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Sun., Aug. 23, 2015

Public Salmon Barbecue – Enjoy a salmon dinner with free entertainment starting at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. Funds benefit the Western Dance Center. Today, noon-4 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $12/adult; $10/seniors age 65 and older; $8/children age 12 and younger. (509) 328-5654 or (509) 981-3664.

Pop Up Garden Party - Participants will be notified about the secret “pop up” location the day of the event. There will be hors d’oeuvres prepared by acclaimed chef and restaurateur Adam Hegsted (The Cellar, The Wandering Table) using regionally sourced ingredients. Music by the Frantz Brothers. Proceeds to benefit the Inland Northwest Food Network. Visit http://inwfoodnetwork.org/ event/garden-party for more information and to purchase tickets. Today, 4-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene. $45. (503) 307-4505.

Blues for the Burn 2015 - Benefit concert for Carlton Complex Recovery with music by Too Slim and the Taildraggers, with Terry Lee Hardesty opening. The recovery group provides coordination and recovery services to individuals, families, businesses and communities impacted by the 2014 wildfires and mudslides across Okanogan County. Sept. 12, 6-11 p.m., The Virginian Resort, 808 State Route 20, Winthrop. $15; food and beverages available for purchase. (805) 625-1031.

11th Annual Cobra Polo Classic - Enjoy a day full of gourmet food, local wine, Stella Artois beer, hand-crafted cocktails, a silent auction, beautiful hats, a cigar and whiskey tent and a polo match. Proceeds support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane. Sept. 13, noon-4 p.m., Spokane Polo Club, 10800 U.S. Highway 2, Airway Heights. $200/person. (509) 838-8511.

Grandparent’s Day - Tell us why your grandparent deserves to be Grandparent of the Year 2015. There will be lunch served, a silent auction and entertainment by magician/comedian Louie Foxx. Proceeds support Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels. Sept. 13, 1 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/general, free/age 10 and younger. (509) 924-6976.

Bike MS: Cycle the Silver Valley - Beginning at Silver Mountain Lodge in Kellogg, Idaho, Bike MS takes cyclists on a two-day journey through the Idaho panhandle on a Rails to Trails path. A $75 registration fee and a minimum of $250 in fundraising are required to participate. Sept. 19-20, Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg. $75/registration (a minimum of $250 in fundraising is required to participate). (866) 344-2675.

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