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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Social Calendar

Bowl for Kids’ Sake - Each team member is asked to raise/donate $100 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, and then celebrate at a bowling party with pizza, soda, prizes and more. The money raised from Bowl for Kids’ Sake helps to match children on the waiting list meet their perfect Big. Friday: 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Saturday: 6-8 p.m., 9-11 p.m. Lilac Lanes, 1112 E. Magnesium Road, Spokane WA. $100/team. (509) 328-8310.

Music and Elegance: An Evening with Mom and the Whitworth Jazz Quartet - Liberty Park Childhood Development Center is hosting a Mother’s Day fundraising event. Jazz musicians from Whitworth University will perform, and there will be a silent auction, drinks and refreshments. Friday, 6:30 p.m., No-Li Brewhouse, 1003 E. Trent Ave. $20. (509) 534-0957.

Boot Scootin’ Boogie - Annual dance, dinner, raffle and auction featuring the Kelly Hughes Band. Cocktail hour, acoustic music and silent auction start 3:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and live auction at 7 pm. Dancing follows from 8 to 10 p.m. Must be 21. Saturday, Harrison School, 135 E. Frederick Ave., Harrison, Idaho. $35/person, $60/couple. (509) 689-9789.

American-Italian Wine Tasting - The Spokane American-Italian Club will be hosting its annual wine tasting party to benefit the club’s scholarship and charitable programs. Appetizers will be served and the event will also feature a drawing and silent auction. Saturday, 6-9 p.m., St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 505 W. St. Thomas More Way. $20. (509) 994-8639 or (509) 928-9186.

Love Your Library Concert - Featuring vocalist Ruth Pratt with BoKatz Quartet with Craig Catlett, Chuck Boris, Tom Schlager and Bruce Pennell. An after-hours event with no-host beer and wine provided by Bakery by the Lake. Call for reservations. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 769-2380.

Jazzed for Justice - Join the Center for Justice for food, drinks, jazz and justice. Music by Julia Keefe starting at 7 p.m. Proceeds support the work of the Center for Justice. Semi-casual cocktail party fundraising event with delicious hors d’oeuvres. May 13, 6:30 p.m., Hamilton Studio, 1427 W. Dean Ave. $40/advance, includes a drink ticket, $45/door, additional drink tickets are $5. (509) 464-7602.

“The Music Man” Benefit Performance - Attend this performance of the Tony-award winning musical and support Spokane-based Partnering for Progress. A portion of funds raised from the production will benefit Partnering for Progress’ mission to bring health, education, water and economic development to residents in developing countries. Appetizers and beverage precede performance. May 14, 6:15 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $35/adult, $30/student, $300/group of 10. (509) 720-8408.

BACA Columbia Basin Chapter 100 Mile Ride! - The Columbia Basin Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse is holding their annual 100-mile ride fundraiser to provide therapy, support and other special needs of children dealing with abuse issues. The 100-mile ride begins and ends at Ty’s Bar & Grill in West Richland. Following the ride, there will be a family-style chili feed with chips and pop for purchase. Contact Gearhead at (509) 492-8859 for additional information. May 16, 10:30 a.m., Ty’s Bar & Grill, 3880 W. Van Giesen Street, West Richland. Suggested donation: $20 per rider, $10 per passenger.

SK Ball - One-of-a-kind barn dance featuring Longhorn BBQ dinner, mechanical bull riding, photo booth and prizes for best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. All proceeds go to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane. Register at http://rmhcspokane.org/events/. May 16, 6 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $75. (509) 477-1766.

Light the Way Auction and Dinner - Benefits American Childhood Cancer Organization, a nonprofit that enhances the lives of young cancer patients and their families. Tickets can be purchased at www.acco.org/inlandnw and all funds raised will go directly to ACCOIN. May 29, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $75. (509) 443-4162.

Artist Showcase Art Auction - Ninth annual event to benefit the Spokane Valley Arts Council. Quick Finish demonstrations, 5-6:30 p.m.; live auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.SpokaneValleyArts.org. May 30, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $50, includes SVAC membership for a year. (509) 747-0812.

Fire on the Runway 2015 - Fifth annual charity fashion event featuring local firefighters and models in outfits from area boutiques. Must be 21 and older to attend. Hosted by Laura Papetti, KREM 2. Beginning at 7 p.m., enjoy light appetizers and wine for a social hour and vendor show time. The runway show will start at 8 p.m. Post-runway celebration with music and dancing with the models from 9:30-11:30 p.m. Benefits the American Red Cross Greater Inland Northwest Chapter. May 30, Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $50/general, $75/VIP. (509) 321-6055.