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Thu., Nov. 24, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Union Gospel Mission – The mission will host a Thanksgiving brunch today from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 1224 E. Trent; 535-8510.

Thanksgiving dinner – Sodexho Campus Services, Gonzaga University and St. Aloysius Catholic Church will serve a meal noon-1:30 p.m. today in Cataldo Hall, Boone and Astor. Call 323-7004 if you need a ride.

Thanksgiving meal – Free meal today from 1-3 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 528 W. Third; 838-1431.

Turkey Trot – The fun run sponsored by the Bloomsday Road Runners Club begins at 9 a.m. today at the Manito Park duck pond. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Runners may complete two, three or five miles. The entry fee is a donation of cash or food for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Upcoming

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

Program Evaluation – Gonzaga University continues its non-profit leadership board development series at 7 a.m. next Thursday at the Schoenberg Center room 202, 500 E. Boone. Registration is required. The cost is $45; 323-3573.

Holiday sale – The Lilac Blind Foundation puts on its seventh annual fund-raiser, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. Dec. 2, The Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive; 328-9116.

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.

Carols at Christmas – A community Christmas concert, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Hazen and Jaeger Valley, 1306 N. Pines. Refreshments will be served; 924-9700.

DNA Lifeprint Kit – The free child identification program will provide parents with digital pictures and video CD of their child, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at 2807 S. Stone, Suite 201; 838-6261.

Human rights – Raymond Reyes, associate vice president for diversity at Gonzaga University, will speak on “Building a Multicultural Democracy,” 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive; 624-3608.

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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