Social calendar
Palouse Water Conservation Party - Blues/country/bluegrass music by Kelly Riley and Zugunrue highlights Palouse Water Conservation Network potluck party and silent auction fundraiser.
When: Friday, 6-9 p.m.
Where: 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow
Seventh Annual Festival of Foodies - Savor signature dishes from area restaurants. Taste wines, champagnes, microbrews and spirits. Visit a variety of retailers who specialize in culinary products. Enjoy live music and learn how chefs create their culinary masterpieces.
When: Saturday, 2-6 p.m.
Where: Spokane Community College, Lair Building, 1810 N. Greene St.
Cost: $15/door, $10/advance, includes two adult beverage coupons, additional coupons can be purchased for $1 each through the Spokane Restaurant Association. Tickets available at Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St., Hallett’s Chocolate Factory, 1419 E. Holyoke Ave., and University Appliance locations, 9907 E. Sprague Ave., 3916 N. Division St. and 6960 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene
Info: (509) 242-2668
Chef’s Culinary Classic - An intimate, black-tie dining experience provided by the American Culinary Federation Chefs de Cuisine of the Inland Northwest and Children’s Miracle Network. Chefs from throughout the Inland Northwest prepare a five-course culinary masterpiece to pair with complimentary wines. The evening also features silent and live auctions.
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.
Where: Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.
Cost: $150/person
Info: (509) 473-6370
Post Falls Historical Society Banquet - Dinner and no-host cocktail party with featured speaker, Jim Fehling, 20th year anniversary and 14th annual banquet.
When: Saturday, 4 p.m.
Where: American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls
Cost: $20/person, tables of 8 available
Info: (208) 262-6533
Celebrate the Birth, Life and Spirit of that Great Thomas Paine - Presented by the Spokane Chapter of the Progressive Democrats of America. Menu consists of seasoned and roasted chicken, vegetables, long grain wild rice, Waldorf salad, cornbread pie, coffee and tea. Proceeds benefit local chapter.
When: Jan. 29, 6 p.m.
Where: Bluz at the Bend, upstairs, 2721 N. Market St.
Cost: $25
Info: (509) 747-3454, reservations required
Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction - To benefit Salk Middle School Band, Strings, Chorus and Orchestra. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread and beverage.
When: Jan. 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Salk Middle School, 6411 N. Alberta St.
Cost: $5/general, $4/ages 5-12, free/age four and younger, $20/family
Info: (509) 354-5600
Fruit of the Vine Wine and Microbrew Tasting - Sample wines from 30 renowned wineries and local microbrews at the third annual tasting event, benefiting St. Mary’s Catholic School.
When: Feb. 1, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St.
Cost: $50
Info: (509) 924-4300, ext. 200
NIC Wild Game Feast - The ninth annual event features a five-course meal of wild game delicacies created by Steve Taylor of NIC Food Services. Social at 6 p.m. with appetizers to include alligator wontons, Tibetan yak meatballs and wapiti quesadillas with an opportunity to enjoy music and view silent auction items. The menu will feature Creole turtle soup, spinach salad with crispy boar bacon and quail eggs, kangaroo medallions and a huckleberry bread pudding. A special wine selection and no-host bar will be available. Wildlife displays provided by Beth Paragamian of the Idaho Fish and Game Department, Idaho Panhandle National Forest and Bureau of Land Management will be on display. All proceeds benefit the NIC Alumni Association and scholarships for NIC students.
When: Feb. 2
Where: North Idaho College, Ts’elusm Dining Room of Edminster Student Union Building, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene
Cost: $75
Info: (208) 769-7806
Chocolate Walk - Stroll along the streets of downtown Coeur d’Alene and stop at local galleries and shops to sample chocolate and sweet treats.
When: Feb. 8, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Coeur d’Alene
Cost: Free
Info: (208) 667-5986