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Arts/Crafts
Funky Junk Antique Show and Crafts Market - April 9-10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Irish Dance Hall, 8216 E. Big Meadows Road (Highway 2 north, turn right on Elk-Chattaroy Road, veer right onto Big Meadows), Chattaroy, Wash. $2 (good both days); free/age 12 and younger. Train ride tickets available for the mini-railroad. (509) 869-5097
Spokane Handweavers Guild - Sarah Swett, a tapestry artist, weaver, spinner and knitter from Moscow, Idaho, will show and discuss examples of her work. April 12, 6 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Free; refreshments served.
Home/Garden
“Gardening with Native Plants”- Dixie Chichester will discuss characteristics of native plants of Pend Oreille County and how to use these plants in your landscape. Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sacheen Lake Fire Station, 6131 Highway 211, Newport, Wash. Free for Little Spokane River watershed residents, $5 for those living outside the watershed. (509) 447-6454
Gardening Classes at Post Falls Library - Honeybees and Beekeeping, Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Gardening with Perennials, April 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Hardy Roses, April 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Residential Landscape Design, April 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Post Falls Library, 812 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. People or pet food donations for food bank accepted. (208) 773-1506, ext. 23
Spokane Home and Garden Show – Thirty-fifth annual event. Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; April 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $8/adults, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-5380
Spokane Orchid Society Show and Sale - Saturday, noon-6 p.m., and April 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $2/adults, free/age 16 and younger. www.spokaneorchidsociety.org
Tree and Shrub Seedling Surplus Sale - Hosted by the Spokane Conservation District. A variety of conifers, shade trees, shrubs and groundcover will be available. April 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 210 N. Havana St. Only cash or check will be accepted. Five for $6 or $9, depending on species (cash or checks only). (509) 535-7274, www.sccd.org
Garden Party with Phyllis Stephens - Watch a live taping of Stephens’ Lawn and Garden Show on KXLY and get gardening tips from composting expert Anna Bailor, WSU Master Gardeners; horticultural therapist Cathi Lamoreux; Ritters Nursery and more. With giveaways and refreshments. April 9, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 536-6656
SCC Flower and Garden Show - Featuring floral and garden exhibits; a judged flower show; six lectures/demonstrations with notable gardeners; fresh flower market; and a magical sprout room where children can plant a pot or make an arrangement, have their picture taken and get a flower fairy’s autograph. Speakers will include garden columnist Pat Munts from The Spokesman-Review’s Voice sections and and KXLY’s “Garden Lady,” Phyllis Stephens. April 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission and parking. (509) 624-3457
Vegetable Gardening 101 - Pick up gardening tips from Steve Nokes, a Spokane County-WSU Master Gardener, and get ready to harvest vegetables from your own backyard. April 10, 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Animals
Chicken Keeping 101 Workshop - Learn about Spokane-area regulations, housing, breed selection, feeding and caring for chickens, raising baby chicks and egg production. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Sun People Dry Goods Co., 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. $20; preregistration required at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/165947. (509) 368-9378