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Arts/Crafts

East Valley High School Winter Craft Fair - Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefiting the EVHS band students. East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-2839.

Annual Bake Sale and Mini Bazaar - Hosted by the St. Charles Altar Society. Following today’s 8 and 10 a.m. masses. St. Charles Catholic Church, 4515 N. Alberta St. (509) 276-5996 or (509) 326-0784.

Two Women Country Christmas - Celebrate the season with Two Women Vintage Goods Country Christmas Antique and Arts and Crafts Show. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Moran Prairie Grange, 6106 S. Palouse Highway. $3/admission.

Yuletide Fine Arts Fair - 31st annual event presented by the Spokane Art School in conjunction with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s BeGin event. Artists include: Don Barron and Cyan Parrish, Pat Boyd, Nan Drye, Ken Frybarger, Mari Anne Figgins, Darlene Hardenbrook, Jeff Harris, Janet Hess and Jennifer Phillips, Juaquetta Holcomb, Kris Howell, Kathleen Hubbard, Linda Lowry, Lorraine Marle and Christy Bowlin, Judy Meddaugh, Amy Mickelson, Michelle Mokrey, Sandy Mooney, Sharon Ronning, Bonnie Speigle and Dick Warwick. Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 11, 11 am.-3 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free admission. (509) 325-1500.

Winterfest - Arts and craft sale. Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Free.

Christmas Craft Fair - Second annual event. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Opportunity Christian Fellowship, 1313 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 926-2673.

Holiday Pottery Studio Sale - Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., ClayFox Clay School, 15221 N. Shady Slope Road. Free admission. (509) 466-4612.

Pilgrim’s Annual Holiday Gift Fair - Featuring fair trade, gourmet and unique gifts; live music; fresh coffee; a holiday food sampling and wine tasting; and more. Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Third Thursday Kids Craft Club - Hosted by the Tekoa Library. For youth ages 17 and younger. Make a craft and enjoy a snack. Dec. 15, 4 p.m., Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. Free. (509) 284-3121.

Home/Garden

Ritter’s Nursery Wreath Making Class - Learn how to make holiday wreaths using a variety of seasonal greens, cones, berries and sprigs provided by Ritter’s Nursery. Please bring pruners, four yards of your choice of ribbon and other holiday embellishments. Registration and payment required. Today, 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday, 5-8 p.m.; and Thursday, 5-8 p.m., 10120 N. Division St. $32. (509) 467-5258.

Pesticide Workshop - Offered by the University of Idaho Bonner and Boundary County Extension offices. Bonner County Workshop, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon at the Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., (208) 263-8511. Boundary County class is Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. at the Boundary County Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St. (208) 267-3235. $5.

Campbell House Holidays - Guests can tour the house at their leisure from noon-4 p.m., Dec. 21-24, Dec. 28-31 and Jan. 1. Regular guided Campbell House tours will be available on other December dates the museum is open. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students. (509) 456-3931.

Manito Open House – Hosted by the Friends of Manito, in the meeting room (east of Gaiser Conservatory). Children will be able to decorate cookies, and poinsettias will be available for purchase. Saturday. 4-7:30 p.m., Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. Free.

Animals

St. Nick’s Pet Picks - Bring your pet to take a holiday photo with Old Saint Nick at NorthTown Mall, Silver Lake Mall or Spokane Valley Mall. Mondays from 6 p.m.-close through Dec. 12.

Santa Paws Holiday Pictures - Bring your pets and the whole family. Proceeds benefit River’s Wish. Saturday. Noon-5 p.m., Five Mile Prairie Grange Hall, 3024 W. Strong Road. $5. (509) 998-0322.