Social calendar

Benefits/Fundraisers

Spokane Symphony After Party - Enjoy hors d’oeuvres catered by Beacon Hill, music by Due Heller Trio and two glasses of wine along with games at the winery after the 3 p.m. concert at The Fox. Call to RSVP. Today, 5-8 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. $75/includes concert ticket; $50/gala only. (509) 464-7076.

Spokane Edible Tree Project Friendraiser - Celebrate community food and resource sustainability while enjoying networking, hard cider from Liberty Ciderworks, appetizers from Victor’s Hummus and Central Food, baked goods from Boots Bakery & Lounge, live music, raffle and much more. Purchase tickets at setp.brownpapertickets.com. Ticket includes a drink and appetizers from our community vendors. Thursday, 6 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. $15/advance, $20/door. (509) 998-6686.

Lilac City Fairy Tales - Featuring original songs and tales. Authors include Sharma Shields, Kris Dinnison, Nance Van Winckel, Laura Read, Brooke Matson, Maya Jewell Zeller and Ellen Welcker. Musicians include Liz Rognes and Mama Doll. There will also be a panel discussion with various arts organizers in Spokane. Seventy-five percent of proceeds will go to support INK Art Space, which provides workshops and classes in writing, visual art and music for Spokane youth. The remainder of the proceeds will go to The Friends of the Bing. Thursday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $17. (800) 325-SEAT.

Kenworthy Gala and Auction - Evening of appetizers, drinks and entertainment. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with entertainment starting at 8 p.m. The social hour will include small bites from PRLR and a no-host bar; followed by the University of Idaho Jazz IV Ensemble directed by Al Gemberling. Tom and Jo Ann Trail will be honored with the fifth annual Kenworthy Players Performing Arts Award. The evening will also include a silent auction and raffle that benefit the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. Thursday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $20, includes glass of champagne. (208) 882-4127.

Che’nshish 2014 Golf Scramble - North Idaho College American Indian Student Alliance is hosting its fifth annual golf scramble at Circling Raven Golf Club to raise money for the Che’nshish scholarship. Four-person shotgun start. Cost includes a golf cart, driving range access, luncheon, silent auction and raffle during lunch. Nongolfers may attend luncheon and no-host bar; for non-golfer tickets, contact Evanlene Melting Tallow at (208) 769-3365. Friday, 10 a.m., Circling Raven Golf Course, 37914 South Nukwalqw, Worley, Idaho. $100 per golfer, $25 per nongolfer. (800) 523-2464.

Cocktail 101 - Learn to mix, muddle and shake three different fall adult beverages. Register online at http://wsrid.com before Sept. 23. $10 of every ticket purchased benefits the Kathy Loucks Educational Interpreter Scholarship. Presented as part of the Washington State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf conference. For more information call the WSRID office at (206) 781-2109. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. $40/per person.

March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction - Experience signature cuisines, sip fine wines and bid on auction packages prepared by each of the chefs. The event raises funds to support the March of Dimes efforts to reduce birth defects, prematurity and infant mortality. Dress is cocktail attire. 6 p.m., food and wine tastings; 8 p.m., live auction; and 9:30 p.m. to midnight, live music and dancing. For more information, visit www.marchofdimes.com/washington. Saturday, Red Lion Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. $150/person. (509) 328-1920.

Artist Showcase Art Auction - Eighth annual event to benefit the Spokane Valley Arts Council, a nonprofit organization. Quick finish demonstrations, 5-6:30 p.m.; live auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Wine, food and music. Dinner buffet with carving station. Purchase tickets at www.SpokaneValleyArts.org. RSVP by Monday. Saturday, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $50, includes SVAC membership for a year. (509) 747-0812.

12th Annual Munch & Mingle Gala and Auction: Athenian Nights – Evening features silent and live auctions, hor d’oeuvres and dinner. Doors open at 3 p.m. and dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. Auction proceeds go to support the Corbin Senior Center. Saturday, 3 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $30/per person in advance, $35/at the door, $215/table of 8, $270/table of 10. (509) 327-1584.

Seventh Annual Sandpoint Elks Patriotic Golf Scramble - Includes 9 a.m. pancake breakfast, 18-hole green fees with 11 a.m. shotgun start, followed by a steak dinner and prizes. Proceeds benefit The Guardians Foundation, a public charity that assists military veterans and their families. Sept. 28, 9 a.m., Elks Golf Club of Sandpoint, 30196 Hwy 200 E., Sandpoint. $60/person. (208) 449-1210.

YWCA of Spokane Women of Achievement Impact Luncheon - For 32 years, this event has celebrated high achieving women in the community. One of the main goals is to raise awareness of domestic violence. The guest speaker is Hattie Kaufman, the first Native American journalist to anchor KING 5 News in Seattle and to serve as a special correspondent for ABC’s Good Morning America. All proceeds benefit the YWCA’s services for domestic violence victims. Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 326-1190.

Hearth Homes Benefit and Silent Auction - Enjoy a production of the classic “Fiddler on the Roof,” accompanied by hors d’oeuvres. Auction and raffle packages. Oct. 1, 6 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $40. (509) 926-6492.

Laugh for the Cure - Susan G. Komen Eastern Washington Affiliate hosts the third annual event, featuring comedian Gabriel Rutledge. Register online at: www.komeneasternwashington.org. Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $75/person, $550/table of eight 8, includes dinner. (509) 315-5940.