Social Calendar
Firefighters Ball - Paying tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, benefiting the Idaho Fallen Firefighter Foundation. Friday, social hour/silent auction 6 p.m., dinner at 7 followed by dancing at 8, Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $45/dinner and dancing, $15/dancing only. (208) 819-0888
“Communicating Within the Culture of Poverty” – Strategies to improve outcomes for human service workers; proceeds support the Panhandle Autism Society. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, 1323 E. Sherman Ave., Suite E, Coeur d’Alene. $25/day; registration required. (208) 704-3698, panhandleautismsociety@yahoo.com
Birds of Prey Northwest Benefit - With live bird demonstration, photos with the birds, drinks, auction, artwork and games; proceeds support the rehabilitation and release of injured birds of prey. Friday, 7-9:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Culture Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. $20. (208) 640-1439
Bug Splat Ride - Sponsored by Spokane COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) to support crime prevention programs. Saturday, registration begins at 8 a.m., ride time up until 4 p.m., Bluz at the Bend, 2721 N. Market St. $25/rider, $15/passenger, includes T-shirt. (509) 835-4591
Whiskers and Wine Auction and Wine Tasting - Third annual event benefiting Partners for Pets, with wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, music and a silent auction. Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m., Caterina Winery, 905 N. Washington St. $20. sandy@partnersforpets.org
Stars on the Hill Benefit Dance - With the MasterClass Jazz Orchestra, to benefit women’s education. Admission includes raffle ticket, hors d’oeuvres and dessert bar. Sept. 15, 5-9 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $12/person, $20/couple. (509) 927-9463, (509) 290-2917, Janelle@growsmileshine.com, www.mcjo.org
“Making a Difference Day: Celebrating an Artistic Life” - Silent auction of paintings by Cecile Charles to raise funds for her emergency cancer treatment, with food and drinks. Sept. 16, 5-8 p.m., Gallery of THUM, 2901 N. Monroe St. (509) 413-1489