Social Calendar

Holiday Luncheon and Silent Auction - Children’s Village fundraiser includes food, silent auction and entertainment. Tickets must be pre-paid to reserve seating. Thursday. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hayden Lake Country Club, 2362 E. Bozanta Drive, Hayden Lake. $32/each, $300/corporate table of eight. (208) 667-1189.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing four-course, gourmet dinner featuring Cougar-connected Washington wines. Held every Friday evening before home football games. Feasts will be held Friday with Annette Bergevin of Bergevin Lane. Music and art reception including wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7. Recommended attire is business casual. Visit www.feast.wsu.edu for menus and reservations. Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $75, plus tax. (509) 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

22nd Annual St. John Vianney School Auction - The auction begins at 5 p.m. with silent tables, dinner served at 6:45 and the live auction begins at 7:20. Saturday. Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $40/adults, $35/seniors, $290/tables of eight. (509) 995-1270.

Holly Eve - 28th Annual event for the Panida Theatre, Pend Oreille Arts Council, Community Cancer Services, Bonner Community Hospice and The Festival at Sandpoint, presented by Eve’s Leaves. Includes silent and live auctions, champagne, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Saturday. 6:30 p.m., Sandpoint Events Center auditorium, Sandpoint. $25. (208) 263-8956.

Festival of Trees - Coeur d’Alene - Nov. 28-Dec. 1. Sponsored by the Kootenai Medical Center Foundation. Friday, 5-9 p.m., “Friday d’Lights” sponsored by Kootenai Health Auxiliary, features the first chance to see the trees, the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Associations parade and lighting ceremony; $3/adults, $2/ages 2-12; Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Senior Social, sponsored by North Idaho Eye Institute, includes tree viewing, light brunch and entertainment, $17; Festival Gala Dinner, Auction and Dance sponsored by Century 21 Beutler & Associates, Saturday, 5 p.m.-midnight, reservations required, $200; Sunday, Family Day, features tree viewing and entertainment, $2/door; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Children’s Workshop sponsored by Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics at the Coeur d’Alene Resort convention center and features Christmas crafts and face painting. Monday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Holiday Fashion Shows with a luncheon show sponsored by Polin & Young Construction Inc.; 6-8:30 p.m., dinner show sponsored by Sterling Savings Bank, reservations required. Nov. 28-Dec. 1. The Coeur d’Alene Resort convention center, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 666-TREE.

Emerald Legacy - A concert to benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation with the Greater O’Neill Family. Evening of Irish Folk music, popular tunes from the Doo Wop era and Indie music with a reunion of Mylestone and performance by Rough Congress. VIP includes wine and small bites tasting, silent auction, along with concert. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for VIP; 7 for general admission. Nov. 29. 5:30-9 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20/general, $50/VIP. (509) 474-2820.

Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Dec. 5, 6 p.m., tree lighting ceremony in the lobby, free; Free viewing of 12 trees and gifts on the Davenport Mezzanine, Dec. 6-13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Dec. 6, Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast; Dec. 6, Gala Dinner Dance; Dec. 7, “An Evening with Eckart and Friends,” Isabella Ballroom, $10/door; Dec. 8, Red Hat Luncheon, reservations required at (509) 458-8733; Dec. 9-12, Macy’s Style Show and Luncheon; Dec. 13, Raffle drawing in lobby of trees. Dec. 5-13. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $1/raffle tickets for trees. (509) 458-TREE.

Christmas for Africa - Charity auction and dinner fundraiser sponsored by The Luke Commission, a Sagle-based, nonprofit group that provides free health care to people in Swaziland, Africa. The commission is led by founders Dr. Harry and Echo (Tuinstra) VanderWal. Includes a professionally catered dinner, silent auction and live auction and furniture and craft items. Donations being accepted. Dec. 6. 6:30 p.m., Sandpoint Business and Events Center, Sandpoint. $25/each. (208) 263-9311.

Holiday Heritage Home Tour - Benefits Spokane Preservation Advocates, an 800-member non-profit preservation organization in Spokane. Dec. 6. Noon-4 p.m., 1115 W. 10th Ave. $15. (509) 456-3828.

JACC Holiday Soiree Fundraiser - Annual party and fundraiser. The highlight of the holiday season with the old church decked out in all her festive splendor. Includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, four-course dinner, dessert, entertainment and auction. Reservations required. Dec. 6. 5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at the Old Church, 405 Williams St., Post Falls. $125 each or $1,000 for table of 8. (208) 457-8950.

“Wings over Wolf Lodge” Cruise - Fundraiser for Birds of Prey Northwest includes a live appearance by Liberty, a bald eagle used for educational purposes. Two cruises departing at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 7. Departs from the Coeur d’Alene Resort Cruise dock by the resort. $20/adults, $14/kids, available at 1-800-CDATIX. (208) 641-9165.

Diamonds and Divas Black Tie Gala and Wine Auction - “Passport to London,” starring world class Wagnerian Soprano Jane Eaglen, with baritone John B. Cooper and tenor Scott D. Miller, conducted by Dean Williams. Champagne welcome, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, dinner with wine, entertainment, late night dancing, champagne toast at midnight. Spokane Opera presents Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” conducted by Dean Williamson starring Heather Parker. Presented by and benefits Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Opera. Dec. 31. 6:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $175. (509) 533-1150.

New Year’s Eve Dance - Dance to live music performed by Touch of Class and enjoy a hot breakfast buffet and champagne toast at midnight. Reservations are required. Dec. 31. 8 p.m., Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $25. (509) 535-0803.