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Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Sunday, Jan. 28, $6.

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast - Green Bluff Grange will host an all you can eat pancake, sausage and egg breakfast. Sunday, Jan. 28, Sunday, 8-11 a.m., Greenbluff Grange Hall, 9809 E. Green Bluff Road, Colbert. $5; $3.50/6-12 years old; free/5 and younger. (509) 979-2607.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Monday, Jan. 29, $6.

Pints for Community Night - Community Pint will donate one dollar from each pint puchased to the Girl Scouts to fund scholarships, camper-ships and leadership programs. Thursday, Feb. 1, Thursday, 5 p.m., Community Pint, 120 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 953-8266.

GruitFest 2018 - To Celebrate International Gruit Day, Bellwether Brewing will offer gruits from seven breweries and one meadery. Ticket includes glass and first five drink tickets, with $5 donated to the family of Iron Goat Brewing co-founder and brewer Paul Edminster. Thursday, Feb. 1, Thursday, 5 p.m., Bellwether Brewing, 2019 N Monroe St. $25. (509) 280-8345.

“Coming Home: A Soldier’s Project” Fundraiser - Gonzaga Unviersity’s Theatre Arts Department presents “Coming Home: A Soldier’s Project” is an original work exploring the experiences of what it is like returning from war to study at Gonzaga. The project is also the Ninth annual fundraiser for Our Place Community Ministries. Ticket includes reception with appetizers, wine and silent auction. Tickets may be purchased at ourplacespokane.org & clicking “donate now” button and designating money for tickets to the play, by calling (509) 326-7267 or at Our Place, located at 1509 W. College Ave. Thursday, Feb. 1, Thursday, 6 p.m.-midnight., Magnuson Theatre at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. $25. (509) 326-7267.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Friday, Feb. 2, $6.

Invitational Exhibit and Benefit Art Auction - Works by regional and national artists with purchases of art to support the exhibitions programs of the gallery. Work can be viewed at http://webpages.uidaho.edu/prichardartgallery/auction.html/ An Auction Preview is Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m. and the Live Auction is Feb. 2 with a social hour at 7 p.m. and the auction at 7:45 p.m. Ticket includes a complementary glass of champagne or sparkling water. There will be hearty hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a selection of premium wines by Nectar. Friday, Feb. 2, , Prichard Gallery, University of Idaho, 414/416 S. Main St., Moscow, ID. $25. (208) 885-3586.

“Titanic” - Concert fundraiser for Christian Youth Theater North Idaho. Through an ingenious doubling scheme created by original Broadway cast member Don Stephenson, Titanic Ensemble Version requires a cast of 20 to tell the gripping story of the ocean liner’s maiden voyage and tragic demise. Ticket price includes dinner and dessert. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.cytnorthidaho.org. To purchase a table, please call (208) 762-9373. Saturday, Feb. 3, , Candlelight Fellowship, 5725 N. Pioneer Drive, Coeur d’Alene. $30; $200/table of 8.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Saturday, Feb. 3, $6.

Lily & Hummingbird Blacksmithing Class - John Huffstutter is offering four sessions of his hummingbird and cala lily desk ornament class for blacksmiths ages 16 and older. Proceeds to benefit Columbia Fire & Iron. Gift certificates are available and money raised will help CFI invest in more tools for the club’s next hammer-in in the spring. Four slots available for each session. Sessions may be combined if not filled. Saturday, Feb. 3, Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon., Morgan Jade Ironworks, 2403 E. Euclid Ave. $50. (509) 220-9623.

Hospice of North Idaho Wine Taste - This black-tie affair features gourmet creations from the area’s finest chefs. Sample from hundreds of hand-selected specialty wines while bidding on live auction items. Join mission-inspired philanthropists to fuel our community’s hospice care to ensure that no one is turned away because of their financial circumstances. This year’s theme is “Live Your Adventure, Choose Your Path.” Saturday, Feb. 3, Saturday, 5 p.m., Hayden Lake Country Club, 2362 E. Bozanta Drive, Hayden. $125. (208) 772-7994.

Pairing with ParaSport Auction and Cork Pull - Learn how ParaSport Spokane is making a difference in the lives of talented athletes. Athletes will be in attendance to better understand the mission. The event will feature w ine tasting, auction and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Saturday, Feb. 3, Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. $45; $350/table of eight. (509) 999-6466.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Sunday, Feb. 4, $6.

Rae Gordon Band - Seven-piece blues. Sweethearts Valentines show. Fundraiser for local charities presented by the Inland Empire Blues Society. Friday, Feb. 9, Friday, 8 p.m., Roadhouse, 20 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. $15/IEBS members; $18/non-members. (509) 413-1894.

Blacksmithing Class with David Kailey - David Kailey is offering three blacksmithing classes in Jan. and Feb. to benefit Columbia Fire & Iron. Gift certificates will be available to print for giving this holiday season and money raised will help CFI invest in more tools for the club’s next hammer-in in the spring. Each class four hours. Classes include: Mortise and Tenon Trivet Class. Students 14 years old and up; Cattail & Dragonfly Sculpture Class. All ages welcome; and Three-Legged Bowl. Students 14 years old and up. Jan. 13, 27 and Feb. 10, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m. Three-four students per session. Sessions may be combined if not filled. Saturday, Feb. 10, , Morgan Jade Ironworks, 2403 E. Euclid Ave. $75/class. (509) 413-9727.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Saturday, Feb. 10, $6.

Puppy Love! - Benefit for the Spokane Humane Society. Stop by for a glass of wine and light eats, fun and romantic silent auction items, and enjoy the view from the gorgeous new tasting room. Tickets include a glass of wine and are available at the door. Tuesday, Feb. 13, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Maryhill Spokane Tasting Room, 1303 W. Summit Parkway. $15. (509) 467-5235 ext. 211.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Wednesday, Feb. 14, $6.

Lilac City Fairy Tales Vol. IV, Towers & Dungeons - Fourth annual event and a Spark Central benefit featuring original stories, poems and songs from some of the brightest artistic talent in our region. Wednesday, Feb. 14, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. online: $15/students, $20/adults. (509) 534-5805.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Thursday, Feb. 15, $6.

Taste Spokane - An annual fundraiser benefiting the Wishing Star foundation. Event attendees sample products from some of Spokane’s most acclaimed restaurants, regional wineries, breweries and dessert purveyors. In addition to great food and spirits, local children and families impacted by the Wishing Star Foundation will share their stories, followed by a live auction and paddle raise. VIP tickets include early admittance, guaranteed seating, a souvenir wine glass and exclusive perks Friday, Feb. 16, Friday, 7-10 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $60/general admission; $100/VIP. (509) 744-3411.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Saturday, Feb. 17, $6.

Taste of Life - Hospice of Spokane’s signature fundraising event is an evening that pairs great people with local wines, premium microbrews, ciders, gourmet food and live music. Guests have the chance to talk to winemakers and brewers, sample unique food pairings and browse the silent auction. Join Hospice of Spokane donors and friends to help continue our legacy of providing quality care for people facing end-of-life issues with grace, dignity, comfort and peace of mind. Tickets may be purchased online at www.hospiceofspokane.org or by calling 509/456-0438. Friday, Feb. 23, Friday, 5:30 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $75. (509) 456-0438.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Saturday, Feb. 24, $6.

Cinderella Tea and Fashion Show - 14th annual event benefiting “Because There Is Hope,” a non-profit organization providing free housing for cancer patients who have to travel to Spokane for treatment. Proceeds will help build a new home, “Melody’s House of Hope.” Fashion Show by Audrey’s Boutique, along with raffles, silent and live auctions and a photobooth with Wish Upon a Star Princesses. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Purchase tickets at https://www.blacktie-northwest.com/calendar/Spokane-WA/feb-24-2018/cinderella-tea-and-fashion-show Saturday, Feb. 24, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40. (509) 321-6043.

Camp Fire Candy Sale - Jan. 27-Feb. 25. Candy sale choices include chocolate mint patties, caramel almond clusters, almond roca, p’nuttles toffee peanuts and Camp Snax trail mix. Proceeds from candy sales support Camp Fire’s youth programs, including summer camp. Camp Fire candy will be sold outside of Rosauer’s, Super 1 Foods, Yoke’s, Walgreens, Fred Meyer, K-Mart and select Wal-Mart stores in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area. Sunday, Feb. 25, $6.

Wine, Stein and Dine - Wine, Stein and Dine is a fundraiser for the Post Falls Education Foundation to fund innovative classroom grants for Post Falls School District educators. This event includes tasting of microbrews and hard ciders from local breweries and wine from area wineries, with an array of foods from local restaurants, live music with Bill Bozly, wine tree raffle, photo booth and silent auction. Tickets available online at www.pfefwsd.org. For more information, please call (208) 691-4675 Saturday, March 3, Saturday, 7 p.m., Greyhound Park and Events Center , 5100 W. Riverbend Road, Post Falls. $45. (208) 691-4675.

Central Valley Bear Booster Club Fundraiser - Second annual “They have the will. We have the way!” fundraiser. Enjoy silent and live auctions as well as dinner and dessert. Tickets are available at the CVHS office or contact Scott Gabbert at (509) 710-4011. All proceeds support students at Central Valley High School. Saturday, March 10, Saturday, 6-11 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $40. (509) 455-8888.

Spring Dash - This five mile run starts at McEuen Park and goes to Sanders Beach and on to Lake Coeur d’Alene Drive. Spring Dash is a qualifier for Bloomsday and benefits United Way of North Idaho. Save $2-$10 on registration with early bird pricing, available until April 8. Sunday, April 22, Sunday, 9 a.m., McEuen Park, 420 E. Front St., Coeur d’Alene. $30/adult; $25/youth; $10/tot. (208) 667-8112.