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Bazaar - Crafts, baked goods and raffles, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; soup bar held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Today. Davenport Edwall United Methodist Church, Sixth at Sinclair, Davenport. $5/all-you-can-eat lunch of soup, biscuit, pie, beverage. (509) 725-5564.

Custer’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Show - 32nd annual event features more than 300 vendors offering handblown glass works, jewelry, watercolors, quilts, pottery, painted furniture, sculptures, photos, wood works, candles, gourmet foods and more. Today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Holiday Soiree - Presented by Arts Alliance. Today, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts Alliance Studio and Redtail Gallery, 518 Oak Street, Sandpoint. (208) 265-4303.

Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Sale - Painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, felting, home-baked goods, handmade candles and soaps, holiday and specialty items. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 1727 E. 17th Ave. (509) 270-0796.

Turkey Craft Program (Shadle) - Enjoy Thanksgiving turkey stories and make your own turkey. Appropriate for school-aged children. Saturday. 4 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Bring your own project or needles and yarn. For age 10 and older. Tuesday. 3:30-5:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

“Misfit Toyland” Holiday Celebration - Nov. 28-29. Friday, noon-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.3:30 p.m. Entertainment Friday by Cusick School Choir. Activities will be ongoing throughout the two-day event with Santa’s Workshop, children’s activities, cookie decorating, photos with Santa and more than 10 beautifully decorated trees with many goodies. Saturday evening concludes the event with a festive meal, entertainment provided by Pend Oreille Players and the raffling of the trees. Proceeds will benefit the Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation. Sadie Halstead Middle School, 331 S. Calispel Ave., Newport, Wash. Free admission; bring a canned food item for the food bank; $15/Saturday meal and entertainment. (509) 447-7928.

’Tis the Season Arts and Crafts Show - Nov. 28-29. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hill’s Resort, Priest Lake, Idaho. (208) 443-2551.

Christkindlemarkt - Leavenworth’s Annual German style Christmas Market for the whole family offering continuous entertainment, 20 vendor booths, children’s activities, lantern decorating and writing letters to Santa. A lantern parade will follow a special Welcoming ceremony each evening. Sponsored by Projekt Bayern. Nov. 28-30. Front Street Park, Leavenworth, Wash. (509) 548-5517.

Kris Kringle Market Craft Fair – Friday and Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Dec. 2-20, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by Loon Lake Historical Society. Old Loon Lake School House, 4000 Colville Road, half-mile west of the junction of Highways 395 and 292, Loon Lake, Wash. (509) 233-2222.

Buy Local Winterfest - Second annual event. Free food, live music and more. Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Free admission.

Deck the Falls Festival - Dec. 5 at 6 p.m., bonfire, tree lighting ceremony, free hotdogs, coffee, cocoa and smores, visit from Santa at Busta Park; Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Arts and Crafts Faire, lunch available, Christmas cookie contest, pictures with Santa, raffle drawings and more. “The Not So Silent Night,” a children’s musical comedy, will take place Saturday at 7 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Metaline Falls, Wash. Free admission, $5/lunch, $10/theater for adults, free for children. (509) 446-4108.

Mud and Spirits Christmas Pottery Event - Fifth annual event presented by the Clay Arts Guild of North Idaho. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 1, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 765-4969.

25th Annual Friendship Holiday Bazaar - Unique handcrafted gifts, homemade pies, lunch, cake walk and more. Dec. 6. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., North Idaho Christian School, 251 W. Miles Ave., Hayden, Idaho. Free admission. (208) 772-7546.

Bake Sale and Mini Bazaar - After 4 p.m. Mass on Dec. 6 and 8, and 10 a.m. Masses on Dec. 7. Proceeds benefit the Seminarians. St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, Alberta Street at Wellesley Avenue. (509) 710-0127.

Christmas Faire and Children’s Festival - Annual event at the Sandpoint Waldorf School includes a puppet show, crafts, vendors, live music and gourmet lunch and dessert. Dec. 6. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2007 Sandpoint West Drive, Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 265-2683.

Christmas for Africa - Charity auction and dinner fundraiser sponsored by The Luke Commission, a Sagle-based, nonprofit group that provides free healthcare to people in Swaziland, Africa. The commission is led by founders Dr. Harry and Echo (Tuinstra) VanderWal. Includes a professionally catered dinner, silent and live auctions, furniture and craft items. Donations being accepted. Dec. 6. 6:30 p.m., Sandpoint Business and Events Center, Sandpoint. $25/each. (208) 263-9311.

Christmas in the Country, hosted by Two Women - Enjoy holiday refreshments and view antique, vintage and arts and crafts items. Meet folk artist Dianna Chelf, as well as several other local artists. Dec. 6-7. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 17909 S. Stentz Road, south of Spokane off Highway 195, Spangle. (509) 245-3444.

Crafter’s Black Market - The Lilac City Rollergirls are hosting this crafty event featuring crafters, artisans, local vendors, and kids crafts. Live entertainment and raffle prizes. Dec. 6. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $2. (509) 280-3389.

East Valley High School Winter Craft Fair - Winter Craft Fair benefiting band students. Over 50 local crafters selling jewelry, wood crafts, metal crafts, sewing and knitting crafts, candles and more. Dec. 6-7. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 15711 E. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Valley. $1 admission. (509) 226-1222.

Gift and Craft Fair - Hosted by Coeur d’Alene Christian School. Dec. 6. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 6439 N. Fourth St. at Hanley Avenue, Dalton Gardens, Idaho. Free admission. (208) 772-7118.

Old-fashioned Christmas Gift Bazaar - Dec. 6. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairfield Community Center, Fairfield. (509) 283-2414.

Patchwork Bazaar - Sponsored by American Association of University Women of Orofino. Dec. 6. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Orofino High School, Orofino, Idaho. (208) 476-3320.

The Snowflake Faire - Crafts, gifts, baked goods, jellies, candies, collectibles and found treasures. Hot soup, homemade pie at Maggie’s Cafe opens at 11 a.m. Dec. 6. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 501 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 664-5533.

Winter Sale Event - Over 30 vendors with products for purchase or order. Raffled items benefit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Dec. 6. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 1404 N. Ash St. (509) 326-5124.

Alternate Gift Fair - Crafts and live music. Benefits Hope House and the Second Harvest Food Bank. Dec. 7. 12:30-2 p.m., Unitarian Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 325-6383.

Christmas Festival and Crafts Fair - Dec. 11. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Lakeland Villages, 2320 N. Salnave Road, Medical Lake. (509) 299-1825.

Breakfast with Santa - Enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the elves. Menu includes: pancake, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and peppermint ice cream. Listen to a story read by Mrs. Claus, make arts and crafts with Santa’s elves and have your picture taken. Every child will go home with a gift from Santa. Two sessions are available to register for: Session 1/No. 7066, 8-9:30 a.m. and Session 2/No. 7067, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration is required. Provide class number when registering. Dec. 13. Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $15/adults, $12 children. (509) 625-6200.

Christmas Craft Fair - Benefits a mission to Uganda, Africa, where medical and spiritual help will be provided for orphanages, schools, prisons and churches. Dec. 13. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 423 N. Lincoln, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-6858.

Christmas Lighting Festival - Enjoy lighting festivities, food, sledding, holiday music, sleigh rides and more. Dec. 20-21. Downtown Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Washington. (509) 548-5807.

Home/Garden

Poinsettia Open House - Over 49 poinsettia cultivars grown by second-year greenhouse and floral students at Spokane Community College. Vote for your favorite cultivar. Plants will also be available for purchase. Runs through today. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, Greenhouses, Building 10, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission. (509) 533-8167.

Kinnikinnick Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society - Program features Phil Hough with his photos of Wildflowers of the Northern Rockies. Meeting co-sponsored by Sandpoint’s Parks and Recreation Department. Saturday. 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-7928.

Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Dec. 5, 6 p.m., tree lighting ceremony in the lobby, free; Free viewing of 12 trees and gifts on The Davenport Mezzanine, Dec. 6-13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Dec. 6, Mobius Kids Santa Breakfast; Dec. 6, Gala Dinner Dance; Dec. 7, “An Evening with Eckart and Friends,” Isabella Ballroom, $10/door; Dec. 8, Red Hat Luncheon, reservations required at (509) 458-8733; Dec. 9-11, Macy’s Style Show and Luncheon (Dec. 12 SOLD OUT); Dec. 13, Raffle drawing in lobby of trees. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $1/raffle tickets for trees. (509) 458-TREE.

Holiday Heritage Home Tour - Ninth annual event sponsored by Spokane Preservation Advocates. Tour four historic homes in the South Hill Historic Neighborhood. Dec. 6. Noon-4 p.m., 1115 W. 10th Ave. $15/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 456-3828.

19th Annual Holiday Tour - Presented by North Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association. Visit www.NIBBA.com for a list of participating BandBs and driving directions. Dec. 14. Noon-5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene. Free, bring nonperishable food items for the food bank or a donation to the “Christmas For All” Fund. (208) 687-1269.

Animals

Fall Frolic All Breed Sanctioned B Dog Match - Held indoors by the Coeur d’Alene Dog Fanciers, an AKC nonprofit club. Classes offered are confirmation, novice A and B obedience, Rally and Junior Show. Mail pre-entries to CDADF, P.O. Box 3062, Hayden, ID 83835. Registration from 7-8:30 a.m. on day of event. Saturday. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $5/early registration, $7/day of event. (208) 762-1053 or 773-4854.

Eagle Watching Cruise - All ages. Observe eagles in their natural habitat while taking a two-hour cruise around the northern bays of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Hot or cold drinks, hot dogs and other snacks will be available for purchase. Cruises will be held Dec. 20-21 and 27-28, 12:30 p.m., Boardwalk Marina at Lake Coeur d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene. $19/age 13 and older; $12/ages 6 to 12; Free/children age 5 and younger. (509) 625-6200.