Social Calendar

“Spokane’s Got Talent” - A musical afternoon of ballroom dancing, acapella music and fun. Featuring Molly Allen of KZZU radio, Robyn Nance and Dave Erickson, KXLY news anchors. These celebrities will be joining the Spirit of Spokane Chorus, quartets and a variety of talent. See who makes it to the finals. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Cancer Care Foundation, North Idaho Cancer Center and Teen Closet. Today. 3 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15/adults: $12/seniors and students. (509) 227-7638.

“Oklahoma!” Benefit Show - Hosted by Interfaith Hospitality of Spokane. Proceeds benefit the mission of the IHS to help the homeless in Spokane. Sponsored by The Artisans, with a social hour preceding the event at 6:30 p.m., including complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. As Oklahoma prepares to unite as a state, two fickle farm girls prepare to unite with their beaus. Now, if they can just figure out which fellas to choose. Enjoy tunes like “The Surrey With the Fringe On Top” and “I Cain’t Say No.” Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage, 1020 N. Howard St. $30. (509) 747-5487.

Dinner Among Friends - Social hour and silent auction at 6 p.m.; dinner and musical revue to follow. Benefits Cancer Patient Care. Friday. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35/person, $60/pair. (509) 456-0446.

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 Fridaywith Scott Williams of Kiona Vineyards; Nov. 7 with Shane McKibben with Amavi Cellars; and Nov. 21 with Annette Bergevin of Bergevin Lane. Music and art reception including wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. 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.

Ferris Fall Festival - Presented by Friends of Ferris. Beer, bratwurst and dancing to PF Flyer. Ticket includes $40 in the form of “Ferris Dollars” for you to donate to the Ferris High School activity you choose. Saturday. 6:30 p.m., Woman’s Club, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $50. (509) 448-6119.

Irish Blessings Auction – Third Annual Immaculate Conception Academy benefit with dinner by Angelo’s Ristorante, live Irish music by Celtic Knots, raffles, live and silent auctions. 4:30 p.m., cocktail hour and silent auction; 6 p.m., dinner; 8 p.m., live auction. Saturday. Greyhound Park and Events Center, 5100 Riverbend Ave., Stateline, Idaho. $30/person, $50/couple, $175/reserved table for eight. (208) 773-7442.

OctoBrewfest Auction - 13th annual event. Enjoy a sampling of microbrews from northwest breweries, wine and gourmet root beer tastings. Bidding on silent and live auction items. Benefit for the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Must be 21 or older. Saturday. 5:30-11 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $13/advance, $15/door, includes four sample tokens. (509) 325-SEAT.

A Knight in the Garden of Good and Medieval - Silent and live auction and wine tasting Benefit for the North Idaho AIDS Coalition. Live music by She Said Yes, from Portland. Special guest, Velma, Queen of Fun. Medieval fencing tournament. Tickets available at NIAC, 410 Sherman Ave., or The Long Ear, 2405 N. Fourth St. Saturday. 5-8:30 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 3, 4056 N. Government Way. $55. (208) 665-1448.

Wine Tasting - Hosted by Soroptimist International of Spokane. Proceeds from the event are used to benefit programs that support the needs of girls and women locally and worldwide. Saturday. 5-9 p.m., Lone Canary Winery, 109 S. Scott St., $20, includes three wine samples, food and two raffle tickets. (509) 326-5249.

Billion $ Bag Benefit - Champagne and decadent desserts, auction of 30 hand-made evening purses designed by local quilters from hand-dyed wedding dresses. Proceeds to benefit future programming at the JACC. Reservations required. Oct. 22. 7-9 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Culture Center at the Old Church, 405 Williams St., Post Falls. $20. (208) 457-8950.

Quilt Auction - Live and silent auction. Oct. 23. 5:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $50. (509) 927-1153, ext. 13.

Scotch Tasting and Dinner - Five-course menu accompanied by various aged Scotch. Menu presented by Sous Chef Alijah Hesser; Scotch presented by Brent Young, Remy Cointreau USA. Presented by the Palm Court Grill. Reservations required. Oct. 23. 6-9 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $80/person. (509) 789-6848.

Daybreak’s Community Challenge Gala - Featuring music, dinner, dancing and auction. Social hour reception with silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and music from Danny McCollim’s Jazz Trio from 6-7 p.m., a gourmet dinner at 7, and a program and live auction beginning at 7:45. Tuxedo Junction will be playing dance music after the auction. Proceeds will go to help youth addicted to drugs and alcohol by providing treatment scholarships, funding new treatment programs and expanding our treatment centers to accommodate more teens in need of help. Dress is business attire. Oct. 24. 6 p.m., Davenport Hotel and Tower, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $65/person, $550/table of 10. (509) 434-6921 or (509) 499-7757.

The Day of the Dead - The Lands Council and Thomas Hammer Coffee Present Dia de los Muertos. Celebrate with an evening of Latin American inspired food, beverages and coffee. Learn about coffee growing, roasting and blending while sampling blends from Central and South America, including Thomas Hammer’s new Colombian Eco-Brew. This event will be catered by DeLeon Foods and there will be a prize for the best skull mask. Oct. 24. 6-9 p.m., Thomas Hammer Headquarters, 210 W. Pacific Ave. $35/person or $60/couple. (509) 209-2851.

Second Annual Wine Festival: A Taste of Two World’s Old and New - More than 30 wines represented and hors d’oeuvres served. All proceeds benefit the ministries of Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral. Oct. 25. 6 p.m., 1115 W. Riverside Ave. $50/general, $35/seniors age 65 and older. (509) 358-4290.

Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County Masquerade Ball – When in Rome … - Hosted wine and beer social hour with entertainment, champagne raffle, costume contest (costumes optional), dinner, silent auction and limited live auction featuring travel, entertainment and get-away packages. Dancing to classic rock music by the Rhythm Dawgs. Oct. 25. 5:30 p.m., Greyhound Park and Events Center, Post Falls. $50/person. (208) 457-9089 or (800) 4-CDA-TIX.

Monster Mash Oktoberfest Bash - EWU Library’s annual fundraiser dinner and auction. Enjoy a “killer” dinner prepared by Longhorn Barbecue Restaurant, with beer and wine tasting provided by Latah Creek, Coeur d’Alene Brewing, and Northern Lights Brewing. Auctioneer Austin Booker will host the silent and live auctions, which will feature trip and entertainment packages, sporting adventures, artwork, a bicycle and gift baskets. Proceeds benefit the EWU Library’s Collection Endowment Fund for the purchase of books and journals. Oct. 25. 5-10:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, JFK Library, 816 F Street, Cheney. $35/person, $175/reserved table for six; $15/EWU students. (509) 359-2264.

Rogers High School Annual Dinner and Auction - Sponsored by John Rogers High School Alumni and Friends Foundation in conjunction with the Rogers Parent Communication and Resource Center. Silent auction and social hour from 4-6 p.m., followed by Barbecue dinner, catered by Red Lion Barbecue. Live auction following dinner. Donations for auction and monetary gifts accepted. Oct. 25. Sons of Norway, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $20, reservation required. Reservations by mail are due Saturday. (509) 999-1338 or (509) 328-9288.

The Pumpkin Ball - Black-tie fundraising gala to benefit The Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Gourmet dining, exquisite wines, fairytale photo opportunities, dancing to live music. Pumpkin-carving competition between teams of local physicians, business leaders and CEOs. Visit www.thepumpkinball.org. Oct. 25. 5:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150/person. (509) 535-3155.

Christ Kitchen 10-Year Celebration - Luncheon is at 11:45 a.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Program is Christ Kitchen women describe the 10-year journey. Half of ticket price benefits the kitchen. Oct. 27. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $30. (509) 448-4343.

October Brewers Dinner - Benefits the future opening of Main Market Co-op. Multicourse meal of local foods and paired brews. Meet local producers and taste their delicious food. Oct. 28. 6:30 p.m., Hill’s Restaurant and Lounge, 401 W. Main Ave. $55. Reservations needed by Oct. 25. (509) 747-3946.

10th Annual Celebrity Fashion Show and Luncheon - Emcee is Debra Wilde. Wine tasting from 11 a.m.-noon and luncheon and fashion show from noon-2 p.m. Benefits Hope House, a women’s shelter. Oct. 31. Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. $40/person, $300/table of 8. (509) 624-2378.

Fall Festival of Fair Trade - Featuring fairly traded goods including clothing, jewelry, pottery and more, from various countries and regional craftspeople. Bake sale and food concession by Sandpoint High School model UN class to raise funds to attend United Nations conference in New York City. Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 255-4410.

Camp Reed Sixth Annual Gourmet Dinner and Auction - Social and silent auction at 5 p.m., dinner and live auction at 7:30. Reservations required. Nov. 1. Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $75. (509) 838-3577, ext. 142.

Building Dreams, Building the Future - Annual Autumn dinner auction hosted by Cornerstone Christian Academy. Pianist Maureen Smith will play throughout the silent auction followed by a sit-down Italian dinner and live auction. The auction will benefit community outreach programs and the building fund for the school. Nov. 7. 6 p.m., Life Center, 1202 N. Government Way. $20/person; $125/ table of 8. (509) 835-1235.