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Arts/crafts

Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show – The 38th annual event. More than 300 artists and crafters. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger; free parking. (509) 924-0588.

Metaphysical Christmas Boutique - Christmas and spiritual gifts created by your local community. Find sacred prints, angel cards, crystals, jewelry, dream catchers, books, CDs, candles, yard art, Christmas decor, flowers and more. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quality Inn Oakwood, 7919 N. Division St. Free admission. (509) 468-9001.

10th Annual Handmade Ornament Show - Nov. 28-30. Features handmade Christmas ornaments from a variety of popular local artists. Materials include paper, beads, wire, glass, feathers and found objects. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Art School. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.

Medical Lake Middle School Craft Show & Expo – More than 50 crafters and small business vendors. Bake sale and pizza sale. Benefits Medical Lake High School All-Nighter. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Medical Lake Middle School, 1010 E. Lake St., Medical Lake. (509) 362-3760.

19th Annual Craft and Gift Fair - Presented by Coeur d’Alene Christian School. Featuring craft and gift items, lunch, coffee, hot cocoa, hot cider and baked goods. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Christian School, Fourth and Hanley, Dalton Gardens, Idaho. Free admission and parking. (208) 772-7118.

St. Luke’s Snowflake Faire - Handmade crafts, affordable gifts, homemade soup and pie, original art, raffles, gently-used treasures, baked goods, stocking stuffers. Dec. 6, 9 a.m., St. Luke Episcopal Church, 501 W. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 664-5533.

SCC Holiday Arts, Crafts and Food Fair – More than 100 vendors offering one-of-a-kind items gifts, holiday floral displays, and more. Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Spokane Community College, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission and free parking. (509) 434-6576.

German Christmas Market - Presented by the German American Society. Say hello to Santa. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third Ave. Free admission. (509) 747-0004.

Holiday Gift Gala - Ninth annual event where visiting artists and resident artisans offer their holiday works along with an expanded gift shop. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. Free admission. (509) 229-3414.

EVHS Band Annual Winter Craft Fair – More than 70 local vendors and crafters selling mostly handmade items. There will be food and drinks available. Dec. 6-7, 10 a.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley Ave. $1/admission. (509) 850-5714.

41st Annual Ritzville Holiday Bazaar - 30-40 vendors selling crafts and products. Lunch service is available by local business, Soup It Up. Santa photos available, bring your own camera. Vendors selling baked good, gifts, decorations, toys, Scholastic books for children. Sponsored by Ritzville branch of AAUW. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ritzville Grade School, 401 E. Sixth St., Ritzville. Free admission. (509) 659-4986.

Craft classes/workshops

Creative Expressions for All - Share ideas and learn about embroidery machines from instructors. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $10. (509) 467-8210.

Fit For Real People - Do you love to sew but have problems with the fit of your garments? Learn your correct pattern size with only one measurement. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Top Stitch, 3808 N. Monroe St. $95/four week session. (509) 328-7397.

Christmas Ornament Workshop - Create your own Christmas ornament with an artist. All materials included, as well as light refreshments. Saturday, 4-6 p.m., Avenue West Gallery, 707 W. Main Ave., Suite B11. $12. (509) 838-4999.

Fresh Wreath Making Class - All the evergreens, ribbon, decorations and wreath forms will be provided, but feel free to bring your own goodies like battery operated lights, treasured ornaments, or vintage accessories. Dress warmly, this is an outdoor class. There will be chili, holiday tunes and merriment. Nov. 30, 1 p.m., Manic Moon & More, 1007 W. Augusta Ave. $30. (509) 413-9101.

Christmas Tree Circle Napkins - Learn to make this fun circle napkin for gifts or holiday luncheons on the serger or sewing machine. Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $10. (509) 467-8210.

3-D Printing Cookie Cutters - Learn how to create your very own unique cookie cutter using a 3-D printer. No 3-D printer experience necessary. Printed cookie cutters will be ready one week after the event. Registration required. Space is limited. Visit www.scld.org. Dec. 3 and Dec. 8, 7-9 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Snowman Mug Rug Class - Class includes painting on fabric, applique and finish work on one mug rug. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $20. (509) 467-8210.

Marlene’s Marching Birds - Come create a pieced, appliqued and quilted Marching Bird. Dec. 5, 10 a.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $35. (509) 467-8210.

Animals

Spokane Humane Society “Home For The Holidays” - Stop in for a tour of the shelter and the new spay/neuter clinic, meet the staff and volunteers, enjoy refreshments and play with the cats and visit with the dogs. For more information, contact Kerry Wiltzius at kwiltzius@spokane humanesociety.org or by phone. Dec. 6, 11 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. Free. (509) 467-5235, ext. 211.