Social calendar

Sun., Jan. 5, 2014

Dump Hunger Food Drive - When the calendar turns to January, donations to local food banks drop dramatically, a 36 percent decrease on average in Idaho alone. You can help the Community Action Partnership continue to serve those in need by donating to Dump Hunger. Food donations to the campaign can be made at Western States Caterpillar in Hayden or any local Albertsons store. Western States Caterpillar and Wells Fargo locations will also accept monetary contributions for the campaign. Donations made to Dump Hunger will stay in our community. Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 10780 N. Highway 95, Hayden. Donation. (208) 287-2199.

Evening in Paris - Father/daughter ball. Cosmetology students at Spokane Valley Tech are offering free hairstyles and makeup services to dance guests. Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $20/father-daughter, $5/additional daughter. (509) 216-9697.

Third Annual Sinto Chili Cook-off - Sinto Senior Activity Center welcomes the public and members with homemade chili, lively accordion music by Norm Seeberger and Jack Humphrey and a large serving of community spirit. As incentive for bringing your own prized chili entry, earn $10 in Sinto Bucks that may be redeemed for events, trips, tours or activities at SSAC in 2014. Admission cost will help the center provide recreational, educational and social programs that enable senior citizens to keep active in mind, body and spirit. Admission to the event includes a wide variety of home-cooked chili, cornbread, fixings such as cheese and crackers, dessert and beverages. Jan. 17, 5-7 p.m., Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. $10/advance / $12/day of event. (509) 327-2861.

Backcountry Film Festival - An evening of outdoor films highlighting the beauty and fun of the winter backcountry experience. Door and raffle prizes and no-host bar. Sponsored by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and the Idaho Conservation League Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Eagles Club, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $7. (208) 265-9565.

KYRS Benefit Concert - Featuring Real Life Rockaz and DJ Major One. All ages and no-host bar for age 21 and older. Jan. 17-18, 8 p.m., Lotus, Armory Building, 212 W. Second Ave., second floor. $10/door. (509) 747-3012.

“Inequality for All” - Community screening of this documentary and The Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund will match all proceeds raised by the event for the 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Spokane to help feed the hungry this winter. A discussion about community action to resolve inequality issues will follow the screening. Jan. 21, 6 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Donation. (509) 993-5785.

COTA for Kyle - A benefit performance of “Crazy for You” for Kyle Sipe. Kyle is a local teen born with end-stage congenital heart disease. All proceeds benefit transplant-related expenses (estimated at $250,000) for Sipe and his family. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cota.donorpages.com/MiracleMakers/ TeamKyleS. Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $40. (509) 325-2507.

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