Five Sandpoint chefs working with Food Bank volunteers have organized the Food Bank Harvest Ball scheduled for October 11, 2008 at the new Ponderay Events Center behind Sandpoint Furniture. This culinary experience will feature an eclectic menu prepared by chefs from Ivano’s, Three Glasses, The Idaho Club, Peerless Catering and Pend Oreille Pasta. Wine will be contributed by Dave Vermeer, beer from MickDuff’s Brewing Company with food donations from Food Services of America. A cash bar will precede the event and dancing will be to the music of Carl Rey and the Blues Gators.
Please contact the Food Bank at 263-3663 or Karel Miller at 946-6646 to pledge your donation. Contact Pam Anstutz at 255-7067 to pick up your donations for the silent auction. And also consider attending this inaugural Harvest Ball or sponsoring a table. Tickets are available from Ivano’s, Three Glasses, and Pend Oreille Pasta, or by calling the Food Bank.
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.
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 — 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.
Coeur d’Alene — The annual auction and fundraiser is their premier fundraiser to support the programs and services provided for at-risk children. The Children’s Village is a licensed residential home for children who are homeless, abused, neglected or in need of therapeutic treatment. This year’s theme is “I’m Proud to be an American.” The evening will include a large buffet with all the trimmings, as well as both a live and silent auction. This event will be held at The Coeur d’Alene Inn, located at 506 W. Appleway. Cost is $48 per person, $92 per couple, or reserve a corporate table of eight for $400.
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Spokane — Whether you’re a wino, enjoy a cold beer or the strong taste of whiskey, this event is for you. Enjoy an evening of wine, microbrew, whiskey and food tastings, with proceeds benefitting Hospice of Spokane. This event will be held at The Spokane Club, located at 1002 W. Riverside Ave. Cost is $75 per person.
Spokane — Enjoy an authentic Salvadoran dinner and music while benefitting a great cause. Help assist students from Lewis and Clark High School and St. George’s School in funding a rural high school in El Salvador. This event will be held at St. Ann’s Church, located at 2120 E. First St. Cost is $10 per person.
Spokane — To help benefit the Christian Youth Theatre, local clebrities, such as CdA’s deputy fire chief, news reporters, writers, chamber and city council presidents, and more, will dance the night away at the Bing Crosby Theater, located at 901 W. Sprague Ave. Cost is $15-$25 per person. Guests can vote for their favorite dancing couple by placing money in the basket of the couple.Â
Coeur d’Alene — The Spring Dessert Benefit Auction will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, located at 414 Appleway. The proceeds from this event will go to Good Samaritan Rehabilitation for Women program. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at Studio 3B Hair Design, located at 510 Sherman Ave. in Coeur d’Alene.
