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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Social Calendar

Summertime Show and Shine - Third annual event of hot rods, customs, classics and pickups. Registration at 10 a.m., cars parked at noon and trophies awarded at 3 p.m. All proceeds to benefit Channel 39 Christian Television and Palisades Christian Academy. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Palisades Christian Academy, 1115 N. Government Way. $15/registration. (509) 999-7888.

McManus Comedy - Join the members of the church at their monthly 13th Hour concert, this time featuring Tim Behrens. Hilariously funny, Tim has been entertaining local audiences with his wit and humor for decades. Benefits OPC’s Centennial 2013 activities. Today, 1 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 927-3034.

Stars on the Hill - Hors d’oeuvres, a dessert bar, raffle, silent auction, live music by MasterClass Jazz Orchestra and dancing. Wine available for purchase. Proceeds will be used to support Philanthropic Education Organization philanthropies. Tuesday, 5-9 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $15/person, $25/couple. (509) 290-2917.

Tails at Twilight 2012 - The festivities will include food, drinks and live and silent auctions to benefit Kootenai Humane Society. All proceeds go to saving lives and improving quality of life for the animals at KHS. Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., Golf Club at Black Rock, 18168 S. Kimberlite Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $75/person, $125/couple, $500/ business group of 8. (208) 819-3034.

Modern40 – Friday-Saturday. Sante Restaurant and Charcuterie presents this 10-course dinner created by Chef Jeremy Hansen, showcasing 10 culinary concepts with 40 tastes. Proceeds will benefit Spokane Riverkeeper and The Big Table. Call (509) 200-2401 to purchase tickets, or for more information, visit the Modern40 Facebook page. Sante Restaurant, 404 W. Main Ave. $225/person, includes dinner, wine, gift bag and a custom wine glass.

Conservation in Colors: Art Benefit - The art show by longtime resident Wes Hanson will feature more than 30 original paintings of Inland Northwest Land Trust conservation easements in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho and other Northwest landscapes. Wes draws and paints using watercolor, gouache, casein and acrylic. Half of the proceeds from the art sold will benefit INLT, a nonprofit organization that works with private landowners to protect the region’s natural lands, waters, farms and forests. Aug. 21, 6 p.m., 35 W. Main St. Free admission. (509) 328-2939.

Jazz & Wine Among Friends - Aug. 24-26. Friends of Children of Walla Walla is hosting its fifth annual festival. Held at 120 E. Birch St. #10, Walla Walla. $25/Friday, $70/Saturday, includes access to all performances; $40/Sunday brunch; $120/all three events. (509) 527-4745.

Inland Northwest Honor Flight Picnic - Catered by Longhorn Barbeque. $10 from each meal will go toward the INW Honor Flight mission to send WWII Veterans to Washington, D.C. RSVP by Aug. 23. Aug. 25, 4-6 p.m., Waterfront Park, 1386 S. Lefevre St., Medical Lake, $20. (509) 624-0222.