Social Calendar
Christmas Tree Elegance 2011 - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Today, 2 p.m., tree lighting at River Park Square, six trees and gifts on second and third levels, tree viewing through Dec. 18; Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., tree lighting ceremony on the Davenport Hotel mezzanine, viewing of 12 trees and gifts through Dec. 10; Monday, An Evening with Eckart & Friends, 6:30-8 p.m., Isabella Ballroom, $10; Wednesday-Dec. 2, Luncheon and Fashion Show, 11:15 a.m. daily in Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required, $50; Friday, 29th Annual Gala Dinner Dance, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner, reservations required, $150/person, black tie optional; Dec. 4, Caroling with the Chorale, 1:30 p.m., rehearsal, 3 p.m. public performance, 4:15 p.m., reception with buffet, $35/singers and buffet, $25/buffet only, $10/show only; Dec. 5, Holiday Hat and Fur Style Show, 11:30 a.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom, $25, call (509) 789-6863 for reservations; Dec. 10, tree raffle drawing in Davenport Hotel lobby, 9:30 p.m., free admission; Dec. 18, 1 p.m., raffle drawing in River Park Square skywalk level, free admission. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St.; River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Tree viewing free, raffle tickets $1 each. (509) 458-8733
Festival of Trees - Kootenai Medical Center fundraiser. Today, Family Day, children’s workshop with performances from local youth and crafts and face painting, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $2/at the door; children’s workshop, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $1/craft. Monday, Luncheon Fashion Show, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $50, and Dinner Fashion Show, 5-7:30 p.m., $55. Coeur d’Alene Resort Convention Center, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 666-2345
Santa Express - With the help of Santa’s elves (volunteers), shoppers ages 4-12 choose gifts priced from 50 cents to $8 and wrap them. Fundraiser for Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, a safe shelter for kids who are at risk of neglect or abuse. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., through Dec. 23. Crescent Building, skywalk level, 707 W. Main Ave. (509) 448-2900
Starlight Children’s Foundation-Northwest Benefit - Make a minimum donation of $5 and enjoy free appetizers and drink specials. All proceeds benefit seriously ill children and their families. Wednesday, 3-6 p.m., Applebee’s South Hill, 2107 E. 29th Ave. (509) 321-0799
Freeman Arts Boosters Zumba Party - Fundraiser supports art, band, choir and drama. Monday, registration 7:30 p.m., Zumba 7:45-8:45 p.m., Freeman Middle School gym, 14917 S. Jackson Road, Freeman. $8. (509) 291-3135
Winter CARDnival and Auction - Presented by North Idaho College Booster Club with live and silent auctions, games, dinner and more. Wednesday, social hour 5:30 p.m. with games and silent auction, dinner 6:45 p.m. and live auction at 7:45 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $30/person, $225/table of eight. (208) 769-3348
45th Annual Crab Feed - With silent auction, presented by the Exchange Club of Downtown Spokane to benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, Children’s Home Society of Washington and SCAN. Friday, 5:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. (509) 226-2448, (509) 747-2058, www.dsxc.org
Holiday Ball - Presented by USA Dance. Saturday, waltz lesson taught by a professional instructor 7 p.m., general dancing from 8-10 p.m., Ponderay Events Center, Ponderay Events Center, next to Sandpoint Furniture, Ponderay, Idaho. Non-formal attire; singles, couples, beginners, and advanced dancers welcome. Refreshments served; alcohol- and tobacco-free. Bring nonperishable food items to donate to the Bonner County Food Bank. $9/adults, $5/teens. (208) 699-0421
Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast Fundraiser - Eighth annual event with breakfast, festive activities and a visit with Santa. Saturday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $25/person (12 months and younger free). (509) 624-KIDS
Breakfast with Santa - Enjoy breakfast and a variety of children’s games, activities, goodie bags and entertainment, with a visit from Santa. Hosted by Spokane Valley Rotary Club to benefit Rotary scholarship funds and service projects. Saturday, 9-11 a.m., Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $4/person at the door. (509) 688-0300
Art Matters - Celebration of the arts with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, gourmet dinner and live entertainment by The Lake City Playhouse. Saturday, 5:30-9 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $125. (208) 457-8950
Beauty and the Beast Formal or Not Dance - Second annual event presented by R.A.C.E. (Rosalia Association for Community Enrichment) during the annual Rosalia Winter Extravaganza, with live music by the Canyon River Band, complimentary finger foods and snacks, beverages available for purchase (age 21 and older). Proceeds benefit area education, lifestyles and anti-poverty initiatives. Saturday, 7-10 p.m., Community Center, corner of Whitman and Seventh, Rosalia. $10/advance, $15/door. (509) 951-0735