Social Calendar

Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast Fundraiser - 11th annual event. Breakfast, festive activities and a visit with Santa. Purchase tickets at Mobius Kids Children’s Museum or by calling. Benefits Mobius Children’s Museum in conjunction with Christmas Tree Elegance. Dec. 6, 9-11 a.m., The Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $25 (12 months and younger free). (509) 321-7121.

48th Annual Holiday Crab Feed and Benefit Auction for Kids - The Exchange Club of Spokane Foundation Inc. will hold its annual auction, benefitting Spokane Child Abuse Network, Children’s Home Society of Washington, and the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. A silent auction begins at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $65/per person. (509) 448-1663.

Make-A-Wish Season of Wishes Holiday Wine Tasting and Auction - This event benefits the Spokane branch of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska and Washington with a goal of raising $15,000, which will allow three wishes to be granted to local children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions. Seating times are at 6-7:30 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. During the course of the meal, guests will be invited to sample four wines and a dessert. The full Boiler Room dinner menu will be available to guests at their own cost. Guests will have the chance to bid on six outstanding silent auction baskets, as well as the opportunity to purchase Mystery Gift Card Envelopes with values of $25, $50 and $100. Proceeds will be used to help grant wishes to local children in Eastern Washington. Tickets can be purchased at https://givingcenter.bidpal. net/Portal/bpe289863/tickets/ preview.html. For more information, call or email leslie@akwa.wish.org or emily@akwa.wish.org. Dec. 10, 6-9 p.m., The Boiler Room, 6501 N. Cedar St. $20/per guest. (509) 747-1418.

“A Christmas Carol” Benefit and Silent Auction - All proceeds benefit Northeast Community Center and access to essential services for families. Reception with refreshments and a silent auction.To learn more about the center visit us online at www.necca.myspokane.net. 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 free dance lessons, hors d’oeuvres, a midnight Champagne toast, celebratory gift bags and door prizes. Hosted by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Dec. 31, 9 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $85/gala, $23-$28/concert. (509) 624-1200.