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Benefits/Fundraisers

Applebee’s Pancake Benefit Breakfast - Support children with hearing loss who attend HOPE School, a listening and spoken language preschool program for children using hearing aids and cochlear implants. Today, 8:30 a.m. Applebee’s, 2007 E. 29th Ave. $8/person, free/children age 2 and younger. (509) 863-7097.

Marchtini Madness - Hosted by Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar. Purchase a Shamrock Drop Martini at any of the Twigs locations and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Family Maternity Center at Providence Holy Family Hospital. Wednesday. (509) 474-4917.

Christian Center School Annual Live Auction - Benefits Christian education at CCS. Reservations requested. Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight. Christian Center School, 3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden, Idaho. $15/person, $100/table of eight; includes dinner. (208) 772-7541.

Friends of the Centennial Trail Adventure Auction - Proceeds from this live and silent auction go toward the Trail Builders Fund. Friday, 6 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $45; $350 for a table of eight. (509) 624-7188.

Cheers to Wishes - A benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho. Dinner and a live auction, with entertainment by Gibliano Brothers Dueling Pianos. March 10, 5:30 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $50. (208) 415-0109.

Venetian Masquerade Ball - Step into one of the great traditions of the past with a modern twist. Hosted by Spokane Symphony, black tie preferred, mask required. Age 21 and older. March 10, 8 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane. $50. (509) 624-1200.

Suds for Scholarships - The Public Relations Society’s annual fundraiser to provide scholarships for public relations and communications students. Enjoy locally brewed, award-winning microbrews and hors d’oeuvres during the silent auction. Emceed by KHQ’s Alex Rozier. March 15, 5-7 p.m. Steam Plant, 159 S. Lincoln St., Spokane. $40/advance; $45/door; $10/students.

Timberlake High School Dinner and Auction - All proceeds will fund the Timberlake Class of 2012 drug-free and alcohol-free graduation party. Dinner at 5 p.m., live auction at 7 p.m. March 17, Timberlake High School, 5973 W. Highway 54, Spirit Lake, ID. $8/adults, $5/age 11 and younger, $20/family of four. (208) 683-3400, ext. 126.