Social calendar
Art for the Animals - Auction to benefit River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary, which rescues and cares for animals in need. Artists include Harold Balazs, Kay O’Rourke, Gina Freuen, Melissa Cole, Peter Presnall, Peter Jagoda and others. Exhibit and silent auction under way at Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave.; live auction July 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m. with live music, beverages and vegan snacks, $10 admission. View auction items and purchase tickets at www.artforanimals.eventbrite.com. (509) 325-1500
12th Annual KEC Golf Classic - Hosted by Kootenai Electric Cooperative to benefit the Operation Round-Up Scholarship program. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Twin Lakes Village Golf Club, 5416 W. Village Blvd., Rathdrum, Idaho. $100/person, $500/team, includes greens fees, cart, lunch by Texas Roadhouse and dinner by Moon Dollars. (208) 292-3270, eneff@kec.com
Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction - Ages from mid-20s to mid-50s, with silent auction, entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Presented by the American Cancer Society’s Young Professionals to benefit the society’s Camp Goodtimes-East at Ross Point in Post Falls for children who have or have had cancer. Friday, 7 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Advance, $25/person, $40/couple; door, $30/$45. (509) 242-8303, http://galaacsevents.org/ACSYP
Walk for Wishes - Family-friendly 5K walk for all fitness levels and ages (conducive to strollers), to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Walkers are encouraged to collect donations from friends, family, etc. Aug. 13, registration 8:45 a.m., walk at 9:30 a.m., snacks and closing ceremony 11 a.m., Mirabeau Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. $25/before July 31 (guarantees T-shirt), $40/after. (800) 304-9474, http://nwmakeawish.kintera.org/walkforwishes
Runway Renegades Alternative Fashion Show - Fourth annual show and sale featuring local designers and models. Benefits Hug, Love, Save (Breast Cancer Awareness). Aug. 13, 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall, 502 E. Boone Ave. $8/advance, $10/door, $15/VIP. (509) 216-4300