Social calendar

2015 Lilac Century Family Fun Ride - Tours for every level of rider. All proceed to benefit local charities supported by the Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary Club. All riders will receive a long-sleeve performance sports jersey, snacks and beverages at all stops, a baked potato feed at the finish line, route map and packet full of goodies. Late registration before each ride begins. Today, 6:45 a.m., Spokane Falls Community College, meeting place only, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $50 for 100-, 66- and 50-mile rides; $40 for 25-, 15-mile and family fun rides. (509) 466-6756.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, a 5K in Riverfront Park that honors survivors and fundraises for the prevention, education and early detection of breast cancer. Today, 9 a.m., Riverfront Park. $25. (509) 570-3267.

Sister Cities Garden Party - Learn about the Connections Sculptural Garden planned for Riverfront Park. There will be food, mini-golf and carnival games. For tickets, send a check for $25 to Spokane Sister Cities, PO Box 4074, Spokane, WA 99220 or purchase at www.brownpaper tickets.com/event/969960. Today, 2 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $25. (509) 270-2603.

“The Space Between” - The documentary profiles four guests at The Living Room hospice as well as Juli McGowan Boit, a nurse practitioner and HIV volunteer in rural Kenya who was inspired to partner with local leaders to found the hospice. This is a fundraiser to provide support for a team from Spokane going to the Living Room International Ministries: Kimbilio Hospice in February 2016. Purchase tickets at www.spokenya hospicemissions.com. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (509) 939-4627.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake - Each team member is asked to raise/donate $100 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, and then celebrate at a bowling party with free bowling, pizza, soda, prizes and more. The money raised from Bowl for Kids’ Sake helps to match 80 kids on the waiting list with their perfect Big. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Bumpers, 12828 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. $100/team. (509) 328-8310.

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival - The Spokane Riverkeeper, Mountain Gear and Patagonia present a night of environmental films, River City beer and raffle prizes. Fundraiser for the Spokane Riverkeeper, a local program under the Center of Justice that advocates for a swimmable, fishable Spokane River, as well as for the protection and recovery of native fish. Purchase tickets in advance at http://cforjustice.org/riverkeeper/ riverkeeper-events/. Thursday, 7 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $12/online, $15/door. (509) 464-7614.

Jazz Under the Stars - Auction and Dessert - Come listen and dance to the award winning CVHS Jazz Band. Special performances by area middle school jazz programs. Enjoy dessert and bid on great auction items donated by the community. The event benefits all the band programs at Central Valley High School. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $10/advance, $15/door. (509) 999-9880.

Hero/Princess FUNraiser Party - Children can come meet superheroes and princesses, get a professional photo with a character, enjoy fun activities and obstacle courses, munch on snacks and create a take-home craft. Toddler play area available. Wear your costumes. Benefits Elevations, a children’s therapy resource foundation. Tickets available at the door or online at www.eventbrite. com/e/hero-and-princess-party- tickets-16397062054. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Elevations, Youthful Horizons Therapy building, 325 S. University Road, Spokane Valley. $15/child; adults and children age 2 and younger free. (509) 385-2116.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake - May 8: 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. May 9: 6-8 p.m., 9-11 p.m. Lilac Lanes, 1112 E. Magnesium Road. $100/team. (509) 328-8310.

Music & Elegance: An Evening with Mom and the Whitworth Jazz Quartet - Liberty Park Childhood Development Center is hosting a Mother’s Day fundraising event. The event will host jazz musicians from Whitworth University. There will also be a silent auction, drinks, including beer and wine, and refreshments. Help raise funds for this nonprofit. May 8, 6:30 p.m., No-Li Brewhouse, 1003 E. Trent Ave. $20. (509) 534-0957.

Boot Scootin’ Boogie - Annual dance, dinner, raffle and auction featuring the Kelly Hughes Band. Cocktail hour, acoustic music and silent auction start 3:30 p.m., dinner from 6-7 p.m. and live auction from 7-8 pm. Dancing follows from 8-10 p.m. Must be 21. May 9, Harrison School, 135 E. Frederick Ave., Harrison, Idaho. $35/person, $60/couple. (509) 689-9789.

Art & Soul - Spring Art & Music Festival - Freeman School District Fine Arts Program will present their annual event which highlights student art and music. Hosting professional artists including Harry A. Green, Mario DeLeon, Karen Mobley, Ken Spiering and Myra Crosby. There will be live demonstrations, great food, hands-on art, and both live and silent auction items. Local band Spare Parts will be performing. Tickets at the door. May 13, 5-8:30 p.m., Freeman High School, 14626 S. Jackson Road, Rockford. $5/person, $20/family. (509) 291-3721, ext. 206.

Jazzed for Justice - Join the Center for Justice for food, drinks, jazz and justice. Music by Julia Keefe starting at 7 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales, drink tickets, raffles, and gifts made at the event go directly to support the work of the Center for Justice. Semi-casual cocktail party fundraising event with delicious hors d’oeuvres. May 13, 6:30 p.m., Hamilton Studio, 1427 W. Dean Ave. $40/advance, $45/door, additional drink tickets are $5 each. (509) 464-7602.

“The Music Man” benefit performance - Attend this performance of the Tony-award-winning musical and support Spokane-based Partnering for Progress. A portion of funds raised from the production will benefit Partnering for Progress’ mission to bring health, education, water and economic development to residents in developing countries. Appetizers and beverage precede performance. May 14, 6:15 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35/adult, $30/student, $300/group of 10. (509) 720-8408.

SK Ball - Barn dance featuring Longhorn BBQ dinner, live music, mechanical bull riding, photo booth and prizes for best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. All proceeds go to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane. Register at http://rmhcspokane.org/events/. May 16, 6 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $75. (509) 477-1766.