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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Dancing With the Celebrities

Benefit for the CYT Spokane (Christian Youth Theatre). Celebrities include Janet O, of KXLY 4; Brett Bowers, KVNI; William Pitts, KREM 2; Nancy McLaughlin, Spokane City Council; Joe Shogan, Spokane City Council president; Jay Hughes, Spokane County Sheriff’s lieutenant; Jennifer Kim, KHQ 6; Linda Ball, Coeur d’Alene Press; Eldonna Shaw, Spokane Valley Chamber president; Lee Stoll, KREM 2; Kjerstin Ramsing, KXLY 4; Barbara Jones, The Spokesman-Review; and writer Devi Fournier. Bring your dollars to place in the basket of your favorite couple.

When: Friday. 6:30 p.m.

Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.

Cost: $15-$25

Contact: (509) 714-4302 or (509) 487-6540

Shamrock Gala Dinner and Auction

To benefit programs and services provided by Holy Family Hospital.

When: Saturday. 6-10 p.m.

Where: The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.

Cost: $150/person

Contact: (509) 482-2588

Eat Local Dinner

Dinner includes amuse bouche, followed by four courses paired with wines, then coffee and dessert. Presented by Slow Food Spokane River and the Coeur d’Alene Cellars.

When: March 27. 6-9 p.m.

Where: Coeur d’Alene Resort, seventh floor, 115 S. Front St. Check in at Beverly’s, Coeur d’Alene

Cost: $55

Contact: Reservations needed by Wednesday. (800) 688-4142.

SCRAPS Chocolate Festival and Auction

Third annual event to benefit the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service programs which include temperament testings, Ask the Dog Trainer, and free training classes for the community.

When: March 28. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point, Spokane Valley

Cost: $20

Contact: (509) 477-2984.

Taste of Life

Wine, microbrew, whiskey and food tasting. Benefits Hospice of Spokane.

When: March 28. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave.

Cost: $75/person

Contact: (509) 456-0438

Bow Tie Dinner

Fine meal, wine, music, dancing, and many prize drawings including a grand prize drawing for a $4,000 trip voucher through AAA Travel. Proceeds go to support the many programs that served over 10,000 families in the Greater Spokane Valley in 2007. Presented by the Spokane Valley Partners Auxiliary. Reservations required.

When: March 29. 6 p.m.

Where: Decades in University City, 10512 E. Sprague Ave.

Cost: $125

Contact: (509) 927-1153, ext. 13

Gala East III - Spring Tea

Featuring floral designer Phyllis Danielson. Presented by Inland Empire District of Garden Clubs, Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. Proceeds will be used for Horticulture Continuing Education Scholarships.

When: March 29. 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St.

Cost: $15

Contact: (509) 448-9267

“Let’s Play for the Symphony”

Attendees will play bridge, mahjongg, pinochle, Scrabble or a game of their choice, enjoy lunch provided by the Club chef and visit the “Elegant White Elephant” table.

When: March 31. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Manito Country Club, 5303 S. Hatch Road

Cost: $25

Contact: (509) 458-8733

Spring Silver Tea

Benefits Easter Seals Community Services. Enjoy our complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The Lopez Family will the musical entertainment. Keynote speakers will be Cathy Bisaillon, Easter Seals president, and Su Sawyer, Spokane resident and Easter Seals board member.

When: April 6. 2-4 p.m.

Where: Spokane Athletic Club Georgian Room, 1002 W. Riverside Ave.

Cost: Donations

Contact: (509) 326.8292

Children’s Village Charity Auction and Dinner

“I’m Proud to be an American,” fundraiser. Sponsored by the Children’s Village Foundation Inc. Proceeds benefit the youth residing at Children’s Village. Live and silent auctions. Call for reservations.

When: April 11. 6 p.m.

Where: Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene

Cost: $48/person, $92/couple, $400/corporate tables of eight

Contact: (208) 667-1189

Spring Charity Auction and Dinner

Proceeds benefit the youth residing at Children’s Village, a licensed, residential home for children who are homeless, abused, neglected or in need of therapeutic treatment. Reservations needed. Visit www.thechildrensvillage.org for more details.

When: April 11. 6 p.m.

Where: Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene

Cost: $48/person, $92/couple

Contact: (208) 667-1189

35th annual Gala Dinner and Auction

“Safari Night” is the theme.

When: April 12. 5 p.m.-midnight

Where: Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid Ave.

Cost: $75/person, through March 24, $90/after March 24

Contact: (509) 489-6302

Aw$sum Auction All Stars

Dress in your sports attire, enjoy a fabulous dinner and auction. Presented by The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce.

When: April 12. 5 p.m.

Where: The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene

Cost: $100

Contact: (208) 415-0110.

Coeur d’Alene Chamber Orchestra

Chamber Concert and Dinner. Light classics and others favorites with David Demand, conducting.

When: April 12. 7 p.m.

Where: Old Church Arts and Cultural Center, Fourth and William, Post Falls

Cost: $10

Contact: (208) 765-3833

Father-Daughter Dance

Second annual event to benefit Center Pointe, a nonprofit organization that provides programming for the disabled. The theme is Rockin’ in the 50s. There will be a live DJ with dessert and picture included.

When: April 12. 6:30 p.m.

Where: 1408 N. Washington St.

Cost: $25/couple, $5/additional daughter

Contact: (509) 325-5451

Silver Valley Spring Run-Off

Choose between a 5K and 10K run as a fundraiser to support the renovation of the Kellogg track course. Sponsored by the Historic Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce.

When: April 12

Where: Silver Valley

Contact: (208) 783-1515.

2008 Women’s Show

April 18-20. Presented by Sacred Heart Medical Center and KREM-2 TV. Valuable information related to personal health and everything from beauty products to gifts and wine. Show highlights include Battle of the Chefs cook-off, Spokane Dance Company show, Coldwater Creek fashion show, new hair styles by 14th & Grand Salon and registration and run for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

When: Hours are Friday, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. April 18-20.

Where: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

Cost: $5/general, free for children age 12 and younger

Contact: (509) 325-SEAT