Social Calendar

Sun., May 23, 2010

“Gifts from Africa” - More than 50 singers and 10 marimba players performing African and American music to raise funds for a school in Tanzania. Today, 3 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St.; and May 30, 3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. (208) 267-7191

Sips for CF - Wine tasting benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Two packages to choose from, with two or four courses, June 2, 5-9 p.m., with wine tasting at 6:30 p.m. The Melting Pot, corner of Main and Wall on skywalk level. $25-$50/person. (509) 999-2195

“Night of Encouragement” - Second annual U-District Foundation fundraiser includes appetizers, drinks, sit-down dinner, live music and dancing, and silent and live auctions. All proceeds go directly to funding foundation programs, including fitness and fun camps, physical education at local schools and sports training scholarships. June 4, 6 p.m., Gonzaga Prep, Barbieri Student Center, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. $50. (509) 458-7686

Taste Washington! Spokane - More than 100 Washington wineries will be on hand, pouring up to three of their wines, plus food from two dozen regional restaurants. June 6, 5-8:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $75. (206) 667-WINE, www.tastewashington.org

Knockout Cancer Benefit Concert - Featuring Charley Packard, Neighbor John Kelly and Norton’s Knockouts, a tribute to Norton Buffalo. July 3, 6 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $20/general admission. (208) 263-9191

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