Social calendar

Honoring Hometown Heroes Benefit Luncheon - Join the American Red Cross in celebrating acts of heroism and service in our community. Local individuals and organizations will be recognized in several categories including Fire Safety Hero, Humanitarian Hero, Local Disaster Hero and more. Reservations requested. Wednesday, noon-1:15 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Free (reservations requested); donations accepted to support the Red Cross. (509) 321-6055

Epicurean Delight - 29th annual event featuring area restaurants, wineries and microbreweries. Proceeds benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Friday, social hour and wine tasting 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., drawing winners announced 9 p.m., dancing 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150. (509) 232-4567

Snowflake Gala - Live and silent auctions and sit-down dinner to benefit All Saints School. Friday, 5:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35 (21 and older only). (509) 534-1098, ext. 238

“Imagine If …” - Olive Crest’s fifth annual dessert and auction to raise funds to help abused children in Eastern Washington. Master of Ceremonies is Mark Peterson, KXLY weathercaster, and Honorary Event Chairman is Mark Rypien. Saturday, 6-9 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1613 N. Lincoln St. $25 (includes dessert, beer, wine and other beverages). (509) 468-0700, ext. 105

Spokane Cork & Keg Festival - More than 60 wineries, 15 microbreweries, hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy, live music, discount wine store. Saturday, 7-10 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan Road at I-90, Spokane Valley. $45. (509) 467-7744