Social Calendar

Sun., Feb. 1, 2015

Souper Bowl XC Ski & Snowshoe - Enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, companionship, fabulous homemade soups, and celebrate winter outdoors. Mt. Spokane Nordic Ski Area provides an ideal setting with high-quality Nordic trails and dedicated snowshoe trails. Poker Ski and Snowshoe events add an element of fun and the morning wraps up with a hot meal, prizes and time to socialize with other women who love the outdoors. Event supports the Women and Children’s Free Restaurant. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Selkirk Lodge, Mt. Spokane State Park, 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Drive, Mead. $40; $55 early registration plus t-shirt. (509) 869-4136.

2015 Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project Auction - Roaring ’20s theme, tickets include admission to the silent and live auctions, dinner and reception. All auction proceeds will fund Gonzaga law students who work at unpaid summer internships with organizations serving clients with historically unmet legal needs. Learn more about GPILP on our website, https://www.law.gonzaga.edu/ students/student-organizations/ public-interest-law/. 6 p.m. Friday, Gonzaga University, Globe Room, Cataldo Hall, 502 E. Boone Ave. $30. (509) 328-4220.

Sip & Shop Fundraiser – 10 percent of all proceeds from the tasting room, gift shop and Bistro Rouge, will be donated to the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Come and support this local nonprofit. 5-9 p.m. Feb. 10, Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.

Puppy Love with Wine - Enjoy wine tasting, appetizers from area restaurants and a silent auction. Benefits the animals at the Spokane Humane Society. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 11, Nectar Tasting Room, 120 N. Stevens St. $10/advance; $15/at the door. (509) 467-5235, ext. 219.

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