Social Calendar
Murder Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction - Presented by the friends of OutSpokane, in celebration of its 20th anniversary and to benefit the upcoming Spokane Pride Parade and Festival, with buffet dinner (cash bar with ID required). Thursday, 6-10 p.m., Masonic Center, Falls Room, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $35/person, $350/reserved table of eight (includes two bottles of wine and one pair of tickets for the table to the Pride Cruise on June 4). (509) 720-7609, www.OutSpokane.org/reunion_murder.html
A Night of Elegance - Toasting a decade of ministry, hosted by Salem Lutheran Church. Friday, hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., dinner and program at 6 p.m., The Book Parlor, 1425 W. Broadway Ave. $20. (509) 328-6527
A Royal Wedding Extravaganza - Celebration of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s upcoming nuptials, with gourmet meal and wedding cake by Washington State’s 2011 Chef of the Year, Elijah Dalager; a performance by Pages of Harmony choral group; silent auction; raffle including a replica of the sapphire and diamond engagement ring worn by Princess Diana and now by Middleton. Ferris High School drama students will portray the royal couple. Come in wedding reception attire and bring your own framed wedding photo to display in the lobby. Proceeds benefit the Southside Community Center. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 3151 E. 27th Ave. $25; reservations due by Monday at 4 p.m. (509) 535-0803
“All About the Bling” Awsum Auction - Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce fundraiser for area schools, with swanky attire and prizes. Saturday, 5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $60; call for reservations. (208) 664-3194
13th Annual Auction - Enjoy a live and silent auction and dessert social to benefit Westgate Christian School. Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Westgate Christian Church, 7111 N. Nine Mile Road. $5/adults, free/youth ages 18 and younger. (509) 325-2252
Festival of Wine - Taste Washington wines, with silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute’s comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, adaptive recreational therapy programs and Team St. Luke’s, the internationally competitive youth wheelchair athletes. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Manito Golf and Country Club. $200. (509) 473-6370
“You Can’t Do That in the Library” - Music by Six Foot Swing, refreshments by Steam Plant Grill and David’s Pizza. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Public Library Foundation. Saturday, 7 p.m., Downtown Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. $55. (509) 444-5318
Val Wold and Friends Spring Harmony Piano Concert - Classical, jazz and popular piano and vocal music by the 11-year-old pianist and friends, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County. April 17, 2:30 p.m. Kroc Community Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults, $5/seniors, $35/family of four. (509) 691-6964, (208) 665-1919, www.valwold.com, www.bgc-northidaho.org
“Visualize a World Without ALS” Benefit Luncheon - Third annual event with keynote speaker Dr. Scott Carlson, of Rockwood Clinic Spokane, guitar music by Cheryl Branz and emcee Mark Peterson of KXLY-TV. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. April 20, noon, Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, Ponderosa/Juniper Room, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Donation. (509) 869-4321
2011 Community Leadership Luncheon - Fundraising event celebrating the impact of Girl Scouting on girls and young women of today. Keynote speaker is Deanna Davis, “Success, Satisfaction and Self-Care … with a Sense of Humor!” Mistress of ceremonies is Leslie Lowe from KHQ. April 20, noon-1:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Donation, includes lunch; reservations required by April 13. (509) 747-8091, ext. 205
Spokane Scholars Foundation Banquet - Nineteenth annual event honoring Spokane high school seniors, with keynote speaker Ryan Crocker, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq and current dean and executive professor of the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. April 20, 6 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $30. (509) 838-8568
“Safe at Home” Benefit Concert - Concert, silent auction, reception and photo opportunity with country singer Susie McEntire. Presented by Transition’s Gate, a nonprofit organization helping women and children who have become victims of human trafficking and domestic violence. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. April 28, 5:30 p.m., DoubleTree Spokane City Center, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. $25; reservations required by April 24. (509) 993-5162, www.transitionsgate.org
St. Patrick Catholic School Auction - “Celtic Nights,” with social hour, dinner, silent and live auctions and a bake sale. April 29, 5:30-9:30 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $35; reservations required by Friday. (509) 487-2830
Denim & Diamonds - Second annual event benefitting Equine TLC, seeking to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities and special needs through therapeutic horse riding and equine-assisted activities. April 30, silent auction and cocktails 6 p.m., dinner and live auction 7 p.m., dancing to The Party Starters at 9, Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $60, includes dinner, glass of beer/wine and party gift. Wear denim and diamonds. (509) 389-5335