our story about this

Learn to cook several dishes using beer as an ingredient, including shepherd's pie, beer cheese soup and more with chef Steve Geving. May 22 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. $25, reservations required. (208-437-0426)

A benefit for Communities in Schools, with 20 percent of all proceeds from the day going to the local nonprofit. May 24 from 11:30 am-10 pm. Prices vary. Ciao Mambo, 818 W. Riverside Ave. cisspokane.org (413-1436)

Chef Colomba from Cafe Carambola leads a class on Yucatecan-style cooking. May 30 from 5:30-8 pm. $50. Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. jacklincenter.org (208-457-8950)

A concert performed by 15 students ages 9-18, of the CdA Charter Academy. June 6 at 7 pm. $5. Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. jacklincenter.org (208-457-8950)

This summer fundraiser for the JACC features a croquet tournament, card games, dancing and an English-themed tea. June 8 at 2 pm. $35-$250. Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. jacklincenter.org (208-457-8950)