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Mon., Oct. 23, 2000

* The play’s the thing. We know you’ve been looking for ways to promote your high school play or musical. Our Generation wants to help. We plan to occasionally run a theater column in our section. If you have an upcoming theater production, e-mail us at ourgeneration@ spokesman.com or call (509) 459-5456. Please include contact information, show dates, times and other relevant information.

* It’s a Family a Fair. Teen volunteers are needed to help with this year’s Family a Fair, which runs Oct. 28-29 at the Ag Trade Center. The annual nonprofit event features workshops and exhibits aimed at family fun and education. The teen volunteers can take part in a number of activities, including helping with art class, wearing character costumes and aiding firefighters with tours of the fire safety house. Each volunteer gets a T-shirt. For information, call 456-3733.

* Get out in the great outdoors. The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department is offering several classes for fall aimed at teens. Courses include rock climbing, marksmanship and snowshoeing. Some of the classes start right away, so sign-up now. Call (509) 625-6200 or e-mail the city at maho@spokanecity.org for more information.

* We Want to know what’s happening. If you have an upcoming event aimed at young people aged 13 to 20, let us know. Send the information to The Spokesman-Review/Our Generation, 999 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA 99201; e-mail ourgeneration@spokesman.com; or fax the information to (509)459-5098. Be sure to include relevant details like date, time, place, cost, a description of the event, and a contact phone number or e-mail address.

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