Moose on the Loose Fundraiser - Blissful Blends will donate all proceeds to Moose Project (Magic of Oral and Signing Language) for education, resources and support for children in both sign language and spoken word. Thursday, 5 a.m.-6 p.m., Blissful Blends, 3118 E. Mission Ave. (509) 443-5905.

Art For the Animals: A Starry Night Celebration With the Animals of River’s Wish - Fifth annual benefit for River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. Music, refreshments, art and items for auction. Self-guided tours of the sanctuary will allow people to meet the animals that this event benefits in the efforts of saving lives through rescue, education and advocacy. Saturday, 5 a.m., River’s Wish, 11511 W. Garfield Road. $20. (509) 951-3650.

Happy Hoofers Fun Run - All proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network & Credit Unions for Kids. Pick up race numbers and shirts on Friday at Cheney Federal Credit Union, or on race day at the park prior to the start of the run. Saturday, 8 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Fourth and D Streets, Cheney. $20. No shirt: $10. (509) 235-6533 or (509) 299-6533.

Rooftop Concert at Saranac - Mini-MarmotFest with Fun Ladies, Outercourse, Phlegm Fatale + Twin Towers will be rockin’ Main Avenue. A bevy of comedians will be on-deck, as well as a novelty act or two. Special discounts at Saranac Commons for those in attendance. Libations provided by Black Label Brewing Co. Tickets available at the door. Space is limited. Benefits KYRS. Saturday, 5 p.m., Saranac Public House, 21 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 747-3012.

Music for the Moose 2 - Performance by Nicole Lewis. The event includes wine, dessert and appetizers. Help support the Moose Project, providing oral and signing education. Sign language interpreter provided. July 13, 7-9 p.m., Latah Valley Presbyterian Church, 202 E. Meadow Lane Road. $20/advance; $25/door. (509) 443-5905.

Mozart on a Summer’s Eve - Presented by Connoisseur Concerts. The Connoisseur Concerts Wind Ensemble will play audience-favorite music and the Mozart Divertimento for String Trio will be played by Zuill Bailey, cello; Mateusz Wolski, violin; and Jessica Lee, viola. Reservations recommended. Performances 7 p.m. each evening. Ticket holders are invited to arrive as early as 5:30 p.m. to picnic or have a potluck at their reserved table. Dinners may also be ordered directly from Luna, (509) 448-2383, for delivery to the park at 5:30 p.m. This service is available for reserved table seating only. July 14-15, Manito Park, on the lawn east of Duncan Gardens, 4 W. 21st Ave., just off Tekoa St. $10/lawn (bring blankets or chairs); $30/person for table seating and includes gourmet dessert and coffee. (800) 325-SEAT.

Flea Market - Benefits a group of 30 traveling in September to a rural village in Kenya to build a classroom at an orphanage and offer medical care and supplies. The funds raised will help cover the cost of supplies taken and travel costs to get laborers and medical staff to these villages. Email Gpgdrescue@aol.com if you would like to reserve a booth. July 18, 9 a.m., Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free admission; $25/booth rental. (509) 467-8986.

Muddy Miles - Heritage Health and the Salvation Army Kroc Center challenge you to Muddy Miles, a dirty obstacle course. Make a difference in our community while having a fun and messy time. The 2-mile course is packed with muddy obstacles, lots of water and puddles, color chalk and much, much more. Our course is created for all levels of athletes, and you can take it at your own pace. July 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 1765 W Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $20-$35. (208) 667-1865.

Golden Eagle’s Dollar Auction - Fundraiser for the Salish School of Spokane. Lots of prizes and fun. July 18, noon, Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $10, includes five tokens and lunch; free/age 5 and younger. (509) 325-2018.

Buffalo, Blues and Brews - Smoked buffalo buffet, craft/home brew and three bands. Ticket holders are automatically entered to win a Cigar Box Guitar. July 18, 4 p.m., Pathways Community Development Corp., 888 C St., Plummer, Idaho. $35/advance, $45/day of event.