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By Skylynne McCaughey skylynnem@spokesman.com(509) 459-5434

Purple for a Purpose – The Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition, along with Stop the Silence Spokane, has created Purple for a Purpose for Domestic Violence Awareness for October, partnering with more than 100 local businesses, restaurants, bars and coffee houses. A portion of sales from this event will go directly to support domestic violence victims in the Spokane community. For a full list of participating businesses, go to purple4apurpose.com or facebook.com/purpleforapurposespokane.

Special Olympics Online Auction – Special Olympics Washington will be hosting an online auction. Support these athletes by bidding high and often. Register online at bit.ly/3eoU8AO. Through Sunday. Virtual.

River Wish Summer Tours – Guided tour of River Wish Sanctuary, all proceeds go benefit River Wish Sanctuary. Every Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m. Participants are required to sign waiver, available at bit.ly/3AgyS6X. Tickets available for purchase at riverswishanimalsanctuary.org. River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary, 11511 W. Garfield Road. $10. (509) 951-3650.

Second Annual Wonder Fair – The Wonder Building presents the second annual Wonder Fair. A family friendly festival with live music from DJ Donuts, party games, a tractor bounce house, pumpkin carving, food and drink specials from ESR’s Victory Burger and fellow Wonder Building vendors. The event benefits The Wishing Star Foundation. Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wonder Building, 835 North Post St. (509) 534-5039.

SpookWalk – Wander the streets of historic Browne’s Addition and hear ghostly stories of old-timers and new-timers who may still watch the passing of time from the windows of mansions and bungalows. Two walking tours are offered Friday-Oct. 31. Choose a time slot of 6:30-8:30 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. Browne’s Addition. $25. (509) 850-0056.

2022 Ghost Ball – “Party with a Purpose!” Featuring live and silent auction, photo booth, costume contest, food and fry bar. Funds raised go directly toward helping children with special needs have access to the therapy care they need to succeed. Saturday, 7-11:59 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 279-7000.