Social calendar
Benefits/ Fundraisers
Christmas Tree Elegance
Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. Presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Free viewing of 12 trees and gifts on the Davenport Hotel mezzanine, continues through Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; today, 6-7 p.m.: “An Evening with Eckart and Friends,” Isabella Ballroom, $10/door; Monday, Red Hat Luncheon, reservations required at (509) 789-6863; Tuesday-Friday, Macy’s Style Show and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required; Friday, Gala Dinner Dance, champagne reception, at 6 p.m., gourmet dinner with fine wines at 8, dance music by Stagecoach West, black tie optional, Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required; Saturday, 8-11 a.m., Santa Breakfast Buffet to benefit Mobius Kids, call (509) 624-KIDS to RSVP; Saturday and Dec. 2, Symphony Classic series at the Fox; Dec. 8, 9:15 p.m. on the Mezzanine, Raffle drawing for trees. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $1/raffle tickets for trees.
(509) 458-TREE.
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Coeur d’Alene
Sponsored by the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation to benefit expansion of critical care facilities. today, Family Day sponsored by Tomlinson North Idaho and Sotheby’s International Realty, features tree viewing and entertainment, $2/at the door; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Children’s Workshop sponsored by Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics at the Coeur d’Alene Resort convention center and features Christmas crafts and face painting. Monday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Holiday Fashion Shows with a luncheon show sponsored by Lynn and Tom Addis and Judy and Jim Eisses The Coeur d’Alene Resort convention center, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 666-TREE.
Potter’s Gala Opening
Hosted by Mud and Spirits, the annual Christmas Pottery event. Wine and hors d’oeuvres. Friday. 4-8 p.m., The Old Church Arts and Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. $10.
(208) 651-5222.
Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels Holiday Ball
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and social hour. Enjoy a delicious catered meal at 7 p.m., followed by a live auction with emcees Dave Cotton and George Maupin. Dancing to the oldies, rock and jazz played by Rhythm Method. Tickets available at Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels Office. Friday. 6-11 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $75.
(509) 924-6976.
UI President’s Holiday Celebration and Tree Auction
Live music, dancing and dinner. Social begins at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7. Proceeds from the silent tree auction will benefit local families. Saturday. University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, Moscow. $30/advance, $40/door, dancing only: $15/advance, $20/door.
(208) 885-6466.
Camps for Kids Breakfast Benefit
Presented by Northeast Spokane Kiwanis with guest speaker Lucinda Kay, president of Let It Shine, an all encompassing communications company and former news anchor/reporter from KXLY. Holy Names Music Center with Steve Schaubel will provide Christmas entertainment. Camps for Kids has helped hundreds of children with limited resources attend camps of their choice. Dec. 7. 6:30-8:30 a.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $25/person, $250/table of eight. (509) 448-1822.
Crab Feed and Benefit Auction for Kids
41st annual event with festivities at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7, live auction follows. Dinner features fresh first catch Pacific Ocean crab, prepared by the culinary staff at The Commons. Presented by the Exchange Club Foundation of Downtown Spokane and benefiting three premier child abuse prevention agencies serving the region. Dec. 7. Mukogawa Fort Wright Commons, 4000 Randolph Road. $45. (509) 747-4174.