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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Social Calendar

Endicott Community Club German Dinner and Silent Auction - All proceeds go toward projects for Endicott. Today, noon, Endicott School, 308 School Road. $12/general, $6/ages 6-10. (509) 657-3753.

Lutefisk Dinner - Reservations are preferred. Today, 1 p.m., Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $15/adults, $7.50/ children ages 6-12. (509) 326-9211.

Epicurean Delight - Social hour at 6 p.m. with wine and beer tastings. Dining begins at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. Benefits the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150 each. (509) 232-4567.

Whitworth’s 18th Annual Pirate Night Dinner and Auction - Spokane native Jeremy Affeldt, a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, will be the featured speaker. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40/person, $250/table of eight. (509) 279-7000.

Hittin’ the Slopes - Auction and dinner benefits St. John Vianney School. Prize for best dressed snow bum or snow bunny. Reservations needed by Monday. Purchase tickets at www.st.john vianney.com. Age 21 and older only. Friday, 5:30 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd. $45/person. (509) 926-7987.

UI Women’s Center 40th Anniversary Fundraising Gala - The event includes gourmet food, beer and wine, live music and an auction. as well as items to be auctioned off. All proceeds benefit the University of Idaho Women’s Center. For details, visit www.uidaho.edu/studentaffairs/

womenscenter/40th-anniversary/

gala-celebration. Friday, 7-10 p.m., 1912 Center , 412 Third St., Moscow. $40/general, $20/students.

Spokane Valley Museum Eighth Annual Heritage Program and Luncheon - Historical presentation “Bretz’s Flood” by author John Seonnichsen. Presentation of the eighth Heritage Preservation Award. Music, raffles and door prizes. Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 922-4570.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - Sample wines and beers from the Northwest and beyond. Hors d’oeuvres prepared by chef Curtis Smith and the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy at Spokane Community College. Tickets available at www.spokanecork andkeg.com. Saturday, 7-10 p.m., Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $45/advance; $50/door. (509) 467-7744.

Silent Auction and dinner - Help our Hero - A night of fun with a baked potato feed to help defray medical costs and support Jameson McDougall’s fight against a fatal kidney disease. McDougall is a father of two and has worked form more than 20 years as a firefighter, paramedic or supervisor. Benefit sponsored by CORD, a nonprofit organization. Register for the event at helpourhero.com or by email at helpourhero@gmail. com. Nov. 11, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Holmes Blvd. $10/general, free/age 9 and younger. (509) 701-7959.

EXCEL Fall Big Event - A fundraiser for The EXCEL Foundation (EXtras to Create Excellence in Learning). It’s a fun and casual tailgating party with game room, beer pong, football games on big screens, and silent and live auctions. Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $50. (208) 765-9500.

John de Lancie at Interplayers - “Star Trek: The Next Generation’s” favorite adversary comes to Spokane for two nights. Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.: “Q&A with Q” is a question and answer session hosted by Interplayers Artistic Director Reed McColm. Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.: “Flying Without a Net: John de Lancie on the Business of Acting” – How does an actor or other artist make ends meet between paying gigs? How does an actor make a living? Actor/director/producer John de Lancie presents this special program on the business.

Interplayers Theatre, 174 S. Howard St. Tickets to one event are $30, tickets for both events are $50. (509) 455-7529 or (800) 325-SEAT.