Social calendar

Feast with Friends - Progressive food and wine tasting and get to know your local farmers, winemakers and chefs. Locally grown ingredients will be used to create delectable bites paired with regional wine tastings. Proceeds benefit Futurewise, protecting Eastern Washington’s farmlands, wildlife habitat and to build sustainable communities. Participating restaurants include Luna, Mizuna, Scratch, Catacombs, Natural Start Bakery, Isabella’s and Great Harvest. Thursday. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Spokane Valley. $50-100/person, $1000/table of six. (509) 838-1965.

Northern Quest Casino Spokane All-American’s Charity Classic - Featuring Dan Dickau and Adam Morrison. Proceeds to benefit local Spokane charities. Thursday 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, McCarthey Athletic Center. $15-$80. (509) 325-SEAT.

Summer Soiree at Beacon Hill - Features 35 wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live music by Nicole Lewis Quartet. Fundraiser for the Spokane Symphony. Reservations required. For more information, visit www.spokanesyphonyassoc.org. Thursday 5:30 p.m., Beacon Hill Events, 4348 E. Wellesley Ave. $35. (509) 458-8733.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing four-course, gourmet dinner featuring Cougar-connected Washington wines. Held Fridays before home football games. Feasts will be: Fridaywith Kelly Tucker of Reininger Winery; Sept. 19 with Ted Baseler of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; Sept. 26 with Jeff and Vicki Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards; Oct. 17 with Scott Williams of Kiona Vineyards; Nov. 7 with Shane McKibben with Amavi Cellars; and Nov. 21 with Annette Bergevin of Bergevin Lane. Music and art reception including wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7. Recommended attire is business casual. Visit www.feast.wsu.edu for menus and reservations. Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $75, plus tax. (509) 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

Tux & Tails – Ninth annual fundraiser to benefit Spokane Humane Society. Dinner, auction and comedy show. Saturday 6:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50. (509) 467-5235, ext. 12.

An Afternoon of Elegance - Fundraiser for Lesotho, Africa. Next Sunday 2-4 p.m., Sisters of the Holy Names Convent, 2911 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 328-7470.

Cobra Roofing Polo Classic - “Tents, Hats and Champagne.” Enjoy artwalk, live music, divot stomp, hat competition, silent auction, gourmet food and more. Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. Gates open at noon. Next Sunday Spokane Polo Fields, Highway 2, across from Longhorn Barbecue, Airway Heights. $150. (509) 624-0500.

Scholarship Fundraising Dinner and New Orleans Musical Review - Evening of hot New Orleans food and jazz to benefit the Inland Northwest Business Alliance Outreach Scholarship Fund. Dine on authentic New Orleans cuisine. Entertainment by Abbey Crawford and Papa Scrubs’ 6-foot Stompers. Sept. 12. The Glover Mansion, 321 W. Eighth Ave. $50. (509) 455-3699.

The Scramble “Fore” Spokane Golf Tournament - All funds raised will be distributed to select organizations involved in the development and progress of art, music, literature and education in Spokane. Check-in at 7 a.m.; shot gun start at 8. Sept. 12. Indian Canyon Golf Course, 4304 W. West Drive. $100, includes greens fee, cart and lunch. (509) 456-2172.

Tapestry of Art - Evening of dance, music and art to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Sept. 13, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (509) 701-6557.

Caring for Kids Luncheon - To benefit St. Anne’s Children and Family Center and Morning Star Boys’ Ranch. Reservations required. Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 358-4254.

Fourth Annual Lutheran Community Services Golf Classic - Money raised at the event goes to Lutheran Community Services Child Welfare program which provides counseling and support to children who have experienced a life-altering traumatic event. Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m., Indian Canyon Golf Course. $80/person, includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, post tournament dinner and prizes. (509) 343-5053.

Wine Tasting - An evening of wine tasting by Mike Scott, hors d’oeuvres and a short program, “Building Vibrant Communities,” will highlight Community Frameworks local affordable housing and homeownership activities and will feature local project partners and new homeowners who have benefitted from the organization’s efforts. Sept. 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lone Canary Winery, 109 S. Scott St. $35. (509) 484-6733, ext. 121.

“A Little Night Music” - Magical night of heavy hors d’oeuvres, fine wine, auction and live music by Sammy Eubanks. Benefits the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. Sept. 19, 6-10 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, Spokane Valley. $50. (509) 324-1995.