Social Calendar

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. Today. Spokane Polo Fields, Highway 2, across from Longhorn Barbecue, Airway Heights. $150. (509) 624-0500.

“Life is a Cadenza” by Diana Clemons - Benefit performance for Harmony Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center. Friday. 7 p.m., Harmony Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center, 4929 W. Orchard Ave., Rathdrum. Tickets $10. (208) 819-2603.

New Orleans Dinner and Musical Review - Enjoy an evening of New Orleans food and jazz to benefit the INBA Outreach Scholarship Fund. Entertainment will include Diva Abbey Crawford and Papa Scrubs’ 6-Foot Swing. Friday. 6:30 p.m., 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. Friday. 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. Saturday. 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.

“An Evening of Dessert” with Frank Peretti - Fundraiser for the pro choice Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center and Real Choices Clinic. Event includes desserts made by the pastry chef at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, musical selections, and a brief drama presentation. For tickets, visit www.OpenArmsEvents.com. Sept. 19. 7-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $35/each, $280/table reservation. (208) 687-6906.

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 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 p.m. 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.

Big Band Concert - Swing Street Trio plays for an evening of fun and dancing. Benefits leisure service events for residents and the community. Sept. 20. 6:30-10 p.m., Good Samaritan Community Center, 17028 E. Eighth Ave., Greenacres. Donation. (509) 924-6161, ext. 650.

Brian Crain in Concert - With cellist David Hunt and pianist Val Wold. Benefiting Children’s Village Foundation. Sept. 20. 7 p.m., Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. $20. (208) 667-1189.

Lake City Blues Benefit – Ninth annual event presented by Inland Empire Blues Society with live blues music, dancing, silent auction, raffles and prizes. Open to all ages until 10 p.m.; age 21 and older until midnight. Benefits Coeur d’Alene’s Project Safe Place. Sept. 20. 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley. $10. (800) 523-2464.

Persian Comedy Night Fundraiser - Benefiting Spokane families traveling to Iran to plant a peace tree and present slide shows about life in Spokane to school kids. Includes Middle Eastern food, wine and gourmet coffee, followed by a showing of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour. Silent auction for viewing. Tickets available at Merlyn’s. Sept. 20. 7 p.m., Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main Ave. $20.

Silent Auction and Gala - 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games are coming to Spokane in July. This is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world and the competition is fierce. More than 500 veterans are expected to compete in the Spokane Games. Sept. 20. 5-9 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $25/person, $40/couple, $10/children age 14 and younger. (509) 434-7216.

Kibble & Prentice Kids’ Golf Classic - Foursomes play to benefit Children’s Home Society of Washington. Sept. 25. 1:30 p.m., Indian Canyon Golf Course. $100 person. (206) 695-3259.

Partners for Progress Fall Festival - Micro-brew tasting, appetizers and dancing to Just In Time. Proceeds to help build a medical clinic in Kopanga, Kenya. Partners for Progress is a Spokane-based nonprofit. For tickets, mail check to Partners for Progress, P.O. Box 28191, Spokane, WA 99228. Sept. 25. 6-9 p.m., Beacon Hill Events, 4848 E. Wellesley Ave. $40/per person.

Ball and Chain Walleye Fishing Tournament - Each team must consist of one male and one female. Benefits the family of Casey McKern of Kettle Falls, who suffered a spinal cord injury in a swimming accident in May and is at Craig Hospital in Denver. Sign-up and team drawings 7-8 a.m., launch 8-8:30, hourly prizes, dinner at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Lake Roosevelt, Kettle Falls Marina, Kettle Falls, Wash. $150/team. (509) 675-5750.

Under the Tuscan Sun - 16th annual wine and microbrew tasting and auction, presented by East Adams County Healthcare Foundation, benefiting Adams County Hospital District 2. 6-8 p.m., silent auction; 8 p.m., live auction. Sept. 27. American Legion Building, 106 W. Broadway, Ritzville. $15. (509) 659-1376.

Benefit Dinner and Auction for Hixon Family - Wes Hixon was injured while serving in Iraq and now paralyzed from the chest down. The benefit will assist the family’s costs to travel to Seattle weekly and his journey home. 6-7 p.m., social hour; 7-8 p.m. spaghetti dinner; 8 p.m., auction. Donation items welcome. Oct. 3. Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $15/dinner. (509) 927-8834 or (509) 921-6856.

Fall Festival - Autumn dinner includes roasted butternut squash bisque, rolls, braised pork osso bucco, bacon-cabbage mashed potatoes, pork in merlot demi braising sauce, roasted fall root vegetables, Granny Smith apple-caramel sauce, ice cream stuffed cream puff. Silent and live auctions courtesy of Mike Ferguson. Live entertainment throughout the evening. Oct. 4. 6 p.m., Manito Golf and Country Club. $65. (509) 325-5451.

The Bishop’s Poor Man’s Meal - Soup and bread lunch and open house. Proceeds benefit the House of Charity. Oct. 5. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific Ave. $10/person, $30/family. (509) 358-4254.

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon - Proceeds will benefit the programs and services offered by the YWCA. Oct. 8. Spokane Convention Center ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 326-1190, ext. 154.

Spokane Film Festival Jazz Evening - The Spokane International Film Festival kicks off its season with the multi award-winning jazz film “ ’Round Midnight,” starring tenor sax great Dexter Gordon. This film shows the moving story of an expatriate black jazz musician and his struggle to create the bebop sound in 1959 Paris. Gordon is sensational in the lead role, earning him an Academy Award nomination. Herbie Hancock, who appears in the film, won an Academy Award for his musical score. Director Bertrand Tavernier beautifully captures the many joys and sorrows that encompass the jazz world. Dinner at Spokane Club immediately following the film. Live jazz music by Hot Club of Spokane. Oct. 10. 5:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $60/person, includes dinner; $10/film only. (509) 624-2615.

13th Annual “Raise the Roof” Benefit - Supporting Habitat for Humanity in Spokane. Silent auction at 5 p.m., dinner served at 7, followed by live auction. Oct. 11. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50 before Oct. 1; $60 after. (509) 534-2552.

OctoBrewfest Auction - 13th annual event. Enjoy a sampling of microbrews from northwest breweries, wine and gourmet root beer tastings. Bidding on silent and live auction items. Benefit for the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Must be 21 or older. Oct. 18. 5:30-11 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $13/advance, $15/door. (509) 325-SEAT.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Theme is “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval” with fencing, wine, food and an auction. Benefits the North Idaho AIDS Coalition. Oct. 18. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. $50/advance, $60/door. (208) 665-2357.

Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County Masquerade Ball-When in Rome … - Hosted wine and beer social hour with entertainment, champagne raffle, costume contest (costumes optional), dinner, silent auction and limited live auction featuring travel, entertainment and get-away packages. Dancing to classic rock music by the Rhythm Dawgs. Oct. 25. 5:30 p.m., Greyhound Park and Events Center, Post Falls. $50/person. (208) 457-9089 or (800) 4-CDA-TIX.

Monster Mash Oktoberfest Bash - EWU Library’s annual fundraiser dinner and auction. Enjoy a “killer” dinner prepared by Longhorn Barbecue Restaurant, with beer and wine tasting provided by Latah Creek, Coeur d’Alene Brewing and Northern Lights Brewing. Auctioneer Austin Booker will host the silent and live auctions, which will feature trip and entertainment packages, sporting adventures, artwork, a bicycle, gift baskets, and much more. All proceeds benefit the EWU Library’s Collection Endowment Fund for the purchase of books and journals. Oct. 25. 5-10:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, JFK Library, 816 F St., Cheney. $35/person, $175/reserved table for six; $15/EWU students. (509) 359-2264.

The Pumpkin Ball - Black-tie fundraising gala to benefit The Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Gourmet dining, exquisite wines, fairytale photo opportunities, dancing to live music. Pumpkin-carving competition between teams of local physicians, business leaders and CEOs. Visit www.thepumpkinball.org. Oct. 25. 5:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150/person. (509) 535-3155.

Transitions Fundraiser - Sixth Annual “People Who Care Helping Women Who Dare” with breakfast Wednesday at 7 a.m. and lunch on Thursday at 11:30. This year’s theme is “Outrageous Hope.” Deanna Davis, author of “Living with Intention” will be the speaker. Two program participants will share their stories of how Transitions programs changed their lives. Oct. 29-30. Red Lion Hotel at the Park. Free, donations optional. (509) 328-6702.

Camp Reed Sixth Annual Gourmet Dinner and Auction - Social and silent auction at 5 p.m., dinner and live auction at 7:30. Reservations required. Nov. 1. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $75. (509) 838-3577, ext. 142.

Epicurean Delight, Spokane’s Ultimate Culinary Gala - The 27th annual event features the most exquisite restaurants, paired with the finest wineries and microbreweries of the Inland Northwest. Proceeds from this event benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Nov. 7. Social hour and wine tasting, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.; dancing, 9:30 p.m.- midnight. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150 per person. (509) 624-0151.

Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Dec. 5, 5 p.m., tree lighting ceremony in the lobby; 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. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $1/raffle tickets for trees. (509) 458-TREE.