Social Calendar

Sun., Jan. 3, 2010

Benefits/Fundraisers

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - Proceeds will benefit the Lorissa Green Memorial Scholarship Fund. Event will also include a candlelight vigil in honor of Lorissa Green and silent auction. Menu includes: spaghetti, salad, breadstick, beverage and dessert. Jan. 17. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chaps Restaurant, 4235 South Cheney Spokane Road. $5. (509) 483-5155.

“Weaving Our Sister’s Voices” - Opening night fundraiser hosted by Gonzaga University. A performance of dance, music and poetry exploring how women of Scripture relate to our lives. Event will also feature a reception and silent auction. Jan. 29. 6:30 p.m. Gonzaga College Hall, Harry and Colleen Magnuson Theatre. $20. (509) 313-6553.

Go Red For Women Luncheon - Empowering women to take charge of their health, locally sponsored by Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. 9:30 a.m., registration and silent auction begins; 10-11 a.m., educational breakout sessions; 11 a.m.-noon, exhibits, silent auction and prize drawings; noon-1:30 p.m., heart healthy meal, keynote speaker and more. Feb. 10. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100/person. (509) 536-1500.

An Evening of Roses - Gala event featuring wine tasting and silent auction, presented by Shadle Park High School Class of 2010 parents, to benefit the 2010 Senior Grad Night. Feb. 13. 7-10 p.m. Assumption Church gymnasium on Indian Trail Road. (509) 328-4595.

Chocolate Champagne Gala - Benefits Lutheran Community Services Northwest. Feb. 26. 6 p.m. Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley.

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