1.  March 13 | Make Dreams Come True 

Make-A-Wish Foundation’s WISH NIGHT GALA & AUCTION The magical evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner and live auction. The goal is to raise enough funds to grant 150 wishes for terminally ill children in the Pacific Northwest.  

Cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a gourmet dinner and live auction beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Westin Seattle, Grand Ballroom. Cost $250 for individual tickets. To RSVP, email Lindsey@nwwishes.org or visit www.nwwishes.org for more information. 

2. March 16 | Get Inspired

YWCA Eastside Inspire Luncheon This year’s luncheon benefiting the YWCA will feature keynote speaker Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of “Eat, Pray, Love” and her newest book titled “Committed”. The YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish is a nonprofit organization working to advance the lives of women and families in need in the local community. 

The event will take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For more information or to register, go to www.ywcaworks.org or call 206.490.4378.

3. March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day

Paddy Coyne’s Join in the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at Paddy Coyne’s in Bellevue on Wednesday, March 17. The local Irish pub will be serving hearty bites, Guinness, and live Irish music all day long beginning at 9 a.m. Make sure to wear your green!

Paddy Coyne’s is located at 700 Bellevue Way NE Suite 100, Bellevue, www.paddycoynes.net or call 425.453.8080

4. March 19-20 | Spring Forward at The Bravern 

Spring Forward Fashion Event Swing by The Shops at The Bravern for a two-day celebration of  new spring fashions. Sip champagne and sample handcrafted cheeses from Artisanal Brasserie and Winebar while previewing the season’s hottest new styles.

The fashion preview event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 19 – 20. For more information, visit www.thebravern.com .

Also, be sure to mark the upcoming Lafayette fashion event on your calendar…

Thursday, March 11, 2010

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

View the collection of Lafayette 148, and meet the representative from Lafayette.

Plaza Level, Sport Shop.

5. March 20 | Wine & Dine

Spring Winemaker Dinner at DeLILLE CELLARS The dinner event will feature a four-course, wine-paired menu at the DeLille Cellars’ Chateau. Hosted by DeLille Cellars, Chris Upchurch and Mark Ryan Winemaker Mark McNeilly, this exclusive evening will feature the culinary creations of Chef Bobby Moore of the Barking Frog, paired alongside an array of wines from DeLille Cellars and Mark Ryan winery.

Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the cost is $120 per person. DeLILLE CELLARS: 14208 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052