Social Calendar

A Night of Glam - Spokane AIDS Network (SAN) presents the 14th annual Oscar night Gala. Doors open at 4:30; live Academy Awards telecast at 5:30 p.m., with a three-course dinner at 6:30 p.m. Silent and live auctions of local and one-of-a-kind Hollywood items. Today, Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $125. (509) 455-8993.

Franklin A.P.P.L.E. Mardi Gras - Franklin A.P.P.L.E. (Applied Parent Participation Learning Experience) Elementary School live and silent auctions. Live music, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet dessert auction. Saturday. 5:30-10 p.m. Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $20/person. (509) 354-2636.

Wine, Stein and Dine - For ages 21 and older. Samples offered by more than 85 local restaurants, wineries and microbreweries, along with a silent auction, raffle and live entertainment. Proceeds will raise funds for creative classroom teaching grants in the Post Falls School District. For more information, visit www.pfefwsd.org. Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Greyhound Park and Events Center, 5100 W. Riverbend Road, Post Falls. $45 in advance, $60 at the door. (208) 691-3750.

Friends of the Centennial Trail Adventure Auction - Proceeds from this live and silent auction go toward the Trail Builders Fund. Admission includes dinner, dessert and drink ticket. March 9, 6 p.m. Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $45; $350 for a table of 8. (509) 624-7188.

Venetian Masquerade Ball - Step into one of the great traditions of the past with a modern twist. Hosted by the Spokane Symphony, black tie preferred, mask required. Age 21 and older. March 10, 8 p.m. Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., Spokane. $50. (509) 624-1200.

Luck o’ the Irish - Silent auction, drinks, food and fun to benefit Central Valley High School grad night. Formerly the Cork ’N’ Keg. March 17. 7 p.m. Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 998-0264.