Social calendar

3Cs Community Appreciation Brunch and Grant Awards - Distributing grant awards of $90,000 to 38 organizations. Wednesday. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $25/each. (208) 664-4604.

Summer’s Harvest Wine Dinner and Silent Auction - A fundraiser for CenterStage. Wines and presentation by John Allen of Vino; menu by executive chef John Schweitert of Ella’s; and live music by Abe Kenney. Reservations required through Vino! Next Sunday. 5 p.m., Ella’s Supper Club, 1017 W. First Ave. $85. (509) 838-1229.

Northern Quest Casino Spokane All-American’s Charity Classic - Featuring Dan Dickau and Adam Morrison. Proceeds to benefit local Spokane charities. Sept. 4. 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, McCarthey Athletic Center. $15-$80. (509) 325-SEAT.

Summer Soiree at Beacon Hill - Features 35 wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live music by Nicole Lewis Quartet. Fundraiser for the Spokane Symphony. Reservations required. For more information, visit www.spokanesyphonyassoc.org. Sept. 4. 5:30 p.m., Beacon Hill Events, 4348 E. Wellesley Ave. $35. (509) 458-8733.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing five-course, gourmet dinner featuring Cougar-connected Washington wines. Held Friday evenings before home football games. Sept. 5 with Kelly Tucker of Reininger Winery; Sept. 19 Ted Baseler of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; Sept. 26 Jeff and Vicki Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards; Oct. 17 Scott Williams of Kiona Vineyards; Nov. 7 Shane McKibben with Amavi Cellars; and Nov. 21 Annette Bergevin of Bergevin Lane. Music and art reception including wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7. Recommended attire is business casual. Visit www.feast.wsu.edu for menus and reservations. Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $75, plus tax. (509) 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

Cobra Roofing Polo Classic - “Tents, Hats and Champagne.” Enjoy artwalk, live music, divot stomp, hat competition, silent auction, gourmet food and more. Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. Gates open at noon. Sept. 7. Spokane Polo Fields, Highway 2, across from Longhorn Barbecue, Airway Heights. $150. (509) 624-0500.

The Scramble “Fore” Spokane Golf Tournament - All funds raised will be distributed to select organizations involved in the development and progress of art, music, literature and education in Spokane. Check-in at 7 a.m.; shot gun start at 8. Sept. 12. Indian Canyon Golf Course, 4304 W. West Drive. $100, includes greens fee, cart and lunch. Register by Aug. 29. (509) 456-2172.

Tapestry of Art - An evening of dance, music and art. To benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Sept. 13. 8 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (509) 701-6557.

Caring for Kids Luncheon - To benefit St. Anne’s Children and Family Center and Morning Star Boys’ Ranch. Reservations required. Sept. 16. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 358-4254.

Fourth Annual Lutheran Community Services Golf Classic - Money raised at the event goes to Lutheran Community Services Child Welfare program which provides counseling and support to children who have experienced a life-altering traumatic event. Sept. 18. 1:30 p.m., Indian Canyon Golf Course. $80/person, includes 18 holes of golf, cart rental, post-tournament dinner and prizes. (509) 343-5053.

An Evening of Dessert with Frank Peretti - Fundraiser for Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center and Real Choices Clinic. Event includes desserts made by the pastry chef at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, musical selections and a brief drama presentation. For tickets, visit www.openarmsevents.com. Sept. 19. 7-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $35/each, $280/table. (208) 687-6906.

Under the Tuscan Sun - 16th annual wine and microbrew tasting and auction, presented by East Adams County Healthcare Foundation, benefiting Adams County Hospital District No. 2. Silent auction 6-8 p.m.; live auction 8 p.m. Sept. 27. American Legion Building, 106 W. Broadway, Ritzville. $15. (509) 659-1376.

Free Rein Barn Dance - Catered barbecue dinner, $5,000 in casino gambling play money, dancing to live music and prizes. Proceeds benefit Free Rein Therapeutic Riding. Oct. 4. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $70. (509) 448-1592.

Spokane Film Festival Jazz Evening - The Spokane International Film Festival kicks off its season with the award-winning jazz film “ ’Round Midnight,” starring tenor sax great Dexter Gordon. This film shows the moving story of an expatriate black jazz musician and his struggle to create the bebop sound in 1959 Paris. Dinner at Spokane Club immediately following the film. Live jazz by Hot Club of Spokane. Oct. 10. 5:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $60/person, includes dinner; $10/film only. (509) 624-2615.

OctoBrewfest Auction - 13th annual event. Enjoy a sampling of microbrews from northwest breweries, wine and gourmet root beer tastings. Bidding on silent and live auction items. Benefit for the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Must be 21 or older. Oct. 18. 5:30-11 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $13/advance, $15/door. (509) 325-SEAT.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Theme is “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval” with fencing, wine, food and an auction. Benefits the North Idaho AIDS Coalition. Oct. 18. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. $50/advance, $60/door. (208) 665-2357.

The Pumpkin Ball - Black-tie fundraising gala to benefit The Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Gourmet dining, exquisite wines, fairytale photo opportunities, dancing live music. Pumpkin-carving competition between teams of local physicians, business leaders and CEOs. Oct. 25. 5:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150/person. (509) 535-3155.

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon - Proceeds will benefit the programs and services offered by the YWCA. Oct. 29. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 326-1190, ext. 154.