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Spokane Home and Garden Show – Friday-Sunday. 32nd annual event. Friday, noon-9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 279-7000.
Lowe’s How-To Clinics - How to update your bathroom at 11 a.m., how to decorate with molding at noon; how to install hardwood flooring at 1 p.m., Saturday. Lowe’s Home Improvement, 5204 E. Sprague; 6902 N. Division. (509) 533-0066; (509) 487-2326.
Beyond Straw Bales - The Institute for Extended Learning is offering this class on building or remodeling a green home. Sessions are from 6-9 p.m. the first three Wednesdays in April. Registration is required. CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. $129 per person or $179 per couple. (509) 533-4717.
Mom’s Weekend Antique Show - The 14th annual show features local dealers. Hours are April 13, 2-10 p.m., and April 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gladish Community Center, 115 NW State St., Pullman. (509) 334-3411.
Washington Log Home and Timber Frame Expo - April 13, noon-8 p.m., April 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., April 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (250) 554-0057.
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Farmers Market informational Meeting - For anyone interested in selling at the Kootenai County Farmers’ Market. kootenaicounty farmersmarket.com; Saturday, 1 p.m., North Idaho College Library, Room 258, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 772-2290.
Spokane Orchid Society - The annual show and sale. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Southside Senior Center, 27th and Ray. $1. (509) 299-5152.
Vote for Your Favorite Tree - The highlight of Earth Month at Mobius Kids will be voting for one of two trees, with the winner to be planted at Riverfront Park the Friday before Earth Day. Every member or paid visitor to Mobius Kids during the month of April will be eligible to vote for the tree. The ballots will be available at the front desk for children 12 and under. The two trees that have been approved for the site at Riverfront Park are the Kentucky Coffee Tree and the Hackberry. Sunday-April 20. Mobius Kids, lower level of River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-KIDS.
3C’s Garden Club - The group will discuss favorite ground covers. April 4. 1:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 821 N. Spokane St. Annual membership is $12. (208) 664-4192.
Gardening Pests and Diseases - The Bonner County Master Gardeners present this workshop on managing insect pests and diseases. April 4. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.
Town and Country Iris Society - Learn about bearded and nonbearded iris. April’s program is “Weed Control in Iris Beds and Gardens.” The group meets the first Friday of each month. . 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. (509) 671-1540.
Chipping and Compost Day - Spokane County residents may bring their natural yard debris for free chipping and disposal. Material not allowed includes branches over five inches in diameter, stumps, root balls, soil, lumber and trash. There will also be seminars on home composting and information on composting. April 14. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fire District 4 Station 49, Highway 395 and Monroe Road. (509) 625-6800.
Community Garden clean-up - New and experienced gardeners are welcome to help clean up the community garden and sign up to get a garden plot for the coming growing season. April 14. 10 a.m.-noon, near the Transitional Living Center, 3128 N. Hemlock. (509) 328-2523.
Deer Proofing Your Garden - The Bonner County Master Gardeners present this workshop on how to protect your garden from deer. April 18. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.