Social Calendar
Wine Tasting with a Twist of Autism - Readings by four local authors reflecting on their personal experiences with autism, with Caterina wines, appetizers and a silent auction. Featured author is Eileen Garvin, who will read from her newly released book, “How to be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism.” Proceeds benefit Northwest Autism Center and Domino Project Preschool. Today, 6-9 p.m., Caterina Winery, 905 N. Washington St. $25. (509) 328-1582
Earth Day Cabaret - Celebration of local land conservation featuring a “day in the life of earth” musical revue, with a complimentary glass of wine and appetizers. All proceeds benefit the Inland Northwest Land Trust. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Barrel Room No. 6, Coeur d’Alene. $35/advance. $40/door. (509) 328-2939
“Visualize … a world without ALS” Benefit Luncheon - Learn more about the mission of the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter and local services for those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. With emcee Mark Peterson, KXLY weatherman, and keynote speaker Lorna Michael, the first woman to complete the Trans-America Foot Race, covering 2,935 miles in 64 consecutive days. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, Ponderosa/Juniper Room, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $150; (509) 863-4321
“Catch the Fever” Auction, Dinner & Dance - Gala to benefit Cataldo Catholic School. Friday, 5:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $40. (509) 624-8759, www.cataldo.org
Miracle of Spring Dinner and Auction - Fifth annual event, with all proceeds to benefit Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral. Saturday, Spokane Club, 1115 W. Riverside Ave. $50; reservations requested. (509) 358-4290
NIC Booster Club Auction and Banquet - Induction of three new members into the NIC Athletics Hall of Fame, a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. and awards banquet for outstanding NIC male and female athletes and scholar-athletes of the year. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., North Idaho College Edminster Student Union Building Ts’elusm Dining Room, Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 769-3348
29th Annual Orland Killin Dinner, Dance and Auction - Hosted in partnership with the Michael Roos Foundation. Silent and live auctions will include a variety of professional sports memorabilia. Host is ESPN broadcaster and former EWU journalism student Colin Cowherd. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University Sports and Recreation Center, Cheney. $75/person, $500/table of eight. (509) 359-2463, (800) 648-7697, www.goeags.com
Dancing With The Celebrities - Third annual fundraiser sponsored by Christian Youth Theater-Spokane, to benefit the theater arts training program for ages 6-18. Eleven local “celebrities” are paired with professional dance instructors to perform a three-minute dance, including Tania Dall, KXLY; Stephanie Vigil, KHQ; Dave Erickson, KXLY; Dave Sposito, KZZU; Jen DeRuwe, Spokane Police Department; Sherry Maughan, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center; Sheila Geraghty, Salvation Army; Kristine Lyons, Junior League; Isaac Anderson, Spokane Fire Department; Shaun O’L. Higgins, The Spokesman-Review; and the 2009 champion, George Rohlinger. Saturday, 6-9 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15-$25; semi-formal dress. (509) 487-6540, http://cytspokane.com/ shows_special_events.php
An Evening with Harley-Davidson - 10th annual gala sponsored by Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, with dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. Net proceeds benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Shriner’s Hospital for Children and St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center. Saturday, 6 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $55; casual attire, put on your black leather and blue jeans. (509) 325-3747
CROP Hunger Walk - Walk two miles or 10 kilometers along the Centennial Trail to raise money to stop hunger locally and around the world. This year particular emphasis is on Haiti relief efforts. Locally, money goes to Valley Meals on Wheels, Interfaith Hospitality, Mid-City Concerns and Second Harvest. Next Sunday. Registration noon; walk 1:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, Martin Center. Donation; $100 in pledges receives a T-shirt. (509) 891-1045
Murder Mystery at the Glover Mansion - Buffet-style dinner with top sirloin, pasta and Asian stations and a dessert bar; cash bar with ID required. Sponsored by Glover Mansion and Red Rock Catering to benefit OutSpokane. April 28, 6-9 p.m., Glover Mansion, 321 W. Eighth Ave. $25/individual, $20/each two or more people. (509) 720-7609, www.OutSpokane.org
Mardi Gras in May - New Orleans-style food, entertainment, dancing and live and silent auctions, sponsored by Executive Women International of Spokane. May 7, 6 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, Pavillion Room, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $45. (509) 789-4341