Social calendar

Benefits/Fundraisers

Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Free viewing of 12 trees and gifts on the mezzanine, through Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; roday, “An Evening with Eckart and Friends,” Isabella Ballroom, $10/door; Monday, Red Hat Luncheon, noon, $25, reservations required at (509) 458-8733; Tuesday-Thursday noon, Macy’s Style Show and Luncheon (Dec. 12 sold out); Saturday, raffle drawing for trees in lobby. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $1/raffle tickets for trees. (509) 458-TREE.

“Wings Over Wolf Lodge” Cruise - Fundraiser for Birds of Prey Northwest includes a live appearance by Liberty, a bald eagle used for educational purposes. Cruises depart today at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. from the Coeur d’Alene Resort Cruise dock by the resort. $20/adults, $14/kids, available at 1-800-CDATIX. (208) 641-9165.

Heart Songs … From the Edge of the World - Concert by formerly homeless families including songs and skits about their life. Silent auction at 5:30 p.m., concert at 6:30. Proceeds benefit the Voiceless Homeless Choir and Crosswalk Teen Shelter. Sunday. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (509) 922-5931.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis - 5K Fun Run and Walk and 1K Children’s Run with the Elves. Saturday. Riverfront Park. $20/adult, includes shirt; free/children age 7 and younger, does not include shirt. (800) 746-1821.

Christmas Home Tour - Tour of six beautiful homes, decorated for Christmas, to benefit the Healing Garden at Bonner General Hospital. Tickets available at Bonner General Hospital. Dec. 14. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., The Idaho Club, 151 Clubhouse Way, off Highway 200, 15-minute drive from Sandpoint. $20. (208) 263-1441.

Winter in the Highlands - Concert featuring the St. Joseph Pipe and Drum Corps, Shadle Park Highlanders and Highland Dancers, and Along Four the Ride, and others. Raising funds for this great group of youth performers. Dec. 19. 7 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lincoln at Ontario, Sandpoint. $15. (208) 263-3720.

Diamonds and Divas Black Tie Gala and Wine Auction - “Passport to London,” starring world class Wagnerian Soprano Jane Eaglen, with baritone John B. Cooper and tenor Scott D. Miller, conducted by Dean Williams. Champagne welcome, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, dinner with wine, entertainment, late night dancing, champagne toast at midnight. Spokane Opera presents Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” conducted by Dean Williamson starring Heather Parker. Presented by and benefits Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Opera. Dec. 31. 6:30 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $175. (509) 533-1150.

Wild Game Feast - Five-course meal of wild game delicacies presented by the North Idaho College Alumni Association. Proceeds benefit the association and student scholarships. Jan. 24. 6 p.m., Ts’elusm Dining Room at the NIC Edminster Student Union Building, 1000 W. Garden Ave. $55/each. (208) 769-7806.