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Thu., Nov. 17, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

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. Discussions will be held 10-11:30 a.m. at Global Credit Union, 1520 W. Third; 12:15-1 p.m. at Whitworth College, Weyerhauser Hall, room 304; 5-7 p.m. at the Community Building, 35 W. Main. 838-6743.

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

Lewis and Clark – Gary Moulton, editor of the 13 volume Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition will give a lecture at 7 p.m. in the Globe Room of Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University campus; free; 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. 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. 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” at 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?,” 7 p.m., Spokane Community College’s Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St.; reception and book signing will follow; 533-8017.

Upcoming

Pets and Santa – COPS Northeast will host its eighth annual pictures with Santa Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 5208 N. Market; $2 donation to put your photos on a compact disc; 625-3343.

Spaghetti dinner and bake sale – Sunday, noon-6 p.m., Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid; $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, free for kids under 6; 467-5674.

Photography presentation – Nature photographer John Latta will present a slideshow of images form his collection, 7 p.m. Monday at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland; 838-4974.

Engineers Forum of Spokane – David Wang of the Intercollegiate Design Institute will speak on “A New Kind of Chop Suey: China’s Contemporary Urban Architecture,” noon Monday at the Holiday Inn Airport, 1616 Windsor Drive; lunch is $12; 244-3467.

Speaker series – The North Central High School chapter of the National Honor Society hosts local author Chris Crutcher, 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at the school, 1600 N. Howard; 354-7387.

Compass Club luncheon – The women’s club for welcoming newcomers to the area will host a holiday music program, 11 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside; lunch is $19; reservations are required; 465-8163.

AmeriCorps – This group is offering on-the-job training in the housing construction industry to those ages 18-25. The group is also looking for tutors for at-risk high school students and a volunteer coordinator/trainer, 18 years or older, to provide activities for AmeriCorp members; 456-7660.

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