Earth Day Poetry – Local poet, Christine McDonald will present selected readings of her poems about nature, plants and celebrating our beautiful world. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. (509) 397-4366.
Scribbler’s Society Writing Club – Join fellow writers for brainstorming, critiquing and inspiration. Every second and fourth Monday of the month, 2-3 p.m. All ages. Monday, 2-3 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
Chocolate and Champagne Gala – Lutheran Community Service’s annual fundraiser, featuring live and silent auctions, raffles, live music and dancing. Proceeds support trauma recovery services. For information, visit bit.ly/40FyBXq. Saturday, 6-10 p.m. 202 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125-$200. (509) 747-8224.
The Emerge Rummage Sale – Spring cleaning rummage sale, benefiting Emerge. Accepting donations of gently used and unneeded items. To donate, email programming@emergecda.com. Enter through the rear entrance on Lakeside. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 930-1876.
Dine Out to Feed Spokane – Feed Spokane is a nonprofit that rescues unused food from local restaurants and wholesalers and redistributes it to 30-plus nonprofit organizations. During March, visit a partner restaurant or business and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Feed Spokane. Visit feedspokane.org for information. (855) 222-2199.
Scribbler’s Society Writing Club – Join fellow writers for brainstorming, critiquing and inspiration. Monday, 2-3 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
“Twenty Questions” – Celebration of the release of “Twenty Questions” by Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson. Sunday, 2 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
Dine Out to Feed Spokane – Feed Spokane is a nonprofit that rescues unused food from local restaurants and wholesalers and redistributes it to 30-plus nonprofit organizations. During March, visit a partner restaurant or business and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to feed Spokane. Visit feedspokane.org for a list of partners and more information. (855) 222-2199.
Silent Auction – Afternoon of music, food and an array of old and new items from local artists, gift baskets, antiques, large stand mirror, pottery, quilt, a cord of red fir (seasoned and cut) firewood, Cheri Anderson painted folk art table and more. Sunday, 1-3 p.m. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. Free. (509) 447-9277.
Storytime with Jessy Humann – Storytime with Jessy Humann and her latest book, “I Could Be A Million Things!” Register at bit.ly/3ZpBcDI. Sunday, 11 a.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.
"Champions" – A former minor-league basketball coach is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined. Rated PG-13. 123 minutes. Directed by Bobby Farrelly. Showing Friday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday at 2:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Magic Lantern Theater, 25 W. Main Ave. $10.
Dine Out to Feed Spokane – During March, visit a partner restaurant or business and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to feed Spokane. Visit feedspokane.org for a list of partners and more information. 1114 N. Fancher Road, Suite 109, Spokane Valley. (855) 222-2199.
Diane Worthey Book Signing – Diane Worthey signs copies of her book, “Rise Up With A Song” at the Palouse Choral Society concert. Tickets available at bit.ly/41AnlMy. Sunday, 4 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 322 E. 3rd St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-3715.
Author Talk with Sadeqa Johnson – Conversation with acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson about her new novel, “The House of Eve.” Presented by the Spokane County Library District. Register at bit.ly/3lm2gov. Tuesday, 1-2 p.m. Online. Free.
Mardi Bras – This is a monthlong fundraiser for both Volunteers of America and Transitions’ Women’s Hearth. Host a Mardi Bras party and invite friends. Most needed items include: bus passes, deodorant, socks, bras, tampons and underwear. Drop off collected items on Friday, 2-4 p.m. at Hope House, 318 S. Adams St. (509) 328-6702.
