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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Arts/Crafts

Custer’s Spring Arts & Crafts Show - Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Julyamsh Vision Seekers Youth Workshop - Explore your talents under the guidance of renowned American Indian Artists: Bobbie White (beadwork), Andrew Morrison (pop/graffiti art), Jaque Rickard (basketry). Designed for students 12-14 years old. Monday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. (208) 457-8950.

ANeMonE March Classes - Learn how to make a paper rose and greeting cards at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and March 21 and 22; Paper Flower Making 101 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. on March 17 and 31; Wedding class from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on March 17 and 31. Anemone, 302 W. Second Ave., Suite 102. $20-$35. (509) 838-7037.

Anna Maria Horner Event - Meet Anna Maria Horner, nationally recognized fabric pattern designer and author of two books, at her Friday night trunk show and lecture/demonstration. She will discuss her design process and offer a question and answer session. Refreshments and door prizes included. Starts Friday at 3 p.m. and continues through Saturday with an all-day workshop. The Top Stitch, 3808 N. Monroe St. $10. (509) 328-7397.

CVHS Arts and Crafts Show - Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.

Third Thursday Kids Craft Club - Hosted by the Tekoa Library. For youth ages 17 and younger. Make a craft and enjoy a snack. March 15 and April 19, 4 p.m. Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. Free. (509) 284-3121.

Natural Easter Egg Dyeing for Kids - Join Kendra Robinson-Harding of Discovery Education NW for a hands-on workshop designed for children ages 6-12. Learn how to use natural ingredients to make egg dye in every color of the rainbow. Registration is required. March 24, 1-3 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $30. (509) 368-9378.

Home/Garden

Canning Art - For ages 14 and older. Learn how to stock your pantry the old-fashioned way and learn healthy techniques of canning. Snack provided. Registration is required. Monday, 5:30 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $27 plus $5 lab fee due to instructor on the first day of class. (509) 625-6200.

Community Canopy Workshops - Registration required by Wednesday for these two workshops held on Friday. Topics include “Pests and Pesticides” by Scott Nielsen and Neal Kittelson from 9 a.m.-noon; and “Caring for Young Trees,” by Garth Davis and Tim Kohlhauff from 1-3:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10 per workshop. (208) 769-2266.

NIBCA Home and Garden Show - Friday, noon-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and March 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual showcase event by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-5518.

Herb Class - WSU Extension/Pend Oreille County Master Gardener Vicky Cahill will discuss how to grow herbs from seeds or cuttings, how to tell the difference between herbs and spices, and more. Register by calling (509) 447-2401. Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. $5/community members, $3/Master Gardeners.

Garden Expo 2012 - 250 vendors in attendance. Find plant sellers, garden stores, suppliers and manufacturers, unusual perennials, heirloom vegetables, tomato plants, bulbs, hosta, succulents, annuals, trees, garden artists and crafters. Also enjoy gardening seminars, grab a bite to eat, relax and listen to live music and have the opportunity to win a door prize. Presented by The Inland Empire Gardeners. March 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 535-8434.

Animals

Wieners on Parade - Dachshund Rescue NW - Join the Dachshund Club of Spokane members with your wiener dog to walk in the St. Patty’s Day Parade in downtown Spokane. Dress you and your dogs or wagons and strollers in green. The weather is usually nice and we have fun. Email dragoonfr@hotmail.com for more details. March 17. Meet near Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, southeast corner of the parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 796-2140.

Birds of Eastern Washington - Discover the joy of birding with Fran Haywood, who has studied birds throughout the lower 48 states for more than 40 years. Learn to identify birds in the local area. Class includes two evenings of instruction, slide illustrations of birds and handouts to help you study at home. Carpool to west Spokane, stroll along Indian Canyon bluff, then travel to Reardan’s Audubon Lakes, Davenport’s cemetery, and along a quiet dirt road a few miles southwest. Runs March 22-31. Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition. $65. (509) 279-6027.