Spokane calendar

Tue., Dec. 27, 2005

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Benefit event – Christian Youth Theater is hosting a benefit to raise money to help replace costumes and sets lost in a recent fire, 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Met downtown. The evening, titled “Encore, Encore! The Stars are Out Tonight,” showcases numbers from last season’s shows and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $20, call 487-6540 for reservations.

Model railroad display – Check out 1,000 feet of mainline and a 300-foot branch line with miniature bridges, cities, towns and more, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday at 11811 E. First. The display is hosted by the River City Model Railroaders; free; 939-5845.

New Year’s Eve dance – The Country Jammers will perform beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Tri-Community Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr Road. No admission charge, but people can bring snacks to share; 926-3803.

German American Society – The group will host a New Year’s Eve party beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday at Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third. The evening includes dinner, music and dancing for those age 21 and over. The cost is $15. Reservations are required; 325-1113.

Spokane City Forum – The monthly luncheon features Spokesman-Review editor Steven Smith speaking on “A Question of Values: Why Healthy Communities Requires a Healthy Press,” 11:45 a.m. Jan. 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. Tickets are $8.50 for adults or $5 for students. Reservations are required; 777-1555.

Women’s Association Luncheon – The Spokane College Women’s association hosts Judge Shannen Rosmiller speaking on “Counterintelligence on the Internet,” 11 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. Reservations required by Jan. 21. Lunch is $13; 465-0362.

AmeriCorps – offering on-the-job training in the housing construction industry to those ages 18-25; also seeking tutors for at-risk high school students and a volunteer coordinator/trainer; 456-7660.

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