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Sun., March 8, 2015

“Pig Tales: A Summer Aswinement” - The Ham on Regal Players present their 52nd annual fundraiser. This year’s show is a humorous look at what Ferris students did over summer vacation. Performances are 2 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; and 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $7-$9. www.hamonregal.org.

Sip & Shop Fundraiser - 10 percent of all proceeds from the tasting room, gift shop and Bistro Rouge will be donated to 24 Hours For Hank, supporting research and treatment for cystinosis. Tuesday, 4-9 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.

St. Mary’s Catholic School Auction - 43rd annual event with silent auction at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6. Age 21 and older. Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $50. (509) 924-4300, ext. 206.

2015 SPACE Auction - Denim and Diamonds - Proceeds benefit the SPACE Program at South Pines Elementary. Funds are used for guest speakers, field trips and classroom items. Friday, 6:30 p.m., 39 W. Pacific Ave. $15-$17. (509) 981-3121.

Spokane Symphony and Terrain: Uncharted Territory - Fundraiser for Terrain and the Spokane Symphony. Friday, 8 p.m., Terrain, 1011 W. First Ave. $32/general admission, $75/reserved seating. (509) 624-1200.

Cabin Fever Gardening Symposium - Registration includes your choice of four of 12 offered classes, a keynote address by Susan Mulvihill, “Breathtaking Gardens Around the World,” and a catered breakfast and lunch. Register at www.mgfsc.org/Cabin_Fever.html or call. Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $75. (509) 477-2195.

Holy Family Catholic School Annual Gala Auction - Enjoy dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles and dancing. Saturday, 5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $60. (208) 765-4327.

Friends of Turnbull “Wild Refuge” Dinner and Auction - Support Environmental Education Program, outreach activities, habitat restoration and other projects at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Tickets available online: 2015wildrefuge.bpt.me. Child care offered by Cheney Parks and Recreation. Register by Monday at (509) 498-9250. Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Wren Pierson Community Center, 615 Fourth St., Cheney. $35/per person. (509) 993-6505.

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