Social Calendar

Sun., June 12, 2011

NIC Foundation Wine Tasting - Fundraiser to benefit the North Idaho College Foundation, with live music by student Zach Baker and a silent auction. Monday, 5-7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars, 3890 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene. $50. (208) 769-5978, www.nic.edu/foundation

Jessica Sharpe Benefit Day at HuHot – Fundraiser for the Eastern Washington University pre-nursing student and HuHot employee undergoing rehabiliation following an automobile accident. Fifteen percent of the day’s sales will go to the Jessica Sharpe Donation Fund. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., HuHot Mongolian Grill, 11703 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 891-8711, www.facebook.com/event.php? eid=212219952140487#!/ event.php?eid=132205510190560

The Magic of Jay Owenhouse - “Magic on the Edge,” includes two Bengal tigers and stage show, to benefit Bonner County Sheriff Explorer Post 303. Thursday, 7 p.m. Sandpoint Middle School, Sandpoint. $15/advance; $20/kids, $25/adults at the door. (800) 779-8600

Spokane AIDS Network Stem & Stein - Seventh annual wine and beer tasting; 1920s speakeasy theme, with silent auction and entertainment by Hot Club of Spokane. Friday, 6-10 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights. $50/person, $85/couple. (509) 455-8993

A Night with Ronny Turiaf and Friends - Former Gonzaga University basketball star and comedian Cedric the Entertainer will appear in a fundraiser for the Ronny Turiaf Heart to Heart Foundation, which provides health services for children and schools in need. With cocktail reception, dinner and auction. June 24, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $100. (310) 649-5222, www.ronnyturiaf21.org

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

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