Social Calendar
Jimmy Leggs and Carl Rey and the Blues Gators - Benefit concert and silent auction. Saturday, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $20. (208) 263-9191
Wild Game Feast - Five-course meal of wild game delicacies presented by the North Idaho College Alumni Association. Proceeds benefit the association and student scholarships. Jan. 24, 6 p.m., Ts’elusm Dining Room at the NIC Edminster Student Union Building, 1000 W. Garden Ave. $55. (208) 769-7806
Black and White Ball - Dinner and dance benefit for the Coeur d’Alene Symphony. Jan. 31, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $75. (208) 765-3833
Fourth annual Women’s Souper Bowl - For all levels of cross-country skiers and snowshoers, to benefit the Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant. Snowshoes will be available on site free of charge. Mountain Gear, Fitness Fanatics, and REI will be offering discounted ski rentals in town, reservations required. Schedule: check-in, 8:30 a.m.; timed, women-only race for both classic and skate skiers, 10 a.m.; “Souper” lunch including hot soup, fresh bread and cookies, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; drawings for prizes, including massages, coffee, wine, gift certificates and gear from local outdoor sponsors, starting at 12:15 p.m. Other options include guided snowshoe tours, or venture off on a marked trail on your own. Cross-country ski tours are self-guided; treats await those who make it to the Nova Hut, a 5K loop. A chartered “Souper” Bowl bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the Mountain Gear parking lot at 2002 N. Division and make a stop at Mt. Spokane High School at 8:30 a.m.; bus returns at 1 p.m. Fare is $15; reservations requested. The first 100 participants to register will receive a free cloth shopping bag from REI. Registration forms are available online at www.mountaingear.com/retail, www.fitfanatics.com, www.snsef.org. Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Selkirk Lodge on Mount Spokane. $25. (509) 869-4136
Go Red for Women Luncheon - Educational breakout sessions, inspirational survivor stories, a heart-healthy luncheon and keynote speaker Diana Nyad. Presented by Providence Health Care. Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 536-1500
‘Love our Seniors’ Wine Tasting and Open House - To benefit Meals on Wheels. Featuring award-winning wines from Lake Crest Winery, hors d’oeuvres and music. Five Gallery of Thum’ artists will be painting throughout the day. Feb. 13, 2-8:30 p.m., Steam Plant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln St. $75. (509) 294-9234, (509) 747-8190
Works from the Heart Contemporary Art Auction - 24th annual event with food, beverages and more than 100 pieces of artwork by regional artists. Presented by Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Feb. 14, 5 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $75/person, $850/table of eight. (509) 456-3931
25th annual Chocolate and Champagne Gala - Live and silent auctions, coffee samplings, hors d’oeuvres and dancing. Presented by Our Daily Bread. 6 p.m., early registration; 6:30-9 p.m., chocolate sampling and hors d’oeuvres including a pasta station, roast beef and turkey, displays of grilled vegetables and fruit; 6:30-10 p.m., silent auction; 8-9, live auction; 9 p.m.-midnight, dancing. Feb. 27, Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $50. (509) 343-5053
13th annual Wine Stein and Dine - Raises funds for creative classroom teaching grants in the Post Falls School District. March 7, 7-10 p.m., Greyhound Park and Events Center, Post Falls. $45/advance, $60/door. (208) 661-7225