Social Calendar

Sun., June 28, 2015

Extra-Life Gaming Marathon Sign-up - Extra-Life is a charity where participants raise money for their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. The fundraising culminates in a 24-hour gaming marathon on Nov. 7. If interested, meet us at our booth in front of Merlyn’s Games and Comics during Hoopfest. Today, 15 W. Main Ave. (509) 270-1323.

Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America - Relay will end at about 4:30 p.m. at the Fountain Plaza and move on to the Bank of America plaza for the relay celebration. Monday, 4:30 p.m., Bank of America, 601 W. Riverside Ave.

Happy Hoofers Fun Run - All proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network & Credit Unions for Kids. Pick up race numbers and shirts on July 10 at Cheney Federal Credit Union, or on race day at the park prior to the start of the run. July 11, 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 and 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. July 11, 5 p.m., Saranac Public House, 21 W. Main Ave. $10. (509) 7473012.

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. 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. There are no chair height restrictions in the open lawn. July 14 and July 15, 7 p.m., 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.

Mad Hatter Par-Tea - Fundraiser for the Franciscan Place. Featuring entertainment, silent and live auctions, libations, food and fun. July 16, 6-9 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $50/seat, $400/tables of eight. (509) 483-6495.

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

2015 Spokane & Northern Idaho Walk for Apraxia - Registration starts at 9 a.m. and walk starts at 10 a.m. Every dollar raised helps support the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association. Aug. 1, 9 a.m., Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. $20 adult, $10 child. (509) 981-8598.

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