Social Calendar

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane Duck Waddle 5K - Family-oriented timed 5K through Riverfront Park. Join us at the floating dock. Check-in starts at 11 a.m. and the race will start at 12:30 p.m. This year we also have a family fun fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Also, join us at 2 p.m. for the El Katif Rubber Duck race. Today, 11 a.m., Riverfront Park, 507 North Howard St. $15. (509) 623-0403.

Food Truck Blues & Brews Festival - Food trucks, cider houses and breweries get together to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters with live local music with Charlie Butts & The Filter Tips and The Fat Tones. Today, noon-7 p.m., Steam Plant, outdoor lot, 159 S. Lincoln St. $10-$25. (509) 777-3900.

Picnic with the Beavers - Fun for the whole family! Join the Lands Council for an afternoon of fun and hands-on learning activities focused on nature’s engineer – the beaver. This event is suitable for children of all ages. Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves. Light snacks and beverages provided. Today, 1-4 p.m., Liberty Lake County Park, 3707 S. Zephyr Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 209-2407.

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon - The keynote speaker is Cheryl Strayed, author of the New York Times best-selling memoir “Wild.” Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 326-1190.

A Little Night Music - Annual WCFR tradition. Enjoy five courses of outstanding cuisine from some of Spokane’s finest chefs, a dessert dash, raffle, live and silent auction fun and topped off with dancing and live music from the Sammy Eubanks Band. Friday, 6 p.m., Riverside Place, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $75. (509) 324-1995.

Coeur d’Alene Sunset Dinner Cruise Fundraiser - Sunset buffet dinner cruise at 6 p.m. on Lake Coeur d’Alene raises funds for new technology for Greenacres Middle School. Can’t make the cruise? Come for dessert at 7 p.m. in the Coeur d’Alene Resort Bay rooms. There will be a silent auction. Order online at www.gmsfundraiserevent. myevent.com or stop by Greenacres Middle School office. Friday, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $15/dessert, $45/dinner. (509) 847-9790.

Hoedown for HOPE - Dinner, live music, dancing, auction and raffles to support children who are deaf and hard of hearing on their journey to listen and talk at HOPE School. Saturday, 5 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, Centennial Ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $55/person. (509) 863-7097.

Big Brothers Big Sisters 50th Anniversary Gala - Dinner, drink tickets, silent and live auctions. Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50. (509) 328-8310.