Social Calendar

SPA’s Historic Preservation Awards - Recognizing and honoring some of the people who have restored or preserved Spokane’s historic built environment, or those who have educated the community about our heritage. Reception in the lobby at 6 p.m. with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. SPA Board President, Paul Mann will be on stage emceeing the honors. Today, 6 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $25. (509) 344-1065.

10th Annual Share Our Dream - Presented by Camp Fire Inland Northwest Council. Social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Silent and live auctions. Wednesday, Gonzaga Prep, Barbieri Student Center, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. $25. (509) 747-6191.

Epicurean Delight - 33rd annual event begins with a social hour at 6 p.m. with an exclusive tasting from 30 of the region’s premier wineries and microbreweries. Enjoy signature cocktails served from an ice bar. Dining begins at 7 p.m. in the ballroom, with cuisine from the area’s top restaurants and culinary talents. Award ceremony at 9 p.m. and dancing from 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Benefits the Inland Northwest Blood Center. Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150 each. (509) 232-4567.

14th Annual Spokane Humane Society FurrBall - Reception in the Elizabethan room from 6-7:30 with a silent auction and cocktail hour. Dinner will be served in the Grand Pennington Ballroom at 7:45 p.m. After dinner, enjoy a live auction of eight decorated themed Christmas trees complete with gift certificates and items. You will also enjoy two Parades of the Animals from the Spokane Humane Society. Then, dance to live music by 6 Foot Swing in the Hall of Doges at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.spokanehumanesociety.org/ furr-ball/ or by phone. Saturday, The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $125/person. (509) 467-5235, ext 211.

Snow Dance 2014 - A black tie affair with no-host bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and auction, music and dancing from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Music by The Stepbrothers featuring Peter Rivera. Silent and live auctions to support the 49 Degrees North Winter Sports Foundation and the Forty-Nine Alpine Ski Team (FAST). Age 21 and older. Saturday, Spokane Club, Georgian Room, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $135/couple, $110/single. (509) 747-5207.

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum’s 10th Annual Heritage Luncheon Fundraiser - This year’s Public History Program is “The Heritage of Felts Field,” with the annual Heritage Preservation Award, a silent auction, and a themed meal. Call for reservations; seating is limited. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 922-4570.

Mobius Science Center & Mobius Children’s Museum Annual Gala - Support Mobius Science Center and Children’s Museum with an evening of drinks, food and gambling Bond style. Come dressed in 007 or cocktail attire. Saturday, 7-11 p.m., Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. $50. (509) 321-7133.

KYRS 11th Anniversary Party - Celebrate 11 years of community broadcasting. Live music by Milonga, silent auction, ale by Iron Goat Brewing and Paradise Creek Brewing and cider from Liberty Ciderworks. Wine and snacks also available. Saturday, 7 p.m., Riverside Place, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $15, free for kids 12 and younger. (509) 747-3012.

“A Christmas Carol” Benefit and Silent Auction - After coming face to face with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, will Ebenezer Scrooge awake with a new outlook on life and give up his selfish and uncaring ways? All proceeds benefit Northeast Community Center and access to essential services for families. Reception with refreshments and a silent auction. Visit www.necca.myspokane.net for more information. Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35. (509) 487-1603.

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 hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast at midnight and more. Hosted by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Dec. 31, 2014-Jan. 1, 9 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $85. (509) 624-1200.