Social Calendar

Sun., April 15, 2012

Friends of Rathdrum Mountain Fundraiser - For ages 21 and older. The nonprofit group will host the event with food provided by local chef Esau Clauson and live music by Dead Fiddlers Society, Cris Lucas, and the Friends of Rathdrum Mountain Band. Today, 5:30-9 p.m., Westwood Saloon, 8162 W. Main St., Rathdrum. $10 at the door. (208) 687-6699.

ASWA Spokane Chapter Spring Dinner - Annual spring dinner, dessert auction and scholarship benefit presented by the American Society of Woman Accountants Spokane Chapter. Speaker will be Linda Davis of MOR Manufacturing. Reservations requested by Monday for event on Thursday. For reservations, email reservations@aswa4.org. 5:30-7:50 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln. $25.

“Safe at Home” Benefit for Transition’s Gate - Keynote speaker will be Jason Hanson, kicker for Detroit Lions who attended Mead High School in Spokane. Friday, Doubletree Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd. $50 for 6 p.m. private reception; $15 for 7 p.m. dessert gala and program. (509) 993-5162.

MAC Art Auction - Annual fundraiser benefiting the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Features a wide variety of artists and media. Preview and Quick Finish at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., with live music. Online and phone bidding available at www.macartauctionspokane.org. Saturday, the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $100. (509) 363-5325.

Spring Luncheon and Card Party - Hosted by the St. Charles Altar Society. Saturday, noon, St. Charles Catholic Church, 4515 N. Alberta St. $8. (509) 276-5996 or (509) 326-0784.

Swing’N into Spring Dinner and Hoe Down - Fundraiser dinner, live and silent auction for Genesis Prep Christian School. Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Event Center, 1800 N. Highway 41, Post Falls. $20. (208) 215-4786.

Bras on Dudes Auction and Fashion Show - Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Saturday, 6 p.m., Eagles Club, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25; $40/couple.

Auction Italiano - Annual spring auction presented by Friends of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy a spaghetti feed, live and silent auctions. Call (509) 999-2090 or (509) 235-4531 for more information or ticket sales. April 22, 1:30-4 p.m., United Church of Christ, Cheney. $15/general, free/children ages 11 and younger.

Murder Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction - Third annual event to benefit the Spokane Pride Parade and Festival. Menu includes a buffet-style dinner prepared by Red Rock Catering Chefs, a cash bar with ID. April 26, 6 p.m., Spokane Masonic Center, Second Floor Ballroom, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. Tickets are $35 each or $350 for a premium reserved table of eight. (509) 720-7609.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Fundraiser - Presented by the Storytelling Company. April 26, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-9191.

First Tee of the Inland Northwest - Annual dinner and auction fundraiser. The First Tee provides learning facilities and educational programs for children age 7 through high school providing character development, life-enhancing values and healthy choices through the game of golf. Social and silent auction at 5:45 p.m. and dinner and live auction at 7 p.m. April 27, Manito Country Club, 5363 S. Hatch Road. $200/person. (509) 879-7304.

Olive Crest Cheers to Kids Wine Tasting Event - Proceeds will help Olive Crest continue to break the cycle of child abuse by providing safe homes, counseling and education for both youth and parents. Event will feature wine tasting, microbrew sampling and hors d’oeuvres accompanied by live music. Tickets for the event are available online at www.olivecrest.org/cheers. April 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bozarth Mansion, 12415 N. Fairwood Drive. $30/pre-sale, $40/after April 20. (509) 468-0700, ext. 105.

Comedy Night - Laughing Matters - Local funny people, gourmet appetizers, raffle items, music and open mic. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul’s Family Emergency Program. April 27, 7 p.m., Eagles Club, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10. (208) 416-4716.

Sukiyaki Dinner - 63rd annual event presented by Highland Park United Methodist Church. Sukiyaki dinner served from noon-7 p.m. Call to reserve your tickets at (509) 535-2687. Baked goods, limited sushi, crafts and a church cookbook will also be for sale. April 28, Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield. $12.50.

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