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Sat., Nov. 20, 2004

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Today

Support for Parents Overcoming Challenges Early Learning Workshops – For anyone interested in learning more about parenting and child development, at the Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook. “Curriculum Building Workshop,” 9-11 a.m., and “Special Needs Assistance Workshop,” noon-2 p.m. Reservations must be made by calling 444-0374.

Gay District Community Workshop – Sponsored by the Inland Northwest Business Alliance Vision Committee, 1-3 p.m. in the Phase I Classroom Building Auditorium on the Washington State University Riverpoint campus, 310 N. Riverpoint. Call 455-3699 or e-mail info@inbaSpokane.org for more information.

China Burma India Veterans Association meeting – 1-3 p.m. at Old Country Buffet, corner of Rowan and Division. Contact Ken at 467-8262 for more information.

SCOPE Edgecliff’s annual spaghetti feed and raffle – 5-8 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1435, 212 S. David. Tickets in advance: $4/adults, $2/children ages 12 and under; tickets at the door: $4.50/adults, $2.50/children ages 12 and under; raffle tickets available for $1. Call 477-6345 for more information.

Upcoming

American-Italian Club spaghetti dinner and bake sale – Sunday, noon-6 p.m., in the cafeteria at Gonzaga Preparatory School , 1224 E. Euclid. Meal includes spaghetti and meat balls, salad, rolls, coffee and soda pop. Tickets are $8/adults, $4/children ages 6-12, and free to children under the age of 6. For more information, contact Angelo Pizzillo at 467-5674 or Jim Piccic at 466-0712.

Festival of the Arts – Free concert performed by honor student musicians in an effort to thank the community for the support of public school arts programs, Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the Spokane Opera House. Call 354-7340.

Candy Cane Crawl – Explore Downtown Spokane’s holiday season with a walk sponsored by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, Dec. 17, 7-9 p.m. Participants will also hand out candy canes to selected downtown apartments and agencies. Meet at City Hall, corner of Post and Spokane Falls Blvd.; dress warmly. Cost is $6, call 625-6200 for more information.

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