Social Calendar

Sun., March 1, 2015

Jam for Bread Benefit Concert - Come listen to music and learn about the wonderful things being done at Crosswalk Teen Shelter. The Benton & Gallagher duo, Free Whiskey band, and members of the Spokane Area Youth Choirs will perform. In addition, there will be a raffle of gift baskets. Proceeds will benefit Crosswalk. Today, 3-5 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. $10/adults; $8/students and seniors; $15/families. Raffle tickets are $1. (509) 624-1366.

Cinderella Tea and Fashion Show - “Because There is Hope” presents the 11th annual event with fashion trends, appetizers, tea and dessert. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. to view the silent auction and raffle items. Tickets available at: www.becausethereishope.org. Satuday, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $35. (509) 939-9672.

Wine, Stein and Dine - Wine, Stein and Dine is an annual fundraiser by Post Falls Education Foundation, with local breweries and wineries, and food from local restaurants. The event also has a silent auction and wine tree raffle. Sunday, 7 p.m., Greyhound Park and Events Center, 5100 W. Riverbend Ave., Post Falls. $45/advance; $60/door. (208) 661-1880.

Spokane Symphony + Terrain: Uncharted Territory - An innovative and original performance featuring several local artists, with musical collaborations between symphony musicians and band members of the Flying Spiders, Water Monster and Hannah Reader. Staged vignettes will also include theatrical dialogues written by local author Sharma Shields and staged by Gonzaga Theatre Professor Charles Pepiton; as well as dance choreographed by Suzanne Ostersmith. Fundraiser for Terrain and the Symphony. March 13, 8 p.m., Terrain, 1011 W. First Ave. (old Music City Building). $32/general admission, $75/reserved seating. (509) 624-1200.

Holy Family Catholic School Annual Gala Auction - “Believe in Your Gifts” auction to benefit Holy Family Catholic School. Enjoy dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles and dancing. Visit auction website or call (208) 765-4327 to purchase tickets by Thursday. March 14, 5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $60. (208) 765-4327.

Friends of Turnbull “Wild Refuge” Dinner and Auction - Friends of Turnbull is a major sponsor of the Environmental Education Program, outreach activities, habitat restoration and other projects at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Tickets available online: 2015wildrefuge.bpt.me. Onsite childcare offered by Cheney Parks and Rec. Please register by March 9 at (509) 498-9250. March 14, 5:30 p.m., Wren Pierson Community Center, 615 Fourth St., Cheney. $35/per person. (509) 993-6505.

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