Social calendar
Ron Waltz Family Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction - Mediterranean dinner with no-host bar from The White House Grill, live music and belly dancing, silent auction. Waltz has a rare colon condition and is recovering from surgery while awaiting another surgery in the near future; proceeds will help offset medical costs. Today, 5-7 p.m., Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $30/advance, $35/door. (509) 290-2152, (509) 279-3119
Art, Wine and Nibbles - Second annual fundraiser hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners Inland Northwest Chapter. With John Allen of Vino, art by Ryan Hardesty and refreshments. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Lorinda Knight Gallery, 523 W. Sprague Ave. $25/members, $30/guests. (509) 290-6999
Adventure Auction - Hosted by Friends of the Centennial Trail. Hors d’oeuvres catered by Two Cooks with Love. Wine and beer served. Benefits the Trail Builders fund to assist in filling the gaps in the Centennial Trail. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Dance Street Ballroom, 433 W. Dean Ave. $25/person, $225/table of 10. (509) 624-7188
Children’s Village Spring Charity Dinner and Auction - Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Children’s Village with an auction and buffet dinner, including silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit youths residing at the center. Friday, 5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. $48/each, $400/corporate tables of eight. (208) 667-1189
Wylie and the Wild West - Launching their new album, “Hang and Rattle.” Beer by Coeur d’Alene Brewing Company, pizza by David’s Pizza, silent book auction. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Public Library Foundation. Saturday, 7 p.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. $50. (509) 444-5318 or (509) 325-SEAT
Beans and Jeans Dinner Dance and Auction - Hosted by Palouse Habitat for Humanity. All proceeds will be used to build a house in Palouse for a low-income family. April 17, 6-11 p.m., SEL Event Center, Pullman. $40.
Festival of Wine and Flowers – 18th annual fundraising event with live and silent auctions, barrel tastings, gourmet winery dinners and more. Proceeds benefit Team St. Luke’s, internationally competitive youth wheelchair athletes, and St. Luke’s inpatient and outpatient services. Winemaker dinner April 17, 7 p.m., The Club at Black Rock, 18271 S. Club House Drive, Coeur d’Alene; tickets are $200. Festival of Wine and Flowers, April 18, 6-10 p.m., live auction 8 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St.; tickets $125. Visit www.festivalofwineandflowers.com or call (509) 789-4969.
SCRAPS Chocolate Festival and Auction - Fourth annual event with an array of desserts and wines to raise money and support for the community’s shelter animals. Live music, silent and live auctions, and a Parade of Pets with adoptable animals. Sponsored by Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services. April 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Center Place at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 477-1967
Saxon Salute Wine Tasting - Benefits Ferris High School Senior All-Nighter. April 18, 7-10 p.m., Manito Country Club. $40/person, $320/table of eight. Tickets available at Vino, Roundtable Pizza, Sunny Buns and Salon Grande. (509) 448-4457
A Night on the Town - St. Patrick’s Catholic School benefit, with dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. Doors open 5 p.m., first silent auction closes 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., live auction 8 p.m. Reservations must be received by Friday; tickets will be sold at the door if still available. April 25, The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St., Spokane. $25. (509) 487-2830
St. Michael’s Academy Auction Gala - “An Evening at the Kentucky Derby,” to benefit the school. Door prizes for “Best Dressed Couple” and “Best Ladies Derby Day Hat.” Silent auction 5 p.m. with complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres; dinner at 6:15 p.m. followed by a live auction including a classic 1966 Dodge Dart. April 25, 5 p.m., 8500 N. St. Michael’s Road. $30. (509) 466-9369
The Great Art Party - Fundraiser to benefit Blue Prints for Learning and Community Building Children’s Center. Celebrate and create art with local artists including Ken Spiering and Scott Kolbo, wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. April 25, 7-10 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. $50. (509) 777-0822