Social Calendar

Sun., Oct. 30, 2011

YWCA Women of Achievement Benefit Luncheon - With guest speaker Erin Gruell, teacher and author of “The Freedom Writers Diary.” Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 789-9304

Wine Tasting Fundraiser - To benefit Mission Community Outreach Center, featuring premium wines from Montana’s Mission Mountain Winery. Saturday, 1-5 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 Ray St. $12/individual; $20/couple. (509) 536-1084, (509) 327-3598

Partners in Hope 2011 - St. Joseph Family Center benefit featuring the Kathleen Cavender Band, emcee Leslie Lowe of KHQ-TV, hors d’oeuvres and wine, a silent auction and more. Saturday, 6-9 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. $35; reservations requested. (509) 483-6495, ext. 112

Moran Prairie Elementary Annual Dinner and Auction Fundraiser - With silent and live auctions and dancing. Saturday, 6-11 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $25/person. (509) 443-6201

Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Seven wines from four local wineries and catered dinner, with live and silent auctions, live music, photos and a wine store. Proceeds benefit University High School’s Senior All Nighter 2012. Saturday, 6-11 p.m., La Bell Vie, 18507 E. Appleway, Spokane Valley. $45. (509) 995-5990

KYRS Eighth Anniversary and 88.1 Launch Party - KYRS Thin Air Community Radio celebrates eight years on the air and the transition to a full-power station, with local bands Folkinception, the Flying Spiders and the Nordmans. Saturday, 7 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $20. (509) 747-3012, kyrs.org

Endicott Community German Dinner and Silent Auction - Wusht and potato sausages, meatballs, sauerkraut, kraut kuga, applesauce, German noodles, rye bread, apple crisp and pumpkin dessert. Nov. 6, noon-2:30 p.m., Endicott School Cafeteria and Gym, 308 School Road, Endicott, Wash. $12/adults, $6/children ages 6-12. (509) 657-3753

Logan Magazine Fashion Show and Auction - “Winter Wishes,” presented by the fashion/lifestyle magazine for young people with disabilities. Nov. 6, 3 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $25. (509) 279-7000

“Give Me a Jingle…” - An evening of wine, chocolate and show tunes to benefit Jingle Bell Run/Walk Spokane. Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Huckleberry’s Natural Market Bistro, 926 S. Monroe St. $25. (509) 624-1349, (800) 746-1821

WSU Brewfest 2011 – “Food, beers and Cougs through the years,” celebrating WSU athletics and highlighting famous Cougars, with catered buffet, live and silent auctions, live music, a commemorative tasting glass and 10 tasting tickets (additional tasting tickets available for purchase). Nov. 11, tasting sessions 5-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m., SEL Event Center, 1825 Schweitzer Drive, Pullman. $30/with student ID number, $35/general public advance, $40/door. (425) 802-3797

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - Washington Restaurant Association-Spokane Chapter festival featuring more than 100 wines and 30 handcrafted beers, mostly from the Northwest, with hors d’oeuvres, live music by the Martini Brothers and a discount wine store. Proceeds benefit the Washington Restaurant Association. Nov. 12, 7-10 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, Sullivan Road at I-90, Spokane Valley. $45/advance, $50/door. (509) 467-7744, www.spokanecorkandkeg.com

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