Social Calendar

Women Helping Women - 18th annual fundraising luncheon featuring “Homeless to Harvard” student Liz Murray, who will share her story of triumph over adversity. Monday, 11:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 328-8285

Donkey Basketball Fundraiser - Local police and firefighters have teamed up to raise money for John Knighten, a local firefighter in need of a bone marrow transplant. May 16, 3-6 p.m. The HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. (Exit 293 off Interstate 90), Liberty Lake. Advance/door: $10/$12 for adults, $6/$7 for students, $4-$5 for children (discounted advance tickets available at www.savejohn knighten.com). (509) 276-8081

Trail of Discovery - Latah Trail Foundation dinner and auction to help maintain the Moscow-Troy Trail and open the first section of a new trail in Bear Creek Canyon. May 22, 6 p.m., Best Western University Inn, 1516 Pullman Road, Moscow, Idaho. $40/person, $300/table of eight. (208) 874-3860

Taste Washington Spokane - More than 100 Washington wineries will be on hand, pouring up to three of their wines, plus food from two dozen regional restaurants. June 6, 5-8:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $75. (206) 667-WINE, www.tastewashington.org