In brief: ‘Pirates of Penzance’ today benefits Kiwanis projects

RIVERSIDE – The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Spokane will host “The Pirates of Penzance” today at the Spokane Civic Theater, 1020 N. Howard St., at 7:30 p.m.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. for a reception featuring raffles, drawings, prizes, hors d’oeuvres, vintage wines provided by Vintage Hills Cellars and other beverages.

Tickets are $35 per person. Proceeds from the classic Gilbert and Sullivan performance will benefit Kiwanis Club community service projects.

To purchase tickets and for more information, call Mike Dempsey at (509) 928-8301 or e-mail dempseymc@comcast.net.

St. John’s hosts auction Sunday

ROCKWOOD – The 2nd Chance Extravaganza Benefit Auction will be held at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

The event will include a silent and live auction of new and used items, a catered dinner prepared by Chef Elijah Heser of the Davenport Hotel, along with beer, wine and a number of desserts.

Proceeds will benefit the Faith and Environment Network.

Tickets are $35 per person or $250 for a table of 8.

Tickets are available at The Lands Council, 25 W. Main Ave., Suite 222, and at St. John’s.

For more information, call Becky Johnston at (509) 999-1955 or e-mail r.s.weiland@hotmail.com.

Ride and Run will be Sunday

NINE MILE FALLS – Bike riders, runners and horseback riders can all get out and race Sunday for a good cause – together.

The cost is $40 per team, or $70 the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the National Stroke Association and the Stroke Network.

For race rules or to register, visit www.strokestampede.com. For more information, call Crysti Gray at (509) 869-4684 or e-mail crystigraycmc@q.com.