Social Calendar

IEL Bowl for Literacy - Teams of five play three games with prizes are awarded for top individual and team scores as well as best outfits. Proceeds support the GED scholarship fund which helps students pay for testing and tuition. Monday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., North Bowl, 125 W. Sinto Ave. $150/team, $30/individual (can join team already formed). (509) 443-5537

Chocolate & Champagne Gala - Local chocolate confections and desserts, sparkling wine from Mountain Dome, chocolate martini bar, silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres and dancing to the 8 Tracks. Presented by Lutheran Community Services Northwest to benefit the Sexual Assault and Family Trauma (SAFeT) Response Center. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $65-$80. (509) 343-5053

Oscar Night Gala - Annual benefit for Spokane AIDS Network. Feb. 27, Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $125. (509) 455-8993

HOME Child Care Scholarship Fundraiser Tea, Quilts and Conversation - Presented by Eastern Washington Women’s Studies Center, featuring EWU first lady Nadine Arevalo. Wear your favorite hat or get your photo taken in a classic one. March 2, 2-4 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Monroe Hall, Room 207, Cheney. $20/advance, $25/door. (509) 359-2898

Kids at Heart Charity Lunch - Guest speaker is Rachael Scdoris, a young woman who has overcome significant health challenges to become the first legally blind athlete to complete the Iditarod sled dog race. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. March 3, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 474-2819

Wine, Stein and Dine - Offerings from local restaurants, wineries and breweries, with a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Post Falls School District. March 5, 7-10 p.m., Greyhound Park and Events Center, Post Falls. $45/advance, $60/door. (208) 661-5622, (208) 773-1658