Social Calendar

Sun., July 18, 2010

An Evening Under the Stars: Latin Fiesta - Benefit for KPBX-FM, Spokane Public Radio. Latin-themed buffet prepared by Chef Romeo Hererra and Catered For You, live music by guitarist Michael Millham and Hot Club of Spokane, silent auction. Thursday, 6-10 p.m., Arbor Crest Winery, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $40 (must be 21 or older). (509) 328-5729

Silver Creek - Concert with Neighbor John and Charlie Packard to benefit Haitian Relief and Kenyan Welldrilling. Friday, 8 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $15/advance, $20/door. (208) 263-9191

SpoCon Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention - Nonprofit event featuring a range of activities from literary discussions and table-top gaming to computer gaming. Proceeds are donated to local school libraries to promote science fiction and fantasy literature. July 30-Aug. 1, 3-5 p.m. 1161 N. Astor St. $35, free/age 12 and younger if accompanied by an adult. (509) 362-2931

Autism Awareness Family Night - Presented by The ISAAC Foundation and Chuck E. Cheese, Aug. 6, 5-10 p.m. at 10007 N. Nevada St. or 14919 E. Sprague Ave. Fifteen percent of your entire purchase (food, beverage and tokens) will be donated to The ISAAC Foundation (Intervention Services Assistance for Autistic Children). (509) 499-1679

Lyn-Ton Charity Golf Classic - Benefits the ISAAC Foundation (Intervention Services Assistance for Autistic Children). Aug. 7, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Downriver Golf Course, 3225 N. Columbia Circle. (509) 499-1679

Walk With Me Spokane - Fundraiser for Easter Seals Northeast Child Development Center and Assistive Technology Services to help people with disabilities and families in need. Choose a 5K or one-mile walk. Aug. 7, registration and festivities begin at 9 a.m., Riverfront Park, North Bank Shelter. Free parking available in Parking Lot 2 at the corner of West Mallon Avenue and North Howard Street. (206) 281-5700

Adam Morrison Golf Classic and Auction - Fundraising event for the local branch of the American Diabetes Association. Aug. 13, shotgun start 1 p.m., followed by dinner and live and silent auctions, Wandermere Golf Club, 13700 N. Division St. $125/person, includes lunch, dinner, green fees, cart and prizes. (509) 624-7478, tduncan@diabetes.org

Walk for Wishes - Second annual benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Family-friendly 5K walk for all fitness levels and ages (accessible to strollers); walkers are encouraged to obtain donations. Aug. 15, 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. $25/before July 26, $40/after; online registration or downloadable registration form available at http://nwmake awish.kintera.org/walkforwishes. (206) 623-5300

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