Social calendar
“Dine Out to Feed Spokane” - The Greater Spokane Dietetic Association presents this communitywide fundraiser through March 31 to benefit Feed Spokane in celebration of National Nutrition Month. Participating restaurants and dates can be viewed at www.nutritionwsda.org/GDSA/. (509) 496-4539
Haiti Aid - Benefit concert by various musicians, including the Spokane Area Children’s Chorus, to benefit Lutheran World Relief and the American Red Cross. Today, 2 p.m. All Saints Lutheran Church, 314 S. Spruce St. $20. (509) 487-7507
Third Annual Empty Bowls Project - Fundraiser for children with cancer in the Inland Northwest. Purchase a handcrafted pottery bowl and enjoy a meal of chili or minestrone. Monday, 5-7:30 p.m. Jenny’s Cafe, 9425 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $15. (509) 928-8055
“Steel Magnolias” Benefit Performance - To benefit the Spokane Central Lions and send children to Camp Stix, a camp for kids with diabetes. With silent auction and raffle. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theater, 1020 N. Howard St. $30/front row, $25/all other seats. (509) 251-2174, (509) 328-6900
CCS Foundation Wine and Gourmet Gala - Featuring winemaker Gilles Nicault of Long Shadows Vintners. With four-course meal paired with regional wines, silent and live auction will take place to support SCC’s hospitality management department, live music and dancing to the Sammy Eubanks Band. Friday, 5 p.m., The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $175. (509) 434-5063
“Safe at Home” Fundraiser - Featuring former major league baseball pitcher and cancer survivor Dave Dravecky, to raise money for Transition’s Gate, a Spokane organization that helps women and children who suffer from domestic violence, poverty and other misfortune. Friday, 7 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $35/dessert and program; $100/dessert, program and private reception. Reservations required by Monday. (509) 993-5162
“Springtime Rhapsody” - Five course-dinner and auction fundraiser to help support the faith-based, nonprofit Good Samaritan Rehabilitation facility. Friday, 7 p.m. Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 404 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. $30/each, $240/table of eight.. (208) 664-6981.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, Raffle and Silent Auction - Annual fundraiser to support Evergreen Club, a rehabilitative program to help people recovering from mental illness to lead vocationally productive and socially satisfying lives. March 16, 4:30-9 p.m. Swinging Door, 1018 W. Francis Ave. (509) 326-6794
Adventure Auction - Second annual event presented by Friends of the Centennial Trail to support the completion of the trail, with silent and live auctions. March 19, 5:30 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $40. (509) 624-7188
Shamrock Gala - Dinner and auction to benefit Providence Holy Family Hospital. March 27, 6-11 p.m. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $150. (509) 482-2588
Winemaker’s Dinner - Join Caterina Winery winemaker Don Townshend and Sante chef Jeremy Hansen for an evening of foods and wines. A silent auction and 10 percent of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross. Menu available on Sante’s Web site at www.santespokane.com. March 29, 6 p.m., Sante Restaurant & Charcuterie, 404 W. Main Ave. $100. (509) 315-4613
10th Annual Nancy Rockwell Gala and Auction - Live entertainment, dinner, live and silent auctions, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. April 9, Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $100. (509) 473-3390
“Midnight in Paris” - Children’s Village fundraiser with live and silent auctions and buffet dinner. April 9, doors open 5 p.m., event begins at 6 p.m., The Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. $48/each, $400/corporate tables of eight. Reservations: (208) 667-1189
Lands Council Dinner and Auction - Evening of bidding and socializing benefiting the council. April 10, 4:30 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $60. (509) 209-2851
“Visualize … a world without ALS” Benefit Luncheon - Learn more about the mission of the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter and local services for those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. With emcee Mark Peterson, KXLY weatherman, and keynote speaker Lorna Michael, the first woman to complete the Trans-America Foot Race, covering 2,935 miles in 64 consecutive days. April 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, Ponderosa/Juniper Room, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $150; reservations required by April 9. (509) 863-4321
St. Mary’s Catholic School Dinner and Auction - 37th annual event to benefit the school, with silent and live auctions. Evening attire; must be 21 or older. April 25, 4:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $45. (509) 924-4300