Social calendar

Sun., May 17, 2015

Spokane British Brass Band “Masters of Brass XVI” - Benefit concert for the North Central High School band program. The SBBB will be joined by Alan and Gary Gemberling playing the Harry James Concerto for Trumpet and a trombone tribute to Duke Ellington. North Central senior Caleb Landron will be performing “The Blue Bells of Scotland” on trombone. Today, 3 p.m., North Central High School, auditorium, 1600 N. Howard St. $10/adult, students free. (509) 999-8717.

Light the Way Auction & Dinner - Benefits American Childhood Cancer Organization, a nonprofit that helps young cancer patients and their families by providing emotional support, educational materials, financial assistance and more. 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, a nonprofit organization. Quick Finish demonstrations, 5-6:30 p.m.; live auction starts at 6:30 p.m. Wine, food and music. Dinner buffet with carving station. 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 or older to attend. Hosted by Laura Papetti, KREM 2. Beginning at 7 p.m., enjoy some 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 from 9:30 to 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.

Flea Market - Benefits a group of 30 who will travel in September to a rural village in Kenya to build a classroom at the orphanage where they will be staying 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. May 30, 9 a.m., Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free admission; $25/booth rental. (509) 467-8986.

2BU Youth Ranch Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser - Come enjoy a spaghetti dinner and family fun. There will be live and silent auctions, wine tasting, games, pictures and a raffle. May 30, 5-9 p.m., VFW Post 1435, 212 S. David St. Adults: $15/per person; or $25/two people. $5/age 10 and younger. (509) 922-1981.

HOPE School’s Benefit Performance of “The Music Man” - Spokane HOPE School (Hearing-Oral Program of Excellence) is hosting a benefit performance. Proceeds benefit the program for children (birth to 6) who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Social hour includes beer, wine and raffle tickets for purchase. To purchase tickets, call (509) 863-7097 or email kim@spokanehopeschool.org. June 3, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $30.

Sixth Annual SVPWA Golf Tournament - Please join us for the sixth annual Spokane Valley Pop Warner Association Golf Tournament to benefit youth football and cheerleading. June 6, 2 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course, 900 Floating Green Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $105/player. (509) 710-9176.

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