Social calendar

From Salon to Saloon: An Evening of Classics, Jazz & Broadway - Greg Presley and Charlotte Carruthers will perform. Food, drink and prizes. Proceeds from this Fall Into Pride event go to OutSpokane. Today, 5 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $15. (509) 467-6913.

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. Monday. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $30. (509) 448-4343.

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. Friday. Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. $40/person, $300/table of 8. (509) 624-2378.

Fourth Annual Nalta Hospital Benefit Dinner and Auction - Proceeds from the benefit will support the Nalta Hospital and other programs of the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation, providing desperately needed medical care to the impoverished population located in rural southwestern Bangladesh. The evening will feature the arts and culture of Bangladesh, buffet dinner, and both live and silent auctions offering many unique items, including crafts made by micro-credit clients in Bangladesh and the work of local artist Harold Balazs. Saturday. 5:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $50. (509) 499-5223.

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

Songs for Paws - Benefit concert and silent auction for the River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary hosted by Kurt Olsen from Spokane Poetry Slam featuring performances by Mark Ward, Wayne Patrick and Caroline Francis, Jennifer Cadence and more. Saturday. 2-5 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music Auditorium Building 15, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $10/advance, $15/door. (509) 326-8046.

Taste the Spirit Fundraiser - Wine tasting, silent and live auctions. Presented by the West Valley Education Foundation, to be used for college scholarships. Saturday. 7 p.m., Decades, 10502 E. Sprague Ave. $30. (509) 340-7204.

Endicott German Dinner and Silent Auction - Presented by Endicott Community Club. Menu consists of German and potato sausage, meatballs, German noodles, Kraut Kuga, sauerkraut, tossed salad, rye bread, rolls, apple crisp, pumpkin dessert and cookies. Silent Auction ends at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Endicott School gym/cafeteria, 308 School Road, Endicott, Wash. $12/general, $6/ages 6-10, free/age five and younger. (509) 657-3753.

Ninth Annual Inland Northwest Music Swap - Recorded music, audio gear, instruments, memorabilia, and collectibles. Table sales and donations benefit KYRS Thin Air Radio. Nov. 2. 1-5 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 230-9264.

Wild Mountain Thyme - “Give Peace a Chance,” presented by Rosalia Church Performing Arts Center. Soup supper from 5-6 p.m.; concert at 6:30 p.m. Raising money to put a new roof on the church. Nov. 2. at the center (formerly Christian Church), 114 E. Seventh St., Rosalia. $10/general, $5/age 12 and younger. (509) 523-3112.

30th Anniversary Tri-Cities Wine Festival - Judged competition, seminars, public tasting and silent auction, now Washington’s longest-running judged wine festival. Nov. 7 in Kennewick from 6:30-10 p.m. for “Then and Now: 30 Years of Northwest Wine and Food” seminar; and Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for “Northwest American Viticultural Areas” seminar; and public tasting and silent auction from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Pasco. Tri-City Country Club, 314 N. Underwood, Kennewick; and Pasco Red Lion Hotel, 2525 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. $65/seminars; public tasting/auction: $55/advance, $60/door. (509) 528-4606.

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.

Epicurean Delight, Spokane’s Ultimate Culinary Gala - The 27th annual event features the most exquisite restaurants, paired with the finest wineries and microbreweries of the Inland Northwest. Proceeds from this event benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Social hour and wine tasting at 6 p.m., dinner at 7, drawing winners announced at 9., dancing 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Nov. 7. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibit Halls, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150. (509) 624-0151.

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 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. 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.

Second Annual Harvest Dinner and Auction - Prime rib dinner at 5 p.m.; auction at 7. Hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help of St. John, St. Catherine of Oakesdale and Holy Rosary of Rosalia. Proceeds will benefit the three parishes equally. Nov. 8. Holy Rosary Catholic Church hall, Rosalia, Wash. Dinner: $15/adults, $5/ages 5-12, free/age 4 and younger. (509) 879-6971.

Fourth Annual Tea and History Party - Presented by The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum. Historical presentation by Tony and Suzanne Bamonte. Refreshments include finger foods, desserts, coffee, tea and cider; entertainment and more. Reservations requested. Proceeds benefit the Valley Museum. Nov. 8. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. $15. (509) 922-4570.

“Late Nite Catechism 2” - Presented by St. Thomas More Catholic School. A wonderful comedy. Enjoy a Chinese dinner prepared by chef Jack Louis, wine served with dinner and dessert. Reservations required. Nov. 14. 7 p.m., 8112 N. Howard Dr. $40. (509) 466-3811, ext. 313.

Red Shoe Event - Fifth annual event hosted by the Spokane Advertising Federation. Enjoy a live auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and an opportunity to socialize with local artists while viewing their work. Auction will feature contemporary and modern art and unfinished furniture embellished by local design professionals. Proceeds will benefit the Toni M. Robideaux Scholarship Fund. Nov. 14. 6-10 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $30/person. (509) 328-5855.

Snowflake Gala - All Saints Catholic School will transform the casino into a winter wonderland for their annual auction. Sit down meal with silent and live auctions and dancing. Age 21 and older only. Nov. 14. 5:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35. (509) 534-1098, ext. 238.

“Toasting and Tasting” Wine Tasting and Auction - 12 local vintners who will talk about their wine and answer your questions. Outstanding hors d’oeuvres, yummy chocolate and lively music. Proceeds benefit local community outreach through silent and live auctions. Nov. 15. 7-9:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. $30, includes food and wine. (509) 448-2255.

Elks Charity Ball - Dinner will include steaks with skewered shrimp scampi. Enjoy live and silent auctions, a bake sale, games and dancing to Good & Plenty. Reservations are required. Nov. 15. 5 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $20. (509) 926-2328.

Wonderland of Food and Wine - Presented by the 3C’s (Cancer and Community Charities). Event will feature food by Chef Tim Heinig of Floating Green Restaurant, local wines, raffles and an auction. For reservations, call (208) 773-4909. Nov. 15. 6-9 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $35/person. (208) 667-1479 for information.

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. Nov. 22. 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 - Holiday fashion show and gala benefit for the Panida and Festival at Sandpoint. Includes champagne, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Nov. 22. 6:30 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191.

40th Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the American-Italian Club. All you-can-eat. Menu will include spaghetti with meat balls, salad, rolls, coffee, dessert and drinks. Nov. 23. Noon-6 p.m., Gonzaga Prep Cafeteria, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. $8/adults, $4/children age 6-12, free/children age 5 and younger. (509) 924-0169.

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. The 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, non-profit 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. (208) 263-9311.

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.