Social Calendar

Seventh Annual Sandpoint Elks Patriotic Golf Scramble - Includes 9 a.m. pancake breakfast, 18-hole green fees with 11 a.m. shotgun start, followed by a steak dinner and prizes. Proceeds benefit The Guardians Foundation, a charity that assists military veterans and their families. Today, 9 a.m., Elks Golf Club of Sandpoint, 30196 Highway 200 E, Sandpoint. $60/person, registration required. (208) 449-1210.

YWCA of Spokane Women of Achievement Impact Luncheon – The guest speaker is Hattie Kaufman, the first Native American journalist to anchor KING 5 News in Seattle and to serve as a special correspondent for ABC’s “Good Morning America.” All proceeds benefit the YWCA’s services for domestic violence victims. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 326-1190.

Hearth Homes Benefit and Silent Auction - Enjoy a production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” accompanied by hors d’oeuvres. Auction and raffle packages. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $40. (509) 926-6492.

Laugh for the Cure - Join Susan G. Komen Eastern Washington Affiliate for the third annual event featuring comedian Gabriel Rutledge. Register online at: www.komeneasternwashington.org. Thursday, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $75/person, $550/table of eight, includes dinner. (509) 315-5940.

Author Jess Walter - Northern Idaho Distinguished Humanities Dinner and Lecture - Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $50/general; $100/benefactor, includes a pre-dinner reception with Walter in a private home and close-up seating at dinner and lecture. (888) 345-5346.

Spokane Trivia Championship – Fundraiser for the Spokane Public Library Foundation features three-person teams answering questions about science and nature, arts and entertainment, sports, geography, and local history. Thursday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $12. (509) 444-5318.

Hoedown for HOPE - Spokane HOPE School’s third annual fundraiser includes dinner and dessert by London’s Ultimate Catering; live music and dancing by Spokane’s own rockabilly band Sharecroppers; and raffles, a live auction and prize packages. HOPE School’s programs provide services to children ages 1-6 with hearing loss. Saturday, 5 p.m., Riverside Place, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $55/person, $550/table of 10. (509) 863-7097.

Benefit Performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” - Pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m. with gourmet hors d’oeuvres and wine, along with raffles. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35. (509) 313-5763.

Wisdom Earned: A Mountain Climber’s Perspective - The feature documentary film, based on Spokane mountain climber Chris Kopczynski’s life, tells the story of what he learned climbing to the tops of the world’s highest mountains, including Mt. Everest twice. All proceeds from the event benefit Dishman Hills Conservancy and the film is presented by Suzy Dix. Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $17. (509) 340-1162.

Spokane Public Radio Presents Dr. Zorba Paster - Host of the public radio program “Zorba Paster on Your Health” comes to Bing Crosby Theater with a Q&A and advice from his book, “The Longevity Code.” Proceeds benefit Spokane Public Radio. Oct. 9, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20-$23. (509) 328-5729.