Peter Svelka tries a cocoanut curry soup prepared by classmates last Wednesday during a cooking class focused on soups, stews and curries, put on at Eagle River Secondary by Shawna Koll and the District of Sicamous. Svelka was part of a team that prepared a lentil dal soup and vegan coconut cookies. Next up from Koll and the district is a class on pastas, salads and desserts, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 to 8 p.m. at ERS. Cost is $20 per person, $35 for couples and space is limited. To register, visit the district offices at the Civic Centre between Monday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.