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Social Calendar

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

Celebration of Life - Music by London Get Down, The Back Row Kings, and Ron Greene and the Right. All proceeds benefit Candlelighters of the Inland Northwest, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families who have children with cancer. Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. $15. (509) 325-SEAT

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

Bike MS: Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes - Cycle 150 miles in two days along the historical Union Pacific rail beds beside lakes, over the 3,100-foot long railroad bridge and through the ancestral lands of the Coeur d’Alene Nation. Three meals each day, rest stops every 12-15 miles, bike mechanics and medical support. Benefit for the Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; $250 minimum pledge earns a long-sleeve T-shirt and prizes. Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mullan to Plummer, Idaho. (509) 482-2022, (800) 344-4867

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, x223

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 events. 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 the Rev. 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

Take a Seat at the Table - NAMI Far North mental health awareness ice cream social and fundraising event. Includes live auction of chairs created by artists and silent auction of handmade items and artworks. Sept. 26, 4-8 p.m., Panahandle State Bank Atrium, 414 Church St., Sandpoint. $10/$25. (208) 597-2047

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 Height. $50/person, $500/table of eight (age 21 and older). (509) 624-KIDS

Dessert Benefit Auction - Presented by Mid-City Concerns and Meals on Wheels Spokane. Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. (509) 232-0864

Bishop’s Poor Man’s Meal - Enjoy a soup and bread lunch, tour the House of Charity and learn about services for Spokane’s homeless citizens. All proceeds support the shelter’s Emergency Sleeping Program. Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 32 W. Pacific Ave. $10. (509) 358-4254

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

Epicurean Delight - The 28th annual event features dishes from local restaurants and regional wines and microbrews. Proceeds benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Nov. 6, social hour and wine tasting 6 p.m., dinner starting at 7 p.m., drawing winners announced at 9 p.m., dancing 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150. (509) 624-0151

Third Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk - To benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Nov. 21, 7:30 a.m., Riverfront Park. $20/adults, $10/age 8 and younger. (206) 547-2707, ext. 102