The annual event includes cuddles with cats and kittens currently in the shelter's foster care system. Stop by and learn how the program works, bring in a donation for this season's kittens, and learn how to become a foster parent and help save lives. Donation wish list at event link. Sat, April 8 from 5:30-8 pm. Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana. bit.ly/2o3okFP (467-5235)
Kopanga Benefit Concert
Join Partnering for Progress in celebrating the power of community at this inaugural event, featuring live music by Troubadour and Funky Unkle, a raffle for a Kopanga-inspired painting by local artist Katie Staib, First Friday artwork by Salik Seville, a raffle, food and more. Fri, April 7 at 7 pm. $10 suggested donation. The Observatory, 15 S. Howard. partneringforprogress.org (710-3960)
April Showers Auction & Dinner
The Lands Council's 22nd annual benefit includes a dinner and live/silent auctions to help support the restoration and revitalization of Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife. $75/individual; $800/table. Sat, April 8 from 5-9 pm. Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. landscouncil.org (209-2407)
Dachshund Rescue NW Open House
The local rescue and club is celebrating the placement of more than 1,500 homeless wiener dogs with a potluck party at its 26th annual open house. Sun, April 9 from noon-5 pm. Free to attend. Dachshund Rescue NW, 9209 N. Brooks Rd. spokanewienerdogs.org (796-2140) ♦
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