Social Calendar

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon - 28th annual benefit luncheon honoring six outstanding local individuals. Keynote speaker is Susan Stamberg of National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered,” the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program. Proceeds fund YWCA services to assist struggling women, children and families. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125/suggested minimum donation. (509) 789-9299

The BEST of Spokane Party - Awards will be presented to local businesses voted as “the best” by readers of Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine, with live art demonstration, wine tastings and food samples, DJ entertainment and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit Olive Crest in Spokane. Thursday, doors open 6:30 p.m. for VIP ticketholders and at 7:30 p.m. for standard ticketholders, Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $65/VIP, $25/standard. (509) 533-5350, www.spokanecda.com

Hope House Celebrity Fashion Show & Luncheon – With emcee Debra Wilde and local celebrity models from the media, law enforcement, civic agencies and more. Friday, wine tasting and auction 11 a.m., luncheon and fashion show at noon, Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40/person, $300/table of eight. (509) 624-2378

Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County Beach Ball - Fourth annual gala and auction to benefit area children includes social hour with hosted beer and wine, raffles, goldfish races, wine toss, bottle auction, live and silent auctions, dinner and live music. Beach attire welcome. Friday, 6-11 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $75. (208) 457-9089

Inland Northwest Land Trust Fundraiser – Featuring renowned nature writer Terry Tempest Williams. Nov. 1, noon-1:30 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $45/advance, $50/door. (509) 328-2939, www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/107339