Social calendar
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