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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Social calendar

Zak! Charity Open and Summer Celebration - Dinner and auction will be held today; followed by the golf tournament on Monday at the Spokane Country Club. Proceeds will benefit both the YWCA of Spokane and the Rypien Foundation. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. (509) 326-1190, ext. 154.

Tasting and Tour at Dry Fly Distilling - Fundraiser for Inland Northwest Land Trust. Purchase tickets in advance. Thursday. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Northern Lights Brewery, 1003 E. Trent Ave. (in the Riverwalk complex). $40, includes a drink and appetizers. (509) 328-2939.

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.

An Afternoon of Elegance - Fundraiser for Lesotho, Africa. Sept. 7. 2-4 p.m., Sisters of the Holy Names Convent, 2911 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 328-7470.

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. Registration deadline is Aug. 29. 7 a.m., check-in; 8 a.m., shot gun start, Sept. 12. Indian Canyon Golf Course, 4304 W. West Drive. $100, includes greens fee, cart and lunch. (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. (509) 358-4254.

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.

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, fairy-tale photo opportunities, dancing 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. Reservations required. Nov. 1. Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $75. (509) 838-3577, ext. 142.