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Valley Spring Fling Antiques and Primitives Sale - Featuring hand-painted home décor and furniture, handmade candles, antique linens and pottery. Runs through Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11210 E. Dishman-Mica Road. (509) 499-5099.

Everybody’s Bazaar in Spokane - Presented by The Spokesman-Review. One-day community yard sale. Saturday. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., The Valley Hub, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Spokane Valley. $4/general, age 10 and younger free. (509) 459-5051.

Annual Spin In - Presented by the Log Cabin Spinners and Fiber Arts Guild. There will be vendors, raffles and demonstrations. March 29. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 773-4250.

Homeownership Resource Day - Spokane housing organizations are joining together to provide information and resources to low- and moderate-income homebuyers. Sponsored by Community Frameworks, the event will provide information about down-payment assistance, self-help homeownership, mortgage financing and credit counseling. March 29. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 484-6733, ext. 117.

Home Landscaping - Part of the Master Gardener training classes. A certified arborist will discuss landscaping your home. March 31. 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

Spokane Home and Garden Show - 33rd annual event. April 4, noon-9 p.m., April 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and April 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $8/general, age 12 and younger free. (509) 534-5380.

Washington State Quilters 7th Annual Yard Sale - Purchase numerous quilting related items from quilt tops to patterns, fabric, notions, books, embellishments and threads. April 5. 8-11:30 a.m., Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. (509) 435-3889.

15th Annual WSU Mom’s Weekend Antique Show - April 11, 2-10 p.m., April 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gladish Gym, 115 NW State St., Pullman. $2. (509) 287-2305.

Antique Appraisal Day - 10th annual event to have appraisal experts look at your treasures. Proceeds benefit the continued restoration of the historic Campbell House. April 12. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10 per item appraised, limit five items. (509) 456-3931.

Garden

Organic Gardening - Visit with Dave Swett. Saturday. 10:30 a.m.-noon, On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Free. (509) 747-6294.

Beginning Gardening Classes - Series of four classes with Master Gardeners and horticulturists providing tips and information to get you started. This is a family-oriented class series with youth gardening instruction held at the same time for children age 8 and older. Held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, March 22-April 12. Classes are March 22: Soils and Basic Gardening Practices; March 29: Growing Easy Flowers; April 5: Growing the Right Vegetables; April 12: Lawn and Garden Maintenance. Refreshments and handouts provided at each class. Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited. County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $35/adults, plus $10 per child. (509) 477-2048.

Master Composter Training - Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m., March 24-April 21; and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., March 29 and April 26. Training topics include: Composting: How, What, Why; Hands-on Pile Building; What Happens in the Pile; Composting with Worms; Troubleshooting; and Other Recycling in Spokane County. Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. (509) 625-6800.

Weed Control - Part of the Master Gardener training classes. Learn to identify weeds and how to control them. Monday. 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

Worm Composting - Part of the evening Horticulture Series. Learn how to use worms to pump up your composting efforts. Monday, 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

Planting Spring Vegetables - By Marcia Semar of Marcia’s Cottage Garden. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane Meeting - Guest speaker is Master Gardener Eva Lusk, who will give a PowerPoint presentation on creating a backyard sanctuary. Lunch follows program. Next Friday, 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. (509) 838-9186.

Free Rose Pruning Lessons - The Spokane Rose Society will be offering demonstrations as part of its monthly meeting. Discussion will be how to prune a variety of roses such as hybrid teas, climbers, landscape and miniatures. This event is open to the public and free. March 29. 11 a.m., Northland Rosarium, 9405 S. Williams Lane. Free. (509) 448-4968.

Gala East III - Spring Tea - Featuring floral designer Phyllis Danielson. Presented by Inland Empire District of Garden Clubs, Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. Proceeds will be used for Horticulture Continuing Education Scholarships. March 29, 1:30-3:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $15. (509) 448-9267.

Fruit Trees of North Idaho - Presented by Dan Barney, director of the University of Idaho Research and Extension Center in Sandpoint. Pre-registration is required. April 2, 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Spokane Home and Garden Show - 33rd annual event. April 4, noon-9 p.m., April 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and April 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $8/general, age 12 and younger free. (509) 534-5380.

The Effects of Plants on People - Visit with Laura Ferguson. Reservations suggested. April 5, 10:30 a.m.-noon., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Free. (509) 747-6294.

Spokane Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale - The show includes vendors from around the Northwest and speakers on how to grow orchids. April 5, noon-6 p.m. and April 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Southside Senior Center, 27th and Ray. Admission is $1. (509) 624-4118.

Pets

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show – Continues through Sunday. DockDogs Northwest cup competitions held daily, entry fee is $20-$30 per dog. Hours are Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $5/military, seniors and students, age six and younger free. (509) 487-8552.

SCRAPS Chocolate Festival and Auction - Third annual event to benefit the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service programs which include temperament testings, Ask the Dog Trainer, and free training classes for the community. Next Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 477-2984.

Northwest Interstate Spring Fling - The event sponsored by the Northwest Interstate Quarter Horse Association will feature classes and competitions in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. April 17-20, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. (208) 798-0763.

Fourth Annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Fair - Exhibitors enjoy free play day classes with prizes with their entry fee of $35 or less per horse, arena time to test drive horses for sale, and our popular $100 Jackpot Liberty Class Winner-Take-All where the horses are turned loose to run free. April 26. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Valley Mission Horse Arena, Bowdish and Mission. Viewing free. (509) 796-2140.

Leavenworth Spring Bird Festival - Featuring spectacular habitats, attracting a wide variety of birds, and activities include science programs, wildflowers, conservation, multicultural and arts events. Professionally guided trips and activities range from leisurely strolls to active hikes. Fun for experienced and novice birders of all ages. May 16-18, throughout the Wenatchee River Watershed, Leavenworth, Wash. Visit www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com for field trip information. (509) 548-7584.

Ride the West Horse and Ranch Expo - The seventh annual event includes a trade show, demos, clinics, performances, stallion preview, cowboy breakfast and the third annual Extreme Trail Challenge. See www.ridethewest.net for a complete schedule. May 16, 3-8 p.m., May 17, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and May 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $10 per day. (509) 466-9639.