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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Social Calendar

“Burn” - Tribeca Film Festival Audience Award-winning film presented by Washington State Council of Fire Fighters and IAFF Locals. The film chronicles one year in the life of Detroit firefighters and their battle to preserve a fire-plagued metropolis. A portion of profits from the film will go to the Leary Firefighters Foundation to purchase new equipment for firefighters. Tuesday- Wednesday. Shown at 7:30 p.m. daily. Tickets available at www.detroitfirefilm.org/events. River Park Square, AMC Theatres, 808 W. Main Ave. $15/advance, $20/door. (509) 998-7385.

Sip & Dip Benefit - The Melting Pot is hosting the third annual Wine Tasting Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis. Sample red and white wines and enjoy dinner and dessert fondue. Register at sipanddipforcf@gmail.com or call (509) 999-2195. $40. Wednesday. The Melting Pot, 707 W. Main Ave., Suite 2.

Benefit and Auction for Special Olympics - Proceeds go to local Special Olympians. Dinner from Texas Roadhouse. Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Club, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (509) 370-0500.

Live at the Fox - Wine and dessert reception at 6:30 p.m.; followed by a theatrical production of “The Sopranos.” Proceeds benefit Holy Names Music Center. Thursday, Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $20/general, free/age 18 and younger. (509) 326-9516.

“Murder in Sin City” - Fourth annual murder mystery dinner and silent auction. Buffet style dinner prepared by Red Rock Catering chefs; cash bar with ID. Menu includes: Caesar salad, fire-roasted seasonal vegetables, au gratin potatoes, stuffed feta and spinach chicken breast with creamy garlic and chardonnay sauce, warm rolls and butter, double chocolate torte and New York cheesecake with raspberry sauce, beverage station will include Starbucks regular and decaf coffees, iced tea and strawberry lemonade. Sponsored in part by Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill, Red Rock Catering, and The Blue Door Theatre as a benefit for OutSpokane to benefit the Spokane Parade and Festival to be held June 8. Thursday, 6 p.m., Chateau Rive, 621 W. Mallon Ave., lower level of the Flour Mill. $35/person, $350/table of eight with preferred seating and wine. (509) 720-7609.

Casting for Recovery Spring Fling - Benefit dinner and auction fundraiser for retreat for breast cancer survivors from North Idaho and Eastern Washington. The evening will begin with silent auction at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and live auction at 7:30. followed by gift drawings. Tickets available at Northwest Classic Tackle, Northwest Outfitters (Orvis). Friday, Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $30/each, $50/two, or $180/table of eight. (208) 665-6218. Deadline is Friday for breast cancer survivors from North Idaho and Eastern Washington to apply online for the randomly-chosen fly-fishing retreat. Visit www.castingforrecovery.org for online application.

Annual Valleyfest Auction - Blossom with InnovAsian 2013 - Catered dinner by Red Rock Catering, entertainment by DJ Jeff Keen, and performances by Spokane Taiko and other special guests. Live and silent auctions. All the profits will be used for Valleyfest, a free event for kids and families. Visit www.valleyfest.org to purchase tickets. Friday, 5:30-10 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 922-3299.

Uncorked! - Sixth annual wine tasting fundraising event presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners. A private tasting with John Allen of Vino! precedes the event. Tickets for the private tasting are $15 additional. Ten percent of total event proceeds go to Transitions, a local nonprofit that works to end poverty and homelessness for women and children in Spokane. Friday, 5:30-9 p.m., Chateau Rive, Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. $45/advance, $55/door. (509) 879-4063.

Christy Dotson Benefit Dinner, Dance and Auction - Dotson is a lifelong educator and was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2010. Event features family fun, baked ziti, fudge truffle torte, live music and silent auction. Proceeds will help fund treatment at a clinic outside the United States. Email any questions. Friday, 6-9:30 p.m., Covenant Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive. $10/adults in advance, $12/at the door. $5/ages 6-10, free/age 5 and younger.

Cask & Keg - 11th annual auction and wine/beer tasting event with live and silent auctions. Presented by the Spokane Valley Firefighters’ Benevolent Association and sponsored by Spokane Firefighters Credit Union. Age 21 and older. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Events and Catering, 10512 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $40/advance, $45/door, includes keepsake wine glass, drink tickets and heavy hors d’oeuvres. (509) 998-1987.

St. Mary’s Catholic School 41st Annual Legacy Gala - This fun, community event will begin with a silent auction at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6, and then a live auction, which includes an autographed 2012-13 GU basketball, one-week condo stay in Park City, Utah, for 6-8 people, a Shih-Poo puppy, yard makeover, and more. Money raised goes toward scholarships, capital improvements and tuition. Saturday. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $50. (509) 924-4300, ext. 206.

Southside Roundup Extravaganza - Benefits Southside Senior and Community Center. Emcee and auctioneer is actor Tim Behrens of the McManus Comedies. Music by Sam Mazzola of the Riders of the Rockin’ B, Tom McArthur and Leslie Ann Grove. Saturday, 5 p.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $25, includes dinner and entertainment. (509) 535-0803.

22nd Annual Festival of Wine - Hosted by St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, this event will feature ultra-premium Washington wines. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items including wines, wine tasting packages, entertainment and more. Benefits the creation of St. Luke’s Stroke Rehabilitation Center of Excellence. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.festivalof wineandflowers.com or call (509) 473-6370. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Manito Country Club, 5303 S. Hatch Road. $125. (509) 448-2045.

“You Can’t Do that in the Library” - Music by Wylie and The Wild West Band, with refreshments by David’s Pizza and River City Red. Free parking at River Park Square and a silent book auction. All proceeds benefit the Spokane Public Library Foundation. Saturday, 7 p.m., Downtown Library, Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. $55/person. (509) 444-5318.