PHILANTHROPY
The 13th annual Cobra Polo Classic on Sept. 10, 2017, gathered nearly 1,200 guests and 500 volunteers for the largest charity polo match in the United States at the Spokane Polo Club in Airway Heights. Guests enjoyed world-class polo, a gourmet buffet, fine wine and spirits, a parade of hats, silent auction and much more. The event raised over $595,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland NW, which provides temporary lodging, comfort and support for families with children accessing medical services in Spokane, and has supported regional related efforts to improve children’s health. rmhcinlandnw.org
SPOTLIGHT
The Spokane Civic Theatre 71st Anniversary Gala on Sept. 22, 2017, featured the opening night of “West Side Story,” directed by Artistic Director Lenny Bart. The formal event included a sit-down dinner, donated and served by the generous people of Touchmark on South Hill Retirement Community, as well as lighting and sound provided by River City Productions and Events. The sold-out gala, attended by 310 guests and emceed by Gala Committee member Troy Nickerson and Executive Director Mike Shannon, raised funds for the non-profit that operates a volunteer live community theatre of high artistic merit. spokanecivictheatre.com
Top: Members of the cast of “West Side Story” pose on the red carpet. Bottom: Dinner at the 71st Anniversary Gala. Photos by Emily Jones Photography.
Photos by Moxie Images.
Over 1,000 community members attended the 35th YWCA Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon on Sept. 28, 2017, at the Davenport Grand Hotel. The event honored seven extraordinary women who make a difference in our community and featured a keynote address by Janine Latus, an author, speaker and domestic violence survivor. The $306,000 raised will fund YWCA programs that assist and support victims of domestic violence through emergency shelter, counseling, legal services, job readiness and child care. ywcaspokane.org
Top: Susan Ashe (Board Member), Regina Malveaux (CEO), Kim Pearman-Gillman and Catherine Kashork (Board Member). Bottom: Honorees Julie Matthews Repp, Dr. Patricia O’Connell Killen, Gina Freuen, Ellen Robey, Kristin Goff, Janine Latus (Speaker), Mary DeLateur and Heather Rosentrater. Photos courtesy of E Fisher Photography.
Upcoming Events Nov. 10
Epicurean Delight, Inland Northwest Blood Center, epicureandelight.org
Nov. 18
18th Annual Spokane Humane Society FurrBall, spokanehumanesociety.org/events
Nov. 25
Festival of Trees Gala, Kootenai Health Foundation, kootenaihealthfoundation.org
Nov. 28
Christmas Tree Elegance, Spokane Symphony Associates, spokanesymphonyassoc.org If your local organization is hosting a benefit or gala that you would like to see in PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT, please email platinum@spokesman.com with event information (inclusion is subject to space).
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