Social Calendar
Newport Biayakathon - Bike and kayak race to raise awareness for youth substance abuse prevention. Kayak portion is 2 miles. Bike portion is 6 miles. Saturday, 10 a.m., Old Town Rotary Park off Highway 2, Oldtown, Idaho. $25. (509) 447-5651.
2015 Monroe Street Pub Crawl - Imbibe at local landmarks, participate in a photo scavenger hunt, enjoy music, win prizes and more. Proceeds benefit Great Shape! Inc., which provides humanitarian aid in Jamaica. Registration includes pub crawl T-shirt and discounts along the way. Bring photo identification, ages 21 and older only. Saturday, 5 p.m., Charley’s Grill and Spirits (starting location), 801 N. Monroe St. $25. (970) 275-3210.
Blues for the Burn 2015 - Benefit concert for Carlton Complex Recovery with music by Too Slim and the Taildraggers, with Terry Lee Hardesty opening. Rain or shine under the big tent on the river. The recovery group provides coordination and services to individuals, families, businesses and communities impacted by the 2014 wildfires and mudslides across Okanogan County. Saturday, 6-11 p.m., The Virginian Resort, 808 State Route 20, Winthrop. $15; food and beverages available for purchase. (805) 625-1031.
A Night of Improv Comedy - It’s time to watch actors do a scene by the seat of their pants. No scripts, no sets or props and they make their own characters. All proceeds go to support the Green Bluff Grange Scholarship Program. Performances are Saturday, Sept. 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. Greenbluff Grange Hall, Old Orchard Theatre, 9809 E. Greenbluff Road. $10. (509) 863-3337.
11th Annual Cobra Polo Classic - Enjoy a day of gourmet food, local wine, Stella Artois beer, hand-crafted cocktails, a silent auction, beautiful hats, a cigar and whiskey tent and a polo match. All proceeds from this event go to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Spokane. Sept. 13, noon-4 p.m., Spokane Polo Club, 10800 U.S. Highway 2, Airway Heights. $200/person. (509) 838-8511.
Grandparents’ Day - Tell us why your grandparent deserves to be Grandparent of the Year 2015. There will be lunch served, a silent auction and entertainment by magician/comedian Louie Foxx. Proceeds go to benefit Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels, so no senior in our community goes hungry. Sept. 13, 1 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/general, free/age 10 and younger. (509) 924-6976.