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Arts/Crafts

Inland Crafts - 28th annual exhibition and sale of fine contemporary crafts. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $5. (509) 995-7956

Wintertime Arts and Crafts Bazaar - Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in the hotel lobby and upstairs conference room. Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, U.S. Highway 95, Worley, Idaho. (800) 523-2464, ext. 7297

University High School Craft Fair - Presented by the school’s instrumental music parents and students. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 32nd Avenue and Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $2/adults, children admitted free. (509) 928-8016

The Riverpoint Holiday Faire - Handcrafted items. Wednesday, noon-6 p.m., EWU Riverpoint Campus-Student Academic Center Lobby, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Free admission. (509) 828-1220

Winter Indoor Market - Local growers and artisans. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. Free admission. (509) 325-2518

Holiday Festival of Fair Trade - Fairly traded goods including clothing, textiles, baskets, books, coffee, jewelry and more. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. (across from the county courthouse), Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 255-4410

Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - 34th annual event featuring more than 300 artists and crafters. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588

Craft/Bazaar/Bake Sale - Raising funds for summer youth camperships. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 218 E. Crawford Ave., Deer Park. (509) 276-2954

Annual Holiday Bazaar - Featuring handcrafted treasures, baby items, gift baskets, baked goods, raffles and more. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 772-7928

Craft Show - Handcrafted items. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Elks Lodge No. 228, 2605 N. Robie Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 928-8166

Festival of Fair Trade - Sweatshop-free handcrafts, clothing, jewelry and pottery from Nepal, Mexico, Chile, Guatemala, Vietnam and other far corners of the world. Nov. 26-28, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., The Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 464-7677, www.festivaloffairtrade.com

Sit.sitkw Indian Art Market - Presented by The One Sky Art Council. Nov. 26-28, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, U.S. Highway 95, Worley, Idaho. (800) 523-2464, ext. 7297

“Deck the Falls” Community Event - Craft and vendor fair, luncheon and more. Dec. 3-5, The Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. (509) 446-4108

Craft Fair - Handmade items including woodwork, jewelry, soaps and more. Proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Dec. 3, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., lower level near the cafeteria. Free admission. (509) 232-8133

Winter Market - Sponsored by Heart of the Arts Inc., featuring food, crafts, children’s activities, art and more. Dec. 4, Jan. 22 and Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-0443

East Valley High School Winter Craft Fair - Dec. 4-5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 15711 E. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-2839

Craft and Gift Fair - 15th annual event featuring craft and gift items, lunch, coffee, hot cocoa, cider and baked goods. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Christian School, 6439 N. Fourth St., Dalton Gardens, Idaho. Free admission and parking. (208) 772-7118

Christmas Bazaar on the Palouse - Local crafters and homemade gifts; lunch available. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294

Ritzville Holiday Bazaar - 37th annual event sponsored by the Ritzville branch of the American Association of University Women, with more than 40 vendors selling baked goods, gifts, decorations, toys and more. Lunch options available in the cafeteria. Dec. 4. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ritzville Grade School, 401 E. Sixth Ave., Ritzville. (509) 659-0488.

Holiday Gift Gala - Fifth annual event featuring the work of 40 artists and craftspeople, with book signing and samples from “A Palette of Favorite Recipes.” Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Free admission. (509) 229-3414

Spokane Art School Yuletide 2010 - Holiday festival of fine arts and crafts. Dec. 10, noon-8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free. (509) 456-3931

Home/Garden

Poinsettia Open House - Hosted by the Spokane Community College Greenery, featuring 28 varieties of poinsettias cultivated by horticulture/nursery students. Visitors can vote for their favorite and purchase poinsettias. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., SCC, Building 10, 1810 N. Greene St. (509) 533-8167

Ferris High School Poinsettia Sale - Four-inch, 6-inch and 8-inch pots available with a choice of six colors; also 14-inch evergreen wreaths, holiday centerpieces with fresh greens and candle accent, and 10-foot long cedar garlands. Order by Friday to pick up in the Ferris gymnasium on Dec. 1 from 3-7 p.m.; order forms available at http://ferrisseniorallnighter.com/ pointsettiasale1119.html. Proceeds support the school’s Senior All-Nighter, a drug and alcohol-free graduation party. 3020 E. 37th Ave. (509) 990-3728, (509) 209-6367

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Coeur d’Alene - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors Conference Room, 409 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 667-0664

Solar Power Class - Learn the basics of solar power and how to get started. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague Ave. $35, includes materials and handouts. (509) 924-8803

Campbell House Holidays - Historic mansion at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, decorated for the season. Admission includes home tour and the museum’s exhibit galleries. Self-guided tours Nov. 26-27, Dec. 22-24 and 29-31 and Jan. 1, noon-4 p.m.; regular guided tours available on other December dates the museum is open. 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and children, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Presentation - Jennifer Costich-Thompson presents the results of the 2010 botanical surveys and monitoring. Nov. 27, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. (208) 946-9127

North Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association 21st Annual Winter Tour - Visit nine B&Bs from the Coeur d’Alene area north to Bonners Ferry, Bayview, Athol and Rathdrum and east to Kingston. Homes will be decorated for the holiday season, all serving refreshments; donation of canned food items to benefit local food banks requested at each location. For details, visit www.nibba.com. Dec. 12, noon-5 p.m. Free. (208) 457-9519

Family Day at Shared Harvest Community Garden - Day of family activities hosted by Pilgrim’s Market. Dec. 15, 9:30-11 a.m., corner of 10th St. and Foster Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730

Animals

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society Trip - Look for loons, waterfowl, Northern Shrike, Bohemian Waxing and American Tree Sparrow. Bring a lunch and water. Saturday, 8 a.m., meet at Fernan Ranger Station, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-4739

Friends of Turnbull Winter Festival - Featuring elk tours, a live raptor program presented by the West Valley Outdoor Learning Center, chili, cornbread and warm beverages. Holiday gifts available for purchase at the Friends of Turnbull Store. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. Call for elk tour reservations. (509) 235-4531

Pet Photos with Santa - For dogs, cats and other domestic pets. Dec. 5 and 12, 6-7 p.m., River Park Square Atrium, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 363-0304