Social Calendar

Christmas Tree Elegance - Presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates, to benefit the orchestra. Today, “An Evening with Eckart and Friends,” 7 p.m., Isabella Ballroom, $10/door; Monday, New Holiday Hat Luncheon and “Buy Local Boutiques” style show with local celebrity models, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom, $25, call (509) 789-6863; Saturday, tree raffle drawing in lobby, 9 p.m. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. (509) 458-8733

Christmas for Africa Gala and Auction - Proceeds benefit The Luke Commission, a faith-based nonprofit based in Sagle, Idaho, that supplies free medical care and supplies to remote regions of Swaziland in Africa. Today, 5:30 p.m., Sandpoint Events Center, Pine and Euclid, Sandpoint. $25. (208) 265-5793