Social Calendar

Starlight Children’s Foundation-Northwest Benefit - Make a minimum donation of $5 and enjoy free appetizers and drink specials. Proceeds benefit seriously ill children and their families. Wednesdays in October and November, 3-6 p.m., Applebee’s South Hill, 2107 E. 29th Ave. (509) 321-0799

Working Women’s Survival Show - Wear your cutest shoes for the Fabulous Footwear contest. Friday, 5-9 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $20, includes appetizers and one drink ticket. Register at www.cherspokane.org.

Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County Beach Party- Annual event with hosted wine and beer social hour, wine toss, goldfish games, bottle auction, silent auction, dinner, live auction and music by Strictly Business. Wear your beach attire. Friday, 6-11 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $75/person. (208) 661-9316

An Evening of Wine Tasting, Brew and Music – Saturday, wine, beer and appetizers 5-9 p.m., with silent auction and music by 6 Foot Swing from 5-7 p.m. and Kathleen Cavender from 7-9 p.m. All proceeds benefit St. Patrick’s School. 706 E. Queen Ave. $15 (21 and older only). (509) 435-5874

Local Refugee Art Auction and Fashion Show - Hosted by World Relief Spokane, to raise awareness of refugee cultures and raise funds for resettlement programs. Featuring representatives from countries including Bhutan, Burma, Eritrea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Iraq. Silent auction items crafted by refugees will include homemade clothing, jewelry, home decor and art. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $20/advance, $25/door. (509) 484-9829

West Valley Outdoor Learning Center Harvest Festival - Live music, fall-themed games, owl shows, pumpkin painting and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 8706 E Upriver Drive. $5/person suggested donation. (509) 340-1028

The Pumpkin Ball - Benefit for Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital and Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. High-end live and silent auctions, formal dining, entertainment, pumpkin carving contest. Saturday, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150; black-tie attire. (509) 994-4146