Spokane — Enjoy an evening of fun, friends, food and entertainment, with silent and live auctions offering incredible items, and healthy and hearty appetizers by D’Zaar Beverages. Highlighting the evening will be a humorous dramatic piece by actress/director Karen Kalensky (”Saturday Night Live” and ”All My Children”), with John Henry Whitaker (”Walker Texas Ranger,” “CSI” and “General Hospital.” Tristen Canfield will perform her winning piece for the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts auditions. This event will be held at Spokane Interplayers Theatre, located at 174 S. Howard St.
The Washington Restaurant Association (WRA) Spokane Chapter held its Awards Gala & Auction entitled “Celebrating ProStart.” Wed. April 9th. ProStart is a WRA two-year high school program that prepares students for careers in the foodservice industry.
It was a fun night of celebration and great food by the MAX at Mirabeau Park Hotel. Spokane’s food service industry came together to award industry comrades that provided excellent service in the past year. The 2008 Award-Winners are:
Ladies raise your glasses! Barrel Room No. 6 in downtown Coeur d’Alene is the place to be every Wed. from 5-10pm. Drop in just for fun or enjoy a little business networking and drop your business card for a chance to win great prizes! Enjoy weekly Coeur d’Alene Cellars wine specials, special events such as live music, mini spa treatments and more. There is always something special going on at Barrel Room No. 6.
Spokane — “Spread the Aloha.” Enjoy a Polynesain menu to include Lalua Pork, Teriyaki Beef, Chicken Long Rice, Shoye Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Pineapple and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. Entertainment includes a slideshow of Hawaii, tribute dance and various dances performed by students, staff and faculty. Dinner begins at 5:30pm with entertainment beginning at 7pm. This event is presented by the Whitworth College Hawaiian Club, Na Pu’uwai o Hawai’i. Ticket are $20/Adults, $15/Students, $10/Ages 6-12 and FREE/Children 5 and under.  Tickets may be purchased at the Hixson Union Building 9am-11pm Sun.-Thurs.; 9am-10pm Fri. & Sat.Â
Spokane — The achievements of outstanding area youth and adult volunteers, as well as the Chase Youth Commission and Teen Advisory Council will be recognized at this event. Registration is required. This event will be held at the Doubletree hotel, located at 322 N. Spokane Falls Ct. Cost is $25/person, $250/Table Sponsor, $500/Entertainment Sponsor, $1,000/Red Wagon Sponsor, $2,500 Champion Sponsor.
Spokane — Offering cooking classes for cancer survivors, their family and friends. This class teaches one how whole-foods cooking contributes to health and well-being after cancer. Registration is required for these cooking classes. Held at Holy Family Hospital, located at 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. in the Health Education Center 1. Cost is $10.
Spokane — Enjoy a chocolate fountain with many treats for dipping, appetizers, wine, beer, music and auction. Proceeds from this event will go toward the Excelsior Youth Center, an agency that helps 12-17 year olds in their recovery from drug addiction, abuse, neglect and more. The Excelsior Youth Center also provides the youth with housing, counceling, treatment and education. This event will be held at the Service Station located at 9315 N. Nevada St. Cost is $20 per person.
Spokane — Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages with proceeds of the event to benefit the Easter Seals Community Services. Music will also be provided. This event will be held at the Spokane Athletic Club’s Georgian Room, located at 1002 W. Riverside Ave. Donations accepted.
Spokane — Come see what the Indoor Farmers’ Market has in store for you! Stop in every Thursday through May. Open 11am-3pm, with some vendors staying until 5pm. Located at 35 W. Main Ave in the Community Building.
Spokane — Come see what the Indoor Farmers’ Market has in store for you! Stop in every Thursday through May. Open 11am-3pm, with some vendors staying until 5pm. Located at 35 W. Main Ave in the Community Building.