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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Mt. Spokane Job Fair Meet the managers and get answers to your questions and help in finding the perfect position. On-site interviews are held during the fair. Interview sign-ups close at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m., Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park, Lodge Two, 29500 N. Mt. Spokane Park Drive. (509) 238-2220.

Winter Swap North Idaho’s largest winter sports equipment and clothing event featuring thousands of new and used winter sports items being sold by both individuals and area winter sports stores. Visit www.winterswap.org. Register items to sell Friday, 3-8 p.m. and claim unsold items Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon. Swap is Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $5/general, free/age 12 and younger with paid adult. (208) 819-6548.

Appleway Florist open house The family-owned business celebrates 61 years with anniversary specials, door prizes, a raffle, desserts, coffee tasting and hot wassail. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Appleway Florist and Greenhouse, 11006 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 924-5050.

Endicott Community Club: German Dinner and Silent Auction Menu includes German and potato sausage, meatballs, noodles, Kraut Kouga, sauerkraut, tossed salad, coleslaw, rye bread, rolls, apple crisp, pumpkin dessert, cookies and beverages. Proceeds support community projects. Sunday, noon. Endicott Cafeteria and Gym, 308 School Road, Endicott. $12/general, $6/ages 6-10, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 657-3753.

STCU My Life, My Money Workshop: Become Debt Free Being debt free is achievable; it just takes a different point of view. Discover where your finances are now and where you want them to be. Learn how to use the tools that make debt-free living possible. Registration is required. Tuesday, 6-7 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 755-3980.

2013 Spokane National College Fair Representatives from more than 125 colleges will be on hand to answer questions and talk about their academic programs and more. 9 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. Register at www.gotomyncf.com or learn more at www.NationalCollegeFairs.org. Wednesday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 483-8511.

German-American Society Pioneer Day Honoring the thousands of German-speaking immigrants who settled in the Pacific Northwest during the last two centuries. In addition to the Concordia Choir of the German-American Society, we are welcoming the Singgemeinschaft Choir of Calgary, Alberta. Both groups will perform traditional German and American song selections. The festival begins at 6 p.m. with a German-style dinner. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing with music by the Good N’ Plenty Band. Reservations required. Saturday, Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third Ave. $15, includes dinner. (509) 747-0004.

IMPACT NWC 2013 Annual Fundraiser Janet Parshall, national on-air religious broadcaster and talk show host of “In The Market,” will be the keynote speaker for the 12th Annual Northwest Christian Schools fundraiser, IMPACT NWC 2013. Reservations are required. Online registration is closed, but a limited number of seats are available by calling (509) 238-4005 ext. 146 or emailing impact@nwcs.org. Saturday, 7 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (509) 238-4005 ext. 146.

Hope House Celebrity Fashion Show and Luncheon 15th annual event to provide shelter and refuge to vulnerable Spokane women. 11 a.m., wine tasting and auction; luncheon and fashion show at noon. Models include Mark and Alyssa Agee, Joyce M. Cameron, Rebecca Cleto, Elaine Couture, Steve Duvoisin, Officer Teresa Fuller, Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, Debi Moon, Sandy Mullen, Brian Myers, Dr. Darin Neven, Jeff Philipps, Lisa and Mike Rossi, Kristine Ruggles, Ryan Snider, Dave Sposito, Chief Rick Van Leuven, Kristen West, Officer Mike Yates and more. Emcee is Debra Wilde. Friday, Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd. $45/person, $350/table of eight. (509) 624-2378.

Maison de Couture Fashion Show All outfits and fashion accessories are from St. Vincent de Paul’s thrift stores and are modeled by local celebrities and friends. All outfits and many one-of-a-kind items can be purchased by the highest bidder. Proceeds will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho Family emergency programs. Friday, 7 p.m., Eagles Club, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 416-4716.

Polish Fall Festival Hosted by St. Stanislaus Ladies Altar Society and Knights of Columbus. Bingo is 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; dinner of Polish sausage and fried chicken with all the trimmings served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church parish hall, Second and McCartney streets, Rathdrum. Dinner: $8/adults, $3.50/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger, $30/family. (208) 687-4407.