Social Calendar
Kinderhaven Art Fundraiser - A portion of the proceeds from grand opening sales at the new Idaho Lights Art Gallery will benefit Kinderhaven in Sandpoint. Also featuring wines by the glass from Pend d’Oreille Winery. Thursday, 4-7 p.m. 402 Cedar St., Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 265-2308
“Works from the Heart” Art Auction - 25th annual event to benefit the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, with quick draw artists, live music, buffet by Taste Cafe and Feast Catering, sweets by Madeleine’s Cafe and Patisserie and an auction of pieces by local and regional artists. Saturday, 4-9 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $75; reservations required. (509) 456-3931
“An Evening with the Winemaker”- Spanish food and wines with commentary by Vino’s John Allen, plus live and silent auctions. Benefits Center Point, an agency that provides social and recreational activities for adults with disabilities. Saturday, 6:30 p.m. 1408 N. Washington St. $100/person, $175/couple. (509) 325-5451
Winemaker’s Dinner - Join Caterina Winery winemaker Don Townshend and Sante chef Jeremy Hansen for an evening of foods and wines. A silent auction and 10 percent of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross. Menu available on Sante’s Web site at www.santespokane.com/. Feb. 22, 6 p.m., Sante Restaurant & Charcuterie, 404 W. Main Ave. $100. (509) 315-4613
Habitat for Humanity “Hearts For Homes” - KREM-2 news anchor Randy Shaw is the master of ceremonies for this fundraiser that includes a banquet and silent auction. Feb. 27, social hour 5 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. $40. (208) 661-9140, www.habitat@northidahohabitat.com
12th Annual HOME Childcare Scholarship Fundraiser Tea, Quilts, and Conversation - An event to benefit EWU’s student parents, featuring EWU first lady Nadine Arevalo. March 2, 2-4 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, Room 205, Cheney. $20 by Feb. 26; $25/door. (509) 359-2898
Kids at Heart Luncheon - Benefits the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. March 4, 11:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 474-2819
“Wine, Stein and Dine” - Fundraiser for the Post Falls Education Foundation, with silent auction, wine tree raffle, and live entertainment. Proceeds help fund creative classroom teaching grants for the Post Falls School District. March 6, 7-10 p.m., Greyhound Park and Event Center, Post Falls. $45/advance, $60/door; must be 21 or older. (208) 661-7225, (208) 777-1252, ext. 3
CCS Foundation Wine and Gourmet Gala - Featuring winemaker Gilles Nicault of Long Shadows Vintners. With four-course meal paired with regional wines, silent and live auction will take place to support SCC’s hospitality management department, live music and dancing to the Sammy Eubanks Band. March 12, 5 p.m., The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $175. (509) 434-5063
“Safe at Home” Fundraiser - Featuring former major league baseball pitcher and cancer survivor Dave Dravecky, to raise money for Transition’s Gate, a Spokane organization that helps women and children who suffer from domestic violence, poverty and other misfortune. March 12, 7 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $100; reservations required by March 8. (509) 993-5162
Adventure Auction - Second annual event presented by Friends of the Centennial Trail to support the completion of the trail, with silent and live auctions. March 19, 5:30 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $40. (509) 624-7188
Shamrock Gala - Dinner and auction to benefit Providence Holy Family Hospital. March 27, 6-11 p.m. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $150. (509) 482-2588
10th Annual Nancy Rockwell Gala and Auction - Live entertainment, dinner, live and silent auctions, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. April 9, Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $100. (509) 473-3390
Land Council Dinner and Auction - Evening of bidding and socializing to benefit the council. April 10, 4:30 p.m. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $60. (509) 209-2851