Social Calendar

“Late Nite Catechism 2” - St. Thomas More Catholic School presents this wonderful comedy, with Chinese dinner prepared by chef Jack Louis, wine and dessert. Reservations required. Friday. 7 p.m., 8112 N. Howard Drive. $40. (509) 466-3811, ext. 313.

Red Shoe Event - The Spokane Advertising Federation presents its fifth annual event that includes a live auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and an opportunity to meet area artists and view their work. Auction will feature contemporary and modern art, and unfinished furniture embellished by local design professionals. Proceeds will benefit the Toni M. Robideaux Scholarship Fund. Friday. 6-10 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $30/person. (509) 328-5855.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - The Washington Restaurant Association will present more than 100 wines and 30 microbrews for tasting, hors d’oeuvres by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy, a discount wine store and live music by the Martini Brothers. Visit its Web site at www.spokanecorkandkeg.com for ticket outlet locations. Friday. 7-10 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 467-7744.

Students for Safety Fundraising Dinner - Part of a student-initiated campaign targeted at improving safety on the Washington State University’s Pullman campus, with a specific focus on College Hill. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Elson S. Floyd. The Associated Students of WSU aims to raise $100,000 that will be allocated among four programs: Lighting on College Hill, ASWSU’s Safewalk, safety kiosks on campus and a self-defense and personal safety program. Friday. 6 p.m., Washington State University, Compton Union, Senior Ballroom, Pullman. $40/students, $80/general. (509) 793-4798.

“Toasting and Tasting” Wine Tasting and Auction – Twelve area vintners will talk about their wine and answer questions. There will be hors d’oeuvres, chocolate and music. Proceeds from the silent and live auctions will benefit community outreach. Saturday. 7-9:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. $30, includes food and wine. (509) 448-2255.

Black and White Gala - A Night of 100 Wishes - Auction will feature unique experiences, celebrity items and one-of-a-kind gifts. Benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation which works to make wishes come true for area children struggling with life-threatening medical conditions. Saturday. 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 West North River Drive. $100. (509) 458-2618.

Elks Charity Ball - Dinner will include steaks with skewered shrimp scampi. Enjoy live and silent auctions, a bake sale, games and dancing to Good & Plenty. Reservations are required. Saturday. 5 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $20. (509) 926-2328.

Furr Ball - Social hour, dinner, live and silent auctions, live music, collection of trees and parade of animals. Benefit Spokane Humane Society. Saturday. 6:30-11:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $125. (509) 209-0089.

Wonderland of Food and Wine - Presented by the 3C’s. Event will feature food by Chef Tim Heinig of Floating Green Restaurant, local wines, raffles and an auction. For reservations, call (208) 773-4909. Saturday. 6-9 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $35/person. (208) 667-1479 for information.

Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction - Children’s Village fundraiser includes food, silent auction and entertainment. Tickets must be pre-paid to reserve seating. Nov. 20. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hayden Lake Country Club, 2362 E. Bozanta Drive, Hayden Lake. $32/each, $300/corporate tables of eight. (208) 667-1189.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing four-course, gourmet dinner featuring Cougar-connected Washington wines. Held every Friday evening before home football games. Feasts will be 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.

Mystery Dinner Theater - “The Decadent Housewives of Hysteria Lane.” Menu will include: beef roast, roasted red potatoes, broccoli, Caesar salad, apple crisp. Catering provided by Senior Froggy’s/Luigi’s Express. Reservations are required. Nov. 21. 5 p.m., Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $15. (509) 535-0803.

22nd annual St. John Vianney School Auction - The silent auction begins at 5 p.m., dinner will be at 6:45 and the live auction begins at 7:20. Nov. 22. Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $40/adults, $35/seniors, $290/tables of eight. (509) 995-1270.

Holly Eve - 28th annual event for the Panida Theatre, Pend Oreille Arts Council, Community Cancer Services, Bonner Community Hospice and The Festival at Sandpoint. Presented by Eve’s Leaves, it includes silent and live auctions, champagne, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Nov. 22. 6:30 p.m., Sandpoint Events Center auditorium, Sandpoint. $25. (208) 263-8956.

Festival of Trees - Coeur d’Alene - Nov. 28-Dec. 1. Sponsored by the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation. Nov. 28, 5-9 p.m., “Friday d’Lights,” sponsored by Kootenai Health Auxiliary, offers the first chance to see the trees, and the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association’s parade and lighting ceremony; $3/adults, $2/ages 2-12. Nov. 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Senior Social, sponsored by North Idaho Eye Institute, includes tree viewing, light brunch and entertainment, $17; Nov. 29, Festival Gala Dinner, Auction and Dance sponsored by Century 21 Beutler and Associates, 5 p.m.-12 a.m., reservations required. Nov. 30, Family Day, features tree viewing and entertainment, $2/door; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Children’s Workshop sponsored by Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics at the Coeur d’Alene Resort convention center, and Christmas crafts and face painting. Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Holiday Fashion Shows with a luncheon show sponsored by Polin and Young Construction Inc.; 6-8:30 p.m., dinner show sponsored by Sterling Savings Bank, reservations required. The Coeur d’Alene Resort Convention Center, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 666-TREE.

Emerald Legacy - A concert to benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation with the Greater O’Neill Family. Evening of Irish Folk music, popular tunes from the Doo Wop era and Indie music with a reunion of Mylestone and performance by Rough Congress. VIP includes wine and hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and a concert. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for VIP; 7 p.m. for general admission. Nov. 29. Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20/general, $50/VIP. (509) 474-2820.

Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Dec. 5, 6 p.m., tree-lighting ceremony in the lobby, free; free viewing of 12 trees and gifts on the Davenport Mezzanine, Dec. 6-13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Dec. 6, Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast; Dec. 6, Gala Dinner Dance; Dec. 7, “An Evening with Eckart and Friends,” Isabella Ballroom, $10/door; Dec. 8, Red Hat Luncheon, reservations required at (509) 458-8733; Dec. 9-12, Macy’s Style Show and Luncheon; Dec. 13, Raffle drawing in lobby of trees. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $1/raffle tickets for trees. (509) 458-TREE.

Christmas for Africa - Charity auction and dinner fundraiser sponsored by the Luke Commission, a Sagle-based, nonprofit group that provides free healthcare in Swaziland, Africa. The commission is led by founders Dr. Harry and Echo (Tuinstra) VanderWal. Includes a catered dinner, silent and live auctions, and furniture and craft items. Donations being accepted. Dec. 6. 6:30 p.m., Sandpoint Business and Events Center, Sandpoint. $25/each. (208) 263-9311.

JACC Holiday Soiree Fundraiser - Annual party and fundraiser. The highlight of the holiday season with the old church decked out in all her festive splendor. Includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, four-course dinner, dessert, entertainment and auction. Reservations required. Dec. 6. 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at the Old Church, 405 Williams St., Post Falls. $125 each or $1,000 for table of 8. (208) 457-8950.

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, 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., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $175. (509) 533-1150.