Social Calendar

Valley Chamber Gala - Spokane Valley Chamber members and other community members will gather to honor the Harry E. Nelson Citizen of the Year, Chuck Stocker. Awards of Excellence will be given to a small, medium and large business as well as a nonprofit organization. The evening begins with a social hour and silent auction, followed by dinner, awards and dancing. Saturday, 6 p.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $50. (509) 924-4994.

“Leadership Lights the Way” - Gala event presented by Leadership Spokane to benefit the organization’s scholarship fund. Featuring a dinner, silent auction, music and dancing. For more information, visit www.leadershipspokane.org. Feb. 2, 6-9 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50 per person; Sponsorships available. (509) 321-3639.

Cheers to 30 Years! Wine Taste - Hospice of North Idaho is celebrating its 30th year serving the seriously ill and those touched by loss in our community. The event includes more than 200 wines to taste, fine foods, “Best in Show” restaurant competition, auction packages and cupcakes. All proceeds benefit Hospice House. Purchase tickets at http://www.hospicewinetaste.org. Feb. 4, 5:30 p.m. Hayden Lake Country Club, 2362 E. Bozanta Drive, Hayden Lake, Idaho. $100.

Chef’s Culinary Classic - 19th annual black tie event to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Spokane. Chefs from throughout the Inland Northwest will prepare a six-course meal paired with wine. Event will also include silent and live auctions. Visit www.cmnspokane.org or call (509) 473-6370 to purchase tickets. Feb. 4, 6 p.m., the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $150/individual, $2,000/table sponsorship.