Social Calendar

Newport Biayakathon - Bike and kayak race to raise awareness for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention. Sept. 12, 10 a.m., Old Town Rotary Park off Hwy 2, Old Town, Idaho. $25. (509) 447-5651.

Be a Pub Crawler and a Humanitarian! - Great Shape! Inc. is hosting the 8th annual Monroe St. Pub Crawl to raise money to support education and health care for Jamaican families in need. Join us for drinks, raffles, good music, great food and making a difference at nine different locations. Sept. 12-13, 5 p.m., Charley’s Grill & Spirits 801 N. Monroe St. $25. (503) 593-1873.

Blues for the Burn 2015 - Benefit concert for Carlton Complex Recovery with music by Too Slim and the Taildraggers, with Terry Lee Hardesty opening. Rain or shine under the big tent on the river. 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 great polo match. All proceeds from this event go to 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 go to benefit Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels, so no senior in our community goes hungry. Sept. 13, 1 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/general, free/age 10 and younger. (509) 924-6976.