Social Calendar

3C’s Community Appreciation Brunch and Grant Awards - Distributing grant awards of $90,000 to 38 organizations. Aug. 13. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $25/each. (208) 664-4604.

Summer’s Harvest Wine Dinner and Silent Auction - A fundraiser for CenterStage. Wines and presentation by John Allen of Vino; menu by executive chef John Schweitert of Ella’s; and live music by Abe Kenney. Reservations required through Vino! Aug. 17. 5 p.m., Ella’s Supper Club, 1017 W. First Ave. $85. (509) 838-1229.

Northern Quest Casino Spokane All-American’s Charity Classic - Featuring Dan Dickau and Adam Morrison. Proceeds to benefit local Spokane charities. Sept. 4. 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, McCarthey Athletic Center. $15-$80. (509) 325-SEAT.

Summer Soiree at Beacon Hill - Features 35 wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live music by Nicole Lewis Quartet. Fundraiser for the Spokane Symphony. Reservations required. For more information, visit www.spokanesyphonyassoc.org. Sept. 4. 5:30 p.m., Beacon Hill Events, 4348 E. Wellesley Ave. $35. (509) 458-8733.

Cobra Roofing Polo Classic - “Tents, Hats and Champagne.” Enjoy artwalk, live music, divot stomp, hat competition, silent auction, gourmet food and more. Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. Gates open at noon. Sept. 7. Spokane Polo Fields, Highway 2, across from Longhorn Barbecue, Airway Heights. $150. (509) 624-0500.

The Scramble “Fore” Spokane Golf Tournament - All funds raised will be distributed to select organizations in the development and progress of art, music, literature and education in Spokane. Check-in at 7 a.m.; shot gun start at 8. Sept. 12. Indian Canyon Golf Course, 4304 W. West Drive. $100, includes greens fee, cart and lunch. Register by Aug. 29. (509) 456-2172.

Caring for Kids Luncheon - To benefit St. Anne’s Children and Family Center and Morning Star Boys’ Ranch. Reservations required. Sept. 16. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 358-4254.

“An Evening of Dessert” with Frank Peretti - Fundraiser for Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center and Real Choices Clinic. Event includes desserts made by the pastry chef at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, musical selections and a brief drama presentation. Sept. 19. 7-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. $35/each, $280/table. (208) 687-6906.

Under the Tuscan Sun - 16th annual wine and microbrew tasting and auction, presented by East Adams County Healthcare Foundation, benefiting Adams County Hospital District 2. Sept. 27. 6 p.m., American Legion Building, 106 W. Broadway, Ritzville. $15. (509) 659-1376.

The Bishop’s Poor Man’s Meal - Soup and bread lunch, open house and tours. Proceeds benefit the sleeping program for homeless men. Oct. 5. Noon-2 p.m., House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific Ave. $10/person, $30/family. (509) 358-4254.

OctoBrewfest Auction - 13th annual event. Enjoy a sampling of microbrews from northwest breweries, wine and gourmet root beer tastings. Bidding on silent and live auction items. Benefit for the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Must be 21 or older. Oct. 18. 5:30-11 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $13/advance, $15/door. (509) 325-SEAT.

Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Theme is “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Medieval” with fencing, wine, food and an auction. Benefits the North Idaho AIDS Coalition. Oct. 18. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. $50/advance, $60/door. (208) 665-2357.

The Pumpkin Ball - Black-tie fundraising gala to benefit The Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Gourmet dining, exquisite wines, fairytale photo opportunities, dancing to live music. Pumpkin-carving competition between teams of local physicians, business leaders and CEOs. Oct. 25. 5:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $150/person. (509) 535-3155.

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon - Proceeds will benefit the programs and services offered by the YWCA. Oct. 29. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 326-1190, ext. 154.

Camp Reed sixth Annual Gourmet Dinner and Auction - Social and silent auction at 5 p.m., dinner and live auction at 7:30 p.m. Reservations required. Nov. 1. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $75. (509) 838-3577, ext. 142.