Social calendar
An Evening of Enchanting Love
Hosted by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Raising funds for scholarships and other chapter programs.
When: Friday, reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7, dance at 9.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Tickets: $40/person, $75 for two
Contact: (509) 290-0570
“Bach With a Twist”
Thirtieth annual Northwest Bach Festival presented by Connoisseur Concerts, with special festival event by Richard Todd on horn and the Brent Edstrom Trio.
When: Performances at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Spokane Athletic Club library, 1002 W. Riverside Ave.
Tickets: $30, includes hors d’oeuvres
Contact: (509) 325-SEAT.
“Ballet Romantica”
Evening of dance, wine and chocolates. Starts with “Aurora’s Wedding from Act III of Sleeping Beauty” and ends with a rowdy cancan. Presented by Ballet Spokane.
When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Tickets: $20, includes performance, glass of champagne and chocolate
Contact: TicketsWest, www.ticketswest.com or (509) 325-SEAT
2008 Miss Spokane Scholarship Pageant
“Living the Dream” is the theme for the talent and beauty pageant to choose the 2008-09 Miss Spokane. The winner will serve as an official city hostess. The pageant provides the young women chosen with scholarships to further their personal and professional goals.
When: Today, 2 p.m.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Tickets: $15/adults, $10/students, in advance; $18/adults, $12/students, at the door.
Contact: (509) 998-1081.
Kids at Heart Charity Lunch
Guest speaker is Kellie Lim, who at age 8 lost three limbs to bacterial meningitis but didn’t give up her dream to become a pediatrician. Benefiting Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, to expand the pediatric emergency center.
When: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Tickets: $100
Contact: (509) 474-2822
An Evening with the Winemaker
Gourmet dinner with wine, live and silent auctions and musical entertainment. Benefits Center Point, a United Way member agency that provides social and recreational activities for adults with disabilities.
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.
Where: Manito Golf and Country Club, 5303 S. Hatch Road
Tickets: $100
Contact: (509) 325-5451 for reservations
Grape and Grain Expectations 2008
Annual wine tasting and silent auction. All proceeds benefit Grad Night at Shadle Park High School.
When: Saturday. 7-10 p.m.
Where: Assumption Parish gym, 3618 W. Indian Trail Road
Cost: $20
Contact: (509) 484-3307.
Mostly Merlot
Gourmet five-course meal with a different wine for each course. Samplings and a silent auction take place before the dinner, with a live auction. Proceeds benefit Cancer Patient Care clients who are battling cancer and facing financial challenges at the same time.
When: Saturday. 5:30 p.m.
Where: Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave.
Tickets: $150/person
Contact: (509) 456-0446
North Wall Schools Annual Dinner and Auction
Proceeds benefit educational enhancements for the children of North Wall Schools.
When: Saturday. 5:30 p.m.
Where: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Tickets: $50, includes dinner and childcare
Contact: (509) 326-3416
10th Annual Oscar Night Gala
Sponsored by Spokane AIDS Network. Silent auction, formal evening attire recommended.
When: Next Sunday. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., live Academy Awards telecast at 5:30, elegant plated dinner at 6:30.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $125/person
Contact: (509) 455-8993
Boys and Girls Clubs Annual Auction for Kids
Seventh annual event presented by Northern Quest Casino and Freedom Truck Centers. Includes live and silent auctions, four-course meal and entertainment from local club members. All proceeds raised go toward providing programs to disadvantaged youth in Spokane.
When: Feb. 29. 6 p.m.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $100/person
Contact: (509) 489-0741