Social calendar
Project Access Physician Recognition Dinner
Third annual event showing gratitude to the physicians who volunteer their services to Project Access, the only volunteer network of physicians and hospitals providing the full range of health care at no charge to low-income, uninsured residents of Spokane County. The keynote speaker will be Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
When: Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Where: Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $75
Contact: (509) 532-8877
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life-Kootenai County
Begins Friday at 5 p.m. with a cancer survivor reception and ceremonial opening lap. Survivors should RSVP for the reception. Various live entertainment and activities are planned.
When: Concludes Saturday at noon
Where: Greyhound Park and Event Center, Post Falls
Cost: Free
Contact: (208) 455-4351
Cancer Patient Care’s Loreen Miller Bike Ride
15th annual event. Choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, and 12-mile family ride. Registration includes a pancake breakfast, Qdoba catered lunch, and a T-shirt. All funds raised support cancer patients. Check-in begins at 6 a.m.
When: Next Sunday, 7 a.m.
Where: Mt. Spokane High School, 6015 E. Mount Spokane Park Drive, Mead
Cost: $50/person, $10/ages 12 and younger
Contact: (509) 456-4400
Lily Tomlin
Comedian. Performance benefits Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest’s education programs.
When: June 5, 8 p.m.
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $60-$150, includes post show reception
Contact: (509) 325-SEAT
Brass Quintessence
Performing at Relay for Life event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
When: June 6, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Lakeside High School, four miles north of Nine Mile Falls, off Highway 291, Suncrest
Cost: Free; donations accepted for American Cancer Society
Contact: (509) 496-8255
Grape and Grain 2008
Spokane’s Premiere Wine and Beer Tasting event. Presented by the Spokane Advertising Federation, a nonprofit group that raises funds for advertising scholarships, fully supports and advises the Northwest District of Advertising College Students for the annual national competition, and sponsors a nationally recognized teenage drug awareness advertising contest. Featuring more than 20 Northwest wineries and breweries, a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets may be purchased at Vino! A Wineshop, Huckleberrys, or at www.spokaneadfed.com.
When: June 6, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road
Cost: $30/advance, $40/door
Contact: (509) 325-0701
Singing Nuns of St. Michael’s
Performing at Relay for Life event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
When: June 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lakeside High School, four miles north of Nine Mile Falls, off Highway 291, Suncrest
Cost: Free, donations accepted for American Cancer Society
Contact: (509) 496-8255
Walk With Me
Easter Seals national signature fundraiser helping change the lives of people living with autism and other disabilities. Every walker is partnered with an Easter Seals Honorary Ambassador, a child or young adult with a disability who benefits from Spokane-area Easter Seals services. Registration at 11 a.m., 5K walk at noon. Free parking at the corner of Mallon Avenue and Howard Street.
When: June 7
Where: Riverfront Park
Contact: (509) 326-8292
Taste of Washington
100 Washington wineries and nearly 30 area restaurants.
When: June 8, 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.
Cost: $85
Contact: (509) 838-1229
GSAE 9th Annual Golf Scramble
Sponsored by Greater Spokane Association of Evangelicals. Four-person scramble. Register by Monday.
When: June 9, 7 a.m.
Where: Wandermere Golf Course.
Cost: $75/person, includes lunch; $10/lunch for nonplayers
Contact: (509) 487-7429
Vanessa’s Promise Benefit Breakfast
All proceeds benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Hear from a family helped by the nursery and find out more about all the nursery does for the community.
When: June 10, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Where: Red Lion Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive
Cost: Free, donations accepted
Contact: (509) 535-3155