Leadership Program Offering Classes

Thu., May 11, 2000

The Institute for Neighborhood Leadership, a training program dedicated to creating grass-roots revitalization, has announced its May schedule of classes.

A donation of $5 to $35 is requested for evening classes, which are offered on a first come, first served basis.

For more information or to register, call the institute at 326-9540 or visit the Web site, http:/ /www2.thefuture.net./necca.

The classes are open to all Spokane residents.

The classes include:

Confronting Growth and Development Challenges

Tonight, 6:30-9 p.m., West Central Community Center

Community Organizing: The Power of Relationships

Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m, West Central Community Center

Nonprofit Board Governance Part 1

Next Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., West Central Community Center

Understanding Governance: Exploring the New Federalism

May 30, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Northeast Community Center

Nonprofit Board Governance Part 2

May 31, 6:30-9:30 p.m., West Central Community Center

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