Social calendar
“Sing for Hope”
A concert benefiting Grace and Hope for Children, a local organization that sponsors foster care for Chinese orphans.
When: Today, 3 p.m.
Where: Washington State University School of Music, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman.
Tickets: $8/students with valid WSU ID; $15/seniors; $18/general admission
Contact: (509) 335-4148.
H.O.M.E. Annual Childcare Scholarship Tea
H.O.M.E. is a scholarship program to help low-income, continuing, undergraduate, graduate or incoming students pay for daycare expenses.
When: Tuesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, Room 205, second-floor lounge, Cheney
Tickets: $20/advance, $25/door. RSVP with a check to EWU, Women’s Studies Center, 207 Monroe, Cheney, WA 99004; or purchase tickets at the door.
Contact: (509) 359-2898
Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Proceeds benefit the Panhandle Autism Society’s Skill-Building Program.
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: The Barrel Room No. 6, on Sherman Avenue in Coeur d’Alene
Tickets: $35/person, $65/couple, $300/group of 10
Contact: (208) 665-9496
Taste Spokane – Wine, Food and Bling
Proceeds benefit Wishing Star Foundation.
When: Friday, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Tickets: $10/advance, $12/door, includes a complimentary wine glass and cheese plate. Taste tickets are additional $2 each or a taste deal is available, 20 tastes for $30.
Contact: (509) 744-3411
A Night in Graceland
Live and silent auctions, dinner and Elvis concert, benefit for St. Patrick Catholic School. Menu is Chicken Oscar (breast of chicken topped with fresh asparagus), Rock Crab and Béarnaise Sauce served with Rice Pilaf, and dessert.
When: Saturday, 5 p.m.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Tickets: $25
Contact: (509) 487-2830
Babette’s Feast
Presented by The Greater Spokane Dietetic Association, in an effort to fight hunger, and in celebration of National Nutrition Month. Based on the theme of “Babette’s Feast,” an internationally acclaimed film, and based on the short story by Isak Dinesen. Benefits the Spokane area Crosswalk program, an organization providing meals and shelter to street, homeless and high-risk teenagers. Twelve of Spokane’s premier chefs are paired with local wineries and each table is assigned its own pair. Five-course dinner accompanied by wine and coffee.
When: Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
Where: CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
Tickets: $75
Contact: (509) 496-2613
Works from the Heart
The 23rd annual contemporary art auction and dinner will benefit the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s Art Program and Collection.
When: Saturday, 5 p.m.
Where: Spokane Masonic Temple, 1108 W. Riverside Ave.
Tickets: $75
Contact: (509) 456-3931
Turnbull Benefit Auction
For Turnbull Refuge Environmental Education Program, which teaches area children and the importance of environmental awareness and conservation. Hors d’oeuvres, raffle tickets and no-host bar.
When: March 9, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Tickets: $25
Contact: (509) 235-2760
Goodwill’s Annual Awards and Recognition Night
“Celebrating Independence” to salute those who have achieved independence with Goodwill’s help and those who have made it possible. Buffet dinner and program.
When: March 13, 5:45 p.m.
Where: Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive
Tickets: $40
Contact: (509) 444-4382
Casablanca Revisited Gala
Ninth annual Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser. Hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and silent auction at 5:30 p.m., elegant dinner at 7, and live auction at 8. Black tie optional, reservations required.
When: March 14
Where: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Tickets: $75
Contact: (509) 473-3390
Chocolate Champagne Gala
The 24th annual event benefits the SAFeT Response Center, a program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, providing therapy, medical and legal advocacy, and education for victims of violent crime and their families. Silent and live auctions, champagne, chocolate and coffee samplings, hors d’oeuvres, followed by dancing to Six Foot Swing. Emcees are Shelly Monahan and Dave Cotton, KHQ-6 anchors.
When: March 14, 6 p.m.-midnight
Where: Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive
Tickets: $50/in advance, $60/door
Contact: (509) 325-SEAT or (509) 343-5021
Crosby at the Crosby
A Celtic Celebration in memory of Sister Dolores “Dixie” Crosby, SNJM and Sister Evelyn Ferguson, SNJM, will feature Howard Crosby (Bing’s nephew) and his band performing Celtic and Crosby classics. Additional music will be provided by Penrose Lane, a classic pop/rock band from Walla Walla, and Gwen Lyons, Celtic harp. Proceeds benefit Holy Names Music Center. Reservations required.
When: March 14, 8 p.m.
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Tickets: $30
Contact: (509) 326-9516
Spirit of St. Patrick Party
Benefits St. Margaret’s shelter. Irish-themed buffet dinner, raffle and dancing to support homeless women and children. Reservations requested.
When: March 14, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Tickets: $55
Contact: (509) 358-4254
Spring Dessert Benefit Auction
Proceeds benefit the faith-based Good Samaritan Rehabilitation for Women program. Tickets can be purchased at Studio 3B Hair Design, 510 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene
When: March 14, 7 p.m.
Where: Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 Appleway, Coeur d’Alene.
Tickets: $25/person
Contact: (208) 667-7004
Human Rights Banquet
“The Status of Human Rights on the Global Scene,” presented by Gregory Carr of the Gregory C. Carr Foundation. Tickets must be purchased by March 14. Mail checks to the Human Rights Education Institute, P.O. Box 2725, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
When: March 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 Appleway, Coeur d’Alene
Tickets: $30
Contact: (208) 769-3325
Dancing With the Celebrities
Benefit for Christian Youth Theatre. Celebrities include Janet O from KXLY 4; Brett Bowers from KVNI; Will Pitt from KREM 2; Jim Wasko, Coeur d’Alene deputy fire chief; Nancy McLaughlin, Spokane City Council; Joe Shogan, president of Spokane City Council; Jay Hughes, Spokane County Sheriff’s lieutenant; Jennifer Kim from KHQ 6; Linda Ball from Coeur d’Alene Press; Eldonna Shaw, president of Spokane Valley Chamber; Lee Stoll from KREM 2; Kjerstin Ramsing from KXLY 4; and Devi Fornier, writer. Bring your dollars to place in the basket of your favorite couple.
When: March 21, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Tickets: $15-$25
Contact: (509) 714-4302 or (509) 487-6540