Social Calendar

Sun., Oct. 9, 2011

Starlight Children’s Foundation-Northwest Benefit - Make a minimum donation of $5 and enjoy free appetizers and drink specials. Held every Wednesday in October and November from 3-6 p.m. All proceeds to benefit seriously ill children and their families. Runs through Nov. 30. Applebee’s South Hill, 2107 E. 29th Ave. (509) 321-0799.

Pianist Val Wold - Fundraiser concert to benefit the Spokane Humane Society. Tickets available at www.spokanehumanesociety.org. Today. 3 p.m. The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $10. (509) 467-5235.

Jam for Bread - Mon Cheri, Kosher Red Hots, Ashe West African Drumming and Spokane Area Children’s Chorus will perform to benefit Crosswalk. Today. 3-5 p.m. 411 S. Washington St. $12/adults, $10/students and seniors, $25/family. (509) 624 1366.

Organist Richard Elliott - Today. 4 p.m. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $10/adults, $5/seniors and students. (509) 838-4277.

Chamber Soiree Series – Delightful evening of fine music in elegant surroundings. Performances are on Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Relax at a table with wine and hors d’oeuvres for $45 or take a seat in the gallery for only $20. Davenport Hotel, Marie Antoinette Room, 10 S. Post St. (509) 624-1200.

“Share Our Dream” - Wine and dinner fundraiser with a social hour, followed by a dinner and program that will highlight Camp Fire’s leadership programs. Reservations requested. Thursday. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Northern Quest Casino and Resort, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $100. (509) 747-6191, ext. 19.

One Night One World Celebration - Enjoy live local music, comedy, food prepared by Chef Andrew Larsen. Tickets available at One World Spokane Cafe, 1804 E. Sprague Ave. or at www.oneworldspokane.com. Friday. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $35 in advance, $45 at the door, includes a three-course organic meal and two drink tickets. (509) 270-1608.

OctoBrewfest - Benefits the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Food is available for purchase from Azar’s and David’s Pizza. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Age 21 and older. Saturday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana Street, Spokane Valley. $13/advance, $15/door, includes four sample tokens; additional. (509) 482-2022.

PinktoberFest - Fun-filled night of live music, food, silent and live auctions, raffle prizes and more. Proceeds benefit Spokane’s Cancer Patient Care. Age 21 and older. Doors open at 6 p.m. Purchase tickets at https://cpc.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/Pinktoberfest2011/ Registration/tabid/302699/Default.aspx. Saturday. Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $25/advance, $30/door. (509) 869-2552.

Peek-A-Boo Tea - Fall fundraiser for Inland NW Baby. Guest speaker will be Jesse Sheldon, the 16-year-old founder of Inland NW Baby. All proceeds benefit the operations to provide essential items to our local children in need. Saturday. 2-4 p.m. Avenues, 9320 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $20, advance purchase only. (509) 499-0670.

March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction - Features Spokane chefs sampling their best dishes along with silent and live auctions. Raises funds to support the March of Dimes efforts. Dress is cocktail attire. Saturday. 6 p.m. Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. $100 person. (509) 328-1920.

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