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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Social Calendar

Cruisin’ for a Cure - A 1950s-style cruise aboard the Serendipity on Lake Coeur d’Alene, to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Hors d’oeuvres, barbecue, drinks, silent auction, dancing, music by Ben “Preslee” Klein and more. Prizes awarded for the best ’50s outfit. Today, 4 p.m., 1100 E. Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $75/person, $125/couple (must be 21 or older). (208) 640-6341, amonteiro@pancanvolunteer.org

KPBX Blues Cruise - Presented by Spokane Public Radio. Music by Too Slim and the Taildraggers. Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. aboard the Mish-an-Nock, Lake Coeur d’Alene. $25, includes dancing, snacks and no-host bar. (509) 328-5729

The Terriers and The Original Caste - Concert to benefit Spokane Guilds’ School, serving infants and toddlers with disabilities. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. Tickets available at Davenport Hotel’s main desk or by calling (509) 326-1651 or (509) 227-7638.

Cowgirls at Heart - Rodeo clinics, dinner and auction, meet the men of rodeo and receive preferred seating for the rodeo. Proceeds benefit the North Idaho Fair Foundation and Tough Enough to Wear Pink. Friday, 3 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $50. (208) 765-4969

The Wine Soiree - Presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Tastings of 30-plus wines, silent and live auctions, entertainment. Sept. 10, 5:30-9 p.m., Beacon Hill Event Center. $35. (509) 458-8733

Swing for Team St. Luke’s Golf Tournament - Annual 18-hole scramble golf tournament with dinner and auction to follow, supporting Team St. Luke’s adaptive sports program. Sept. 11, 1:30 p.m., Indian Canyon Golf Course. $125. (509) 232-8132

St. Patrick’s Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner - Proceeds will fund tuition scholarships for children of low-income families in the greater Hillyard community. Sept. 12, golf check-in 1 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m.. Pasadena Ridge Golf Course. $50/golf and dinner, $25/dinner only. (509) 487-2830

Disc Duffer Classic - To aid the medical treatment of Teresa Wright, wife of Eastern State Hospital’s Rev. Ed Wright. Disc teams will consist of one “pseudo expert” and two to three novices. Sept. 12, 10 a.m., Downriver Disc Course. $20/team by Sept. 10, $25/afterward. (509) 991-4498

Golf for Kids Sake Tournament - Sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest, to support mentoring relationships for at-risk children in Kootenai County. Celebrity Honorary Chair is John Friesz, former NFL quarterback and North Idaho resident. Sept. 14, Circling Raven Golf Club, Worley, Idaho. $250/person. (208) 667-0975, ext. 223

40th Anniversary Celebration/Luncheon - Fundraiser for YFA (Youth, Family, Adult) Connections. Hosted by comedian Dan Cummins. Sept. 15, 11:45 a.m., Spokane Club. $25. (509) 532-2000, ext. 18.

14th Annual “Raise the Roof” - Benefits Habitat Homebuilding. Sept. 18, silent auction 5 p.m., dinner at 7, followed by live auction. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $50/before Sept. 1, $60/after. (509) 534-2552

Up on the Roof - Fundraiser for One World Spokane nonprofit organic community kitchen, featuring stand-up comedy by Jim Green, local musicians, organic food and beer and wine from around the region. Silent auction showcases local artists and gift certificates for shops, restaurants and unique experiences. Sept. 18, 6-9 p.m., Saranac Building rooftop, 25 W. Main Ave. $25. (509) 768-9479

Caring for Kids Luncheon - In support of children served by St. Anne’s Children and Family Center and Morning Star Boys’ Ranch. Guest speaker is Father Larry Snyder, president of Catholic Charities USA. Sept. 22, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100/person; reservations requested. (509) 358-4254, www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org

Cathedral Wine Festival - “Taste of Two Worlds - Old and New.” Hand-selected wines from Europe and the Western United States, with hors d’oeuvres. Reservations requested. Sept. 25, 7-10 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave. $50/general, $35/age 65 and older. (509) 358-4290

Mixing for Mobius - Martinis, dinner and auction with master of ceremonies Mark Peterson from KXLY. Aerial circus by “The Paper Airplane Guy” John Collins, as seen on the Discovery Channel and CBS’ “This Morning.” Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m., Northern Quest Casino and Resort, Airway Heights. $50/person, $500/table of eight (age 21 and older). (509) 624-KIDS

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, live music. Pumpkin-carving competition between teams of local physicians and business leaders. Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150/person. (509) 535-3155, www.thepumpkinball.org

Hope House Celebrity Fashion Show and Luncheon - 11th annual event. Oct. 30, 11 a.m., wine tasting and auction; noon, luncheon and fashion show. Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40/person, $300/table of eight. (509) 624-2378