Social calendar
Art Auction - Of four works by Edward W. Gilmore, to benefit Angel Ball Fundraiser of Spokane. Saturday, art on display noon-4 p.m., auction 5 p.m., Gallery of Thum, 2910 N. Monroe St. Free admission. (509) 413-1489
“Be Comfortable in Your Genes” Fashion Show and Silent Auction - Third annual event featuring models of all shapes and sizes, to benefit the Inland Northwest Coalition on Eating Disorders. Saturday, social hour 5 p.m. with wine, appetizers and silent auction, followed by the program at 6:15 p.m. The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $25/adults, $20/students w/ID, in advance at The Brick House Massage and Coffee Bar in the Spokane Valley, Chatters Salon in the lower level of River Park Square, or at the door. (509) 448-5996
KYRS “Big Lebowski” Night at North Bowl - Come as your favorite Lebowski character; prizes for best costume, best team and individual scores. Music by KYRS DJs. Proceeds benefit Thin Air Community Radio. Saturday, 9:30 p.m. 125 W. Sinto Ave. $22/person, $80/team of four. Register at www.kyrs.org or call (509) 747-3012.
Go Red For Women Luncheon - Empowering women to take charge of their health, sponsored by Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. Silent auction, educational breakout sessions, exhibits, prize drawings; heart healthy meal, keynote speaker and more. Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100/person. (509) 536-1500
“Pop a Cork for a Cause” Fundraiser - Silent auction, dinner and presentation by the SDDS (Spokane District Dental Society) Foundation. Proceeds from the event will help fund Project “Dental” Access and The IDEA Clinic, which provide dental services to the underserved population in the Spokane community. Feb. 10, 6-10 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $65/person, $120/couple. (509) 534-4600
Isaac Foundation Fourth Annual Taste of Hope Benefit Auction - Evening of hors d’oeuvres, beverages, desserts, music and auction to raise money for therapy grants for local children in need. Feb. 11, 6-10 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $35. (509) 499-1679
Barn Dance and Auction - To benefit Free Rein Therapeutic Riding, a nonprofit program that allows local children and adults with physical mental and emotional disabilities ride and connect with a horse. Silent auction, dinner, live auction (including an oil portrait of Loki, the program’s original therapy horse) and dancing to The Marauders. Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m., Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $40 (includes first drink at no-host bar). (509) 979-1468, FreeReinSpokane@hotmail.com
Coeur d’Alene Audubon Valentine Banquet - Midwinter celebration for anyone interested in bird conservation. Feb. 14, 6 p.m., Greenbriar Inn, 315 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $35. Call for reservations; must be paid by Feb. 7. (208) 664-3139
MAC Art Auction - Annual fundraiser benefiting the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, with live music, dinner, beverages, silent and live auctions and artist quick-draws and demonstrations. Feb. 19, 4 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $75. (509) 363-5336
27th Annual Chocolate & Champagne Gala – Local chocolate confections and desserts, sparking 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. Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, I-90 at Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $65-$80. (509) 343-5053