Spokane calendar

Sun., Nov. 27, 2005

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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.

Celebration of Lights – The City of Spokane Valley hosts its third annual Christmas tree lighting, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday in the University City Mall parking lot. The event includes a performance by the Solar Energy children’s choir and a visit from Santa; 921-1000.

Program Evaluation – Gonzaga University continues its nonprofit leadership board development series at 7 a.m. 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. Friday, The Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive; 328-9116.

Candlelight Christmas concert – The Gonzaga University Choir and Spokane Symphony Brass Quintet will perform at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Boone and Astor. Tickets are $12 general and $10 seniors and students in advance through TicketsWest, $15 at the door; 325-SEAT.

Spaghetti night – Pasta buffet hosted by the South Hill Kiwanis from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the South Hill Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th. Proceeds will benefit community projects. Adults are $8; kids under 6 are free; 326-1216.

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

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