Social calendar

Puttin’ on the Ritz - New Year’s Eve benefit for the Spokane Symphony. Evening of dancing to the sounds of the Master Class Jazz Orchestra, with free dance lessons, hors d’oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast, gift bags and door prizes. Hosted by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Wednesday-Thursday, 9 p.m., Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $85. (509) 624-1200.

Sip & Shop Fundraiser – 10 percent of proceeds from the tasting room, gift shop and Bistro Rouge, will be donated to the Sandpoint Strikers Association, raising money for soccer scholarships. Come and support this local nonprofit. Jan. 13, 5-9 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.

Life Services’ Second Annual Peacock Masquerade Ball - Dig your old prom dress or tuxedo out of the back of the closet and join us for an evening of elegance, dining, dancing, silent auction and more. Masks are optional but lots of fun. For guests 18 and older. Jan. 31, 7 p.m., 303 W. North River Drive. $20. (509) 755-0776.

2015 Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project Auction - Roaring ’20s theme for this 26th annual event. Tickets include admission to the silent and live auctions, dinner and reception. All auction proceeds will fund Gonzaga law students who work at unpaid summer internships with organizations serving clients with historically unmet legal needs. Learn more about GPILP on our website, https://www.law.gonzaga.edu/ students/student-organizations/ public-interest-law/. Feb. 6, 6 p.m., Gonzaga University, Globe Room, Cataldo Hall, 502 E. Boone Ave. $30. (509) 328-4220.