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Arts/Crafts
Coeur d’Alene Eagles Arts and Crafts Market - Featuring locally made arts and crafts with proceeds to benefit Eagles charities. Saturday, 11 a.m., 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-8526.
Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival - Original and finely crafted items. Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Washington State University, Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman. Free admission. (509) 332-5206
Home/Garden
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes - Two-class series is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Call or e-mail to register before class date. Sept. 14-15, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Priest River, Idaho (location to be determined). $10; online classes available for $50. (208) 265-2227
P lant Clinic - Hosted by the Master Gardeners. Bring questions and/or samples of plants or pest problems for help. Sept. 19, 10 a.m., Deer Park Library, Conference Room, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 276-9870
Master Gardeners Youth Program - Look at garden bugs while participating in various hands-on activities. Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. Deer Park Library, Conference Room, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free; preregistration required. (509) 276-9870
Fifth Annual Fall Festival of Homes - Featuring 37 new homes from 21 area builders. Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 2-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www. SpokanesFestivalofHomes.com, (509) 532-4990
Art of Planting Design Workshop and Book Signing - Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation, featuring Richard Hartlage, author and landscaper for the Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens restoration. Sept. 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $20. (509) 625-6677
Project HOPE Garden Party - Potluck. Sept. 30, 6 p.m., 2605 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 328-6527
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Sandpoint - Two-class series is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Call to register before class date. Oct. 19-20, 5:30 p.m., Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave, Sandpoint. $10; online classes available for $50. (208) 265-2227
Animals
AFA Ferret Show - Sponsored by the Inland Northwest Ferret Association. Sept. 12, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. (509) 276-9067
Spokane Humane Society 2010 Calendar/Photo Contest - Calendar will feature winners from the Pet Calendar Photo Contest. Pet owners are encouraged to submit digital photographs of their pets; please include your pet’s name and favorite hobby or most endearing traits. Through Sept. 15. Spokane Human Society, 6607 N. Havana St. $25. (509) 979-9996, www.spokanehumanesociety.org
Stroke Stampede - Benefit relay race (horse and rider/runner or bicyclist and runner). Hosted by Hoofprints Riding Club in cooperation with Spokane County Extension Office. Sept. 27, Riverside State Park. Donation. (509) 869-4681