Social Calendar

Sun., Sept. 11, 2011

Stars on the Hill Benefit Dance - With the MasterClass Jazz Orchestra, to benefit women’s education. Admission includes raffle ticket, hors d’oeuvres and dessert bar. Thursday, 5-9 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $12/person, $20/couple. (509) 927-9463, (509) 290-2917, Janelle@growsmileshine.com, www.mcjo.org

“Making a Difference Day: Celebrating an Artistic Life” - Silent auction of 100 paintings by Cecile Charles to raise funds for her emergency cancer treatment, with food and drinks. Friday, 5-8 p.m., Gallery of THUM, 2901 N. Monroe St. Free admission; view paintings prior to the event at the gallery or online. (509) 413-1489, http://thumstores.com

Inland Northwest Land Trust 20-Year Anniversary - Celebrate land conservation with hors d’oeuvres, dessert, no-host bar, raffle, music by the Brian Flick Trio and more. Friday, 6-8 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Kalispel Ballroom, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35/person, $50/couple, includes one-year membership; advance purchase requested. (509) 328-2939

“Dine Out For SAN” - A portion of the day’s proceeds will benefit Spokane AIDS Network’s HIV/AIDS care services and prevention education programs. Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Maggie’s South Hill Grill, 2808 E. 29th Ave. (509) 455-8993

Yoga Fundraiser - Hosted by Yoga People Care, with yoga teachers from Spokane and Coeur d’Alene leading participants through a series of 108 Sun Salutations to support children who are fighting cancer. Proceeds benefit the St. Baldricks Foundation. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Manito Park. $46; register morning of event or at www.yogapeoplecare.com. (509) 869-4121

Septemberfest: Booze, Blues and Brews - Fundraiser for Northwest Autism Center and Holy Names Music Center, featuring local musician Nicole Lewis and her band. Sponsored by Dry Fly Distilling and Northern Lights Brewery; raffle tickets will be sold at the event for a bottle of Dry Fly Bourbon, a Dry Fly bottling party for eight and a keg of Northern Lights ale. Saturday, 6-10 p.m., Riverwalk Plaza, 1003 E. Trent Ave. $50, through www.Septemberfest.ettend.com, includes taco bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and one Dry Fly martini or Northern Lights ale with souvenir glassware. (509) 328-1582

Unlimited PastABILITIES - Spaghetti feed and silent auction to benefit the Lance Morehouse Jr. Memorial Scholarship and allow fathers of children with special needs to attend conferences, monthly meetings and classes. Saturday, 6-9 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $5/individual, $20/family, free/ages 10 and younger. (509) 979-8823

An Affair to Remember - Fourth annual gala and silent auction to celebrate the past years of theater, music and arts. Featuring food from local restaurants, no-host bar, followed by local performers. Sept. 22, doors open at 6 p.m., entertainment starts at 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, Moscow, Idaho. $15. (208) 882-4127

Mt. Spokane Benefit and Auction - No-host bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and silent and live auctions, to benefit Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park. Sept. 24, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane Valley. $55/person, $100/couple (21 and older only), includes a commemorative wine glass. (509) 216-3992

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