Today

Nicaragua – Representatives of the Center for Development in Central American will discuss free trade, alternative development models and other issues as they relate to Nicaragua: today, 5-7 p.m. at Gonzaga University, Admin Building, Room 101; Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. at Global Credit Union, 1520 W. Third; Thursday, 12:15-1 p.m. at Whitworth College, Weyerhauser Hall, Room 304; Thursday, 5-7 p.m. at the Community Building, 35 W. Main; 838-6743.

Coeur d’Alene River Basin cleanup – Washington Citizens Advisory Committee will host a public meeting on the EPA’s five-year review of the Coeur d’Alene River Basin cleanup and the Spokane River Gorge project, 6:30 p.m., Gonzaga University Law School, Barbieri Courtroom, 721 N. Cincinnati; 625-6968.

Crafts sale – part of Native American History Month activities at Spokane Falls Community College, through Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. SUB Lobby, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive; 533-3546.

Upcoming

Lewis and Clark – Gary Moulton, editor of the 13 volume Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition will give a free lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Globe Room of Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University campus. 323-5973.

Holiday party – The East Central Senior Center will host a free Christmas party with music, treats and door prizes at 1 p.m. Thursday at the center, 500 S. Stone. Project Joy will perform at 2 p.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. A donation of $2.50 is suggested for lunch and reservations are required. 625-6693.

French colonialism – Students from Tanzania, Mozambique and Benin will discuss French colonialism, 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the SFCC SUB Lounges A and B, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive; 533-3892.

Archeology and ancient history – Andrew Goldman, history professor at Gonzaga University, will lecture on “Discovering a Roman Military Post: The 2004-05 Excavations in The Roman Town at Gordion” Thursday, 5 p.m., Jundt Art Center auditorium, 500 E. Boone; free; 23-6691.

U.S. and Islam – John Esposito, professor of religion, international affairs and Islamic studies at Georgetown University, will speak on “The U.S. and Islam – What Lies Ahead?” Thursday, 7 p.m., Spokane Community College’s Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St.; reception and book signing will follow; 533-8017.