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Mon., May 10, 1999

Interested in traveling to Japan? The Northwest International Cultural Exchange Association is seeking students for this summer’s trip to Yamato, Japan from July 28 to Aug. 17. For more information, call Anne Trail at (509) 534-0298 or (509) 838-2100 before May 15.

Why should we go to Mars? Enter the Spokane Astronomical Society’s essay and art contest for prizes such as an astronomical CD-ROM. Bring entries to NorthTown Mall on Astronomy Day, May 22 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, call 326-5465 or go to www.SpokaneAstronomical.org

Learn MS and win a scholarship. Write a 500-1,000 word essay, poem, letter or feature story on how multiple sclerosis affects a person and his or her family on a daily basis. For complete details, check with your high school English department, call (800) LEARN MS or e-mail msaa@msaa.com. Deadline to enter is June 5.

Zines please! We’re looking for local teen ‘zines to explore for an upcoming article. If you have one, or know of one, send us the URL and/or a name and phone number for a contact person. E-mail ourgeneration@spokesman.com, fax (509) 459-5098 or send it to Our Generation/zines, P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210.

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