Social calendar
Food for Fines in Whitman County
Library users at all 14 branches can exchange nonperishable food donations of equal or greater value for up to $10 in outstanding library fines. All food will be collected during the month of February and distributed to the food bank in the community where it is collected. Main branch is Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St.
When: Through Feb. 29
Contact: (877) 733-3375.
A Taste of Hope
Benefit dinner hosted by The Isaac Foundation. Funds raised benefit therapy grants for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. The foundation was founded after the death of 3-year-old Isaac Dennis Lytle, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 18 months old.
When: Friday. 7 p.m.
Where: Mukogawa Fort Wright Commons Building, 4000 W. Randolph Road.
Tickets: $25/advance, $30/door
Contact: (509) 499-1679.
Downtown Chocolate Walk
Stroll along the streets of downtown Coeur d’Alene and stop at local galleries and shops to sample chocolate and sweet treats. Look for participating businesses with red and white balloons.
When: Friday. 5-8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Coeur d’Alene
Cost: Free
Contact: (208) 667-5986.
Pretty in Pink ‘80s Prom Fundraiser
Raising money for the 2008 Seattle Breast Cancer Three-Day walk in September. A local team will take part in a three-day, 60-mile walk benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Dancing provided by Memorable Events.
When: Saturday. 7 p.m.
Where: Red Lion Templin’s Hotel on the River, 414 E. First Ave., Post Falls
Tickets: Couple prices: $100/advance, $125/door
Contact: (509) 255-9180 or (208) 661-0955
Sister Cities Chinese Banquet
Celebrate the Chinese New Year featuring 10 courses, including the best part of the Peking duck dinner. Mail a check to: Spokane Sister Cities, c/o 2603 E. 33rd Ave., Spokane, WA 99223. Proceeds benefit Spokane Sister Cities.
When: Saturday. 6 p.m.
Where: King Yen Restaurant, 3004 N. Monroe St.
Cost: $30, reservations required
Contact: (509) 536-7541.
Spokane Symphony Associates General Membership Meeting
Three-course lunch provided by Glover Mansion Catering for current members and those interested in joining, learn about SSA activities throughout the year and get acquainted with other members. Guests will hear a special guest speaker and take a comprehensive tour of the Fox.
When: Saturday
Where: Founders Room in the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20
Contact: (509) 458-8733
Sweethearts for Kids Wine Tasting and Auction
Benefit for Children’s Home Society of Washington. Featuring award-winning cuisine by Downriver Grill paired with local wineries, silent and live auctions, and live music.
When: Feb. 11. 6-9 p.m.
Where: Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave.
Tickets: $100/individual, $175/pair, available at CHSW, 2323 N. Discovery Place, (509) 747-4174; or Downriver Grill, 3315 W. Northwest Blvd., (509) 323-1600.
Contact: (509) 465-3591
An Evening of Enchanting Love
Hosted by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Raising funds for scholarships and other chapter programs.
When: Feb. 15. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 and dance at 9.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Ballroom, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Tickets: $40/person, $75 for two
Contact: (509) 290-0570
Art on the Edge mARTi gras
Winter Blues Festival which includes blues artists from across the Northwest at four intimate venues inside Coeur d’Alene Resort. Proceeds benefit the Art on the Edge, a nonprofit organization operated through St. Vincent de Paul that offers free art classes to area youth.
When/where: Feb. 15-17. With four-course dinner featuring New Orleans cuisine and live music by Randy Oxford Band, Feb. 15, 6-10 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, dress is semiformal, $90/person, additional $10 includes jazz and blues festival; Kids carnival Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $5, includes pizza and drink; Cajun-Cook-off and Street Festival Feb. 16, 6 p.m.-midnight at Brix Restaurant, Cricket’s Downtown Bar and Grill, The Eagles Club, Tito Macaroni’s and Barrel Room No. 6.
Tickets: $45/advance, $50/door
Contact: (208) 676-0917
“Ballet Romantica”
Evening of dance, wine and chocolates. Starts with “Aurora’s Wedding from Act III of Sleeping Beauty” and ends with a rowdy can can. The audience will be transported from the romantic to the raucous. Presented by Ballet Spokane.
When: Feb. 16. 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave
Tickets: $20, includes performance, glass of champagne and chocolate
Contact: TicketsWest, www.ticketswest.com or (509) 325-SEAT
Institute for Extended Learning Bowl for Literacy
Play three games with prizes for best team uniform, best team and best individual scores. Proceeds to go to the CCS Foundation Basic Skills Scholarship fund, which pays for GED students’ tuition and testing fees.
When: Feb. 18. Noon-3 p.m.
Where: North Bowl, 125 W. Sinto Ave.
Tickets: $125/team of four, or sign up to be placed on a team.
Contact: (509) 533-4634
Kids at Heart Charity Lunch
Guest speaker is Kellie Lim, who at 8 years old lost three limbs to bacterial meningitis, but didn’t give up her dream to become a pediatrician. Benefiting Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, to expand the pediatric emergency center.
When: Feb. 20. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Tickets: $100
Contact: (509) 474-2822