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Arts/Crafts
Idaho Opal Jewelry of Gary Provost - Sponsored by Northwest Artists Cooperative; gems mined in Spencer, Idaho. Fine arts and crafts by more than 35 Northwest artists will also be on display. Friday, 5-8 p.m., 217 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-1464
As American as Apple Pie Quilting Bee - Presented by Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter. Games, door prizes, quilting and activities; bring that special quilt or block to work on and a potluck dish to share (coffee and tea provided). A sampling of art quilts will be shown and discussed. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall at Country Homes Blvd. Free. (509) 325-2496
Arts and Craft Fair - Fundraiser sponsored by Spokane Women’s Rugby Team. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. Free admission. (509) 475-6360
Co-op Kids at the Moscow Food Co-op - Children will make old-fashioned Valentines. Snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op, Moscow, Idaho. Open to children and their caregivers. Participants are welcome to bring pictures or supplies from home. Contact Rebekka Boysen-Taylor at amamaswork@yahoo.com with any questions. Tuesday, 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-Op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537
Community Roots Winter Market - Presented by PEACH (People for Environmental Action and Community Health,) a tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting local foods and goods with local people. Next Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 2015 N. Division St. (509) 435-5210
Vendors Wanted for Farm Fair - Vendors of antiques and rural crafts are invited to apply for booth space at MaryJane’s 2009 Farm Fair, July 4 at the Historic Barron Flour Mill in Oakesdale, Wash. Vendors are juried and selection is based on quality of goods and friendly personalities. Applications must be submitted by March 1 and are available via e-mail at rene@MaryJanesFarm.org or by mail at MaryJanesFarm, 1000 Wild Iris Lane, Moscow, ID 83843. (509) 786-2887
Custer’s Spring Arts and Crafts Show - 32nd annual event, with 300 artists and crafters featuring birdhouses, clay fountains, metal sculpture, hand-painted furniture, quilted wall hangings, dried florals, jewelry, functional pottery, nature photography, gourmet foods, clothing and more. March 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; March 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588
Spring Craft and Garden Show - Seventh annual fundraiser event sponsored by Lake City High School. Proceeds benefit the LCHS senior class. March 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 6101 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 660-0289
Home/Garden
“Propagation” - Hosted by the Friends of Manito. Steven Nokes will discuss plant propagation methods. Saturday, 1 p.m., Manito Park, Manito Meeting Room, east of Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 456-8038
Horticulture Class Series - Hosted by Washington State University Extension in Spokane County. Learn the basics of plant pathology, landscape design and maintenance, sustainable gardening, pest management, native plants and more. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., through April 30. County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $250. (509) 477-2048
Spokane’s 31st Annual Home and Yard Show - Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises. Featuring displays and demonstrations with home and yard-related products, services and improvements. Feb. 26-27, noon-9 p.m.; Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; March 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, free/ages 12 and younger, good all weekend. (509) 924-0588
Annual Appreciation Presentation and Tropical Sale - Presented by the Friends of Manito. Preregistration required. Feb. 28, 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 456-8038
Antique Appraisal Days - With fine art appraiser Margaret Minnick, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. April 17, 7 p.m., Minnick will discuss the fine art market and interesting Northwest painting appraisals, followed by a reception in the Campbell House. April 18, Minnick will be available to appraise works of fine art in 20-minute consultations, by appointment (limited to three paintings per person). Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $25/lecture; $35/each painting appraisal. Proceeds benefit the continued restoration of the historic Campbell House. (509) 456-3931
Custer’s Spring Antique and Collectors Sale - 34th annual event with more than 300 dealers including furniture, glassware, fine china, silver, vintage clothing, old toys, estate jewelry, prints, tools, coins, dolls and primitives. . April 24, 4-9 p.m.; April 25, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; April 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588