Social Calendar

Sun., May 24, 2015

Volume - Friday-Saturday. Two-day music festival held in downtown Spokane to benefit Spokane Humane Society. Featuring 90 bands playing in eight different venues. Visit http://volume.inlander.com/. $20/advance. (509) 467-5235.

Light the Way Auction and Dinner - American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland Northwest - Benefits American Childhood Cancer Organization, a nonprofit that provides emotional support, educational materials, financial assistance and more. Tickets can be purchased at www.acco.org/inlandnw, and all funds raised will go to ACCOIN. Friday, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $75. (509) 443-4162.

Tekoa Trail and Trestle Gala - Elegant evening with hors d’oeuvres, classical Spanish music by guitarist Abe Kennedy and his violinist accompanist, and silent auction. In a hidden room that you may only gain access to with the secret passwords “Save the Trestle,” there will be casino-style gaming including black jack and the dice game 4, 5, 6 (for noncash prizes only). Beverages will be provided. Friday, 6-9 p.m., home of Ted and Debra Blaszak, 141 S. Howard St., Tekoa. $20/advance, $25/door, includes two drink tickets. (509) 284-2080.

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. Saturday, 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 more than 40 local firefighters and models in outfits from area boutiques. Must be 21 and older to attend. Hosted by Laura Papetti, KREM 2. Social hour begins at 7 p.m., with light appetizers and wine. Post-runway celebration with music and dancing 9:30-11:30 p.m. Benefits the American Red Cross Greater Inland Northwest Chapter. Saturday, Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $50/general, $75/VIP. (509) 321-6055.

Cup of Cool Water Volksmarch – Five-mile walk/run and fundraising event for downtown Spokane ministry for homeless youths. Saturday, 9 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $20 with T-shirt, $10 without. (509) 416-6680.

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. Saturday, 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.

Spaghetti Dinner and Auction Fundraiser - Proceeds from the spaghetti dinner and silent auction will go toward helping the family of Chris Lang, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in December. Saturday, 5-9 p.m., Spokane Valley Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $10/advance, $15/door.

HOPE School’s Benefit Performance of “The Music Man” - Spokane HOPE School (Hearing-Oral Program of Excellence) is hosting a benefit performance. Social hour includes beer, wine and raffle tickets for purchase. Delicious desserts available at intermission. 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.

NIC Scott Hague Golf Tournament - A four-person scramble tournament in honor of NIC alumnus and community supporter Scott Hague, who died from cancer in 2005. Entry fee includes cart rental and dinner provided by Outback Steakhouse. Sponsored by PayneWest Insurance, Outback Steakhouse, Odom Northwest Beverages, Pepsi, Parker Toyota, Century 21 - Beutler and Associates, Avondale Golf Club, Coeur d’Alene Inn - Best Western Plus, and the Sports Cellar. Register by Friday. June 5, Avondale Golf and Tennis Club, 10745 N. Avondale Loop Road, Hayden Lake, Idaho. $100/individual or $375/four-person team. (208) 769-3348.

Antiques Roadshow Spokane “Meet the Appraisers” Reception - Meet and mingle with Antiques Roadshow appraisers. Hear from Marsha Bemko, executive producer of the show. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wines, craft beers and behind-the-scenes tours of the historic Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, home of the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. No items will be appraised at the reception. You do not need tickets to the roadshow to attend the reception. Benefits KSPS. June 5, 6:45 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $50. (509) 443-7700.

Sixth Annual SVPWA Golf Tournament - Please join us for the Spokane Valley Pop Warner Association Golf Tournament to benefit youth football and cheerleading. Tournament events include Opportunity Drawings, $10,000 Hole-in-One challenge, Longest Drive contest and more. June 6, 2 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course, 900 Floating Green Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $105/player. (509) 710-9176.

Bay Trail Fun Run - Celebrate National Trails Day and help protect a treasured waterfront trail with your choice of a 5K or 10K run or walk. Awards for top finishers in each age group and T-shirts and giveaways for all. Proceeds will support efforts to extend and protect a public shoreline trail on Lake Pend Oreille. Sponsored by Friends of Pend Oreille Bay Trail and Idaho Conservation League. June 7, 9 a.m., Trinity at City Beach Restaurant, Trinity at City Beach, Sandpoint. $25 in advance, $30 day of, free for kids ages 12 and younger. (208) 946-7586.

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