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Sun., Sept. 12, 2004

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Community Colleges of Spokane Fall Conference: “Color Blind or Color Conscious? How to Reach a Future of Respect” – Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. in the Walter S. Johnson Sports Center, Building 5, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene. Presented by Evelyn Hu-DeHart, professor of history and director of the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America, Brown University. Contact Sharon Jones at 434-5108 for more information.

Spokane Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon – Wednesday, 9:30-11 a.m., in the Commons of Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4320 W. Owen Ridge Road. “Thrift Store Chick,” includes fashion show; live music by Mindy Shaw; and lecture, “In Good Hands,” given by Karen Gunderson, former teacher and secretary from Bellevue. Cost is $10.50; reservations are required by contacting Rosemary at 299-3834.

Hispanic Heritage Dinners – In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic/Latino Resource Center, “El Centro de Spokane,” will hold benefit dinners on Friday evenings through Oct. 15. Dinners include Hispanic arts, crafts, music, guest speaker, and will each contain a theme and menu to reflect the diversity of Spokane’s Hispanic Community from 6-8 p.m. at the East Central Community Center, 500 Stone. Themes include: Mexican, this Friday; South American, Sept. 24; Central American, Oct.1; Caribbean, Oct. 8; and Latin Festival, Oct. 15. Reservations must be made five days prior to event by calling 455-6706.

Filipino-American Association of the Inland Empire Ladies’ Tea Party – Saturday, 3-5 p.m., 4024 E. 13th. Event also includes jewelry and accessories sale and a silent auction. Contact Debbie Cruz at 230-9080 for ticket information.

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