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Craft Classes/Workshops
Sewing 101 - Have fun while learning new techniques. The first project will be a tote bag. Kits are available. Please bring your lunch. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $20. (509) 467-8210.
Lady Bug Quilting Academy - Learn proper techniques of fabric handling, quilting and advance to making your own interpretations of your chosen patterns. Class will be every Wednesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. through March 25. No class Jan. 21 and Feb. 18. Class size is limited; call for more information or to sign up. Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $250. (509) 467-8210.
Beginning Sewing Level I - Learn to sew or improve your skills in this hands-on beginner class. Meets Wednesdays through Jan. 28, 4-6 p.m., Top Stitch, 3808 N. Monroe St. $70. (509) 328-7397.
Knit a Sweater - For beginner to intermediate knitters, learn how to knit a simple hooded sweater with a kangaroo pocket. The Wonderful Wallaby pattern is knit in the round and is available in child through adult sizes. Registration is required. Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., through Feb. 19. Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland Ave. $54; supply list available. (509) 325-3001.
Days 4 Girls International - Bring your sewing machine and come sew with a group. Thursday, 10 a.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. Free. (509) 467-8210.
Beginning Sewing Level II-III - Improve your skills and build on what you’ve learned in Level I. Offered 4-6 p.m. on Fridays through Jan. 30. Top Stitch, 3808 N. Monroe St. $70. (509) 328-7397.
Fit for Real People - Love to sew but have problems with fitting? Learn from trained Palmer/Pletsch instructor how to alter patterns to fit you. This hands-on workshop is for intermediate level sewers. Saturday, 9 a.m., Top Stitch, 3808 N. Monroe St. $95. (509) 328-7397.
Placemats Extraordinare - Join Loretta Moore, fabric painter, and Lori Marsh, sewing educator, for a two-day class on creating special placemats. Call to register. Jan. 22-23, 10 a.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $50. (509) 467-8210.
Creative Expressions - Share your ideas and learn about embroidery machines from qualified instructors. Machine embroidery applique will be the emphasis this month. Jan. 27, 6-8 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $10. (509) 467-8210.
Home/Garden
Treecycling - Drop off your tree at the Ferris High School parking lot or contact (509) 230-6886 to schedule a local pickup. All proceeds go to the Senior All-Nighter, a drug- and alcohol-free graduation party. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $5/minimum drop-off; $10/local pickup.
The History of Food and Farming in Coeur d’Alene - Presented by the Inland Northwest Food Network. Join the INFN for their inaugural monthly gathering of foodies, farmers, and those committed to growing a local food system that provides access to healthy food for all. The featured speaker will be regional historian and author Robert Singletary. Event begins with a potluck and a meet-and-greet. Free. Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., University of Idaho Kootenai County Extension Office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (503) 307-4505.
2015 Horticulture Class Series - Jan. 15-April 2. The WSU Spokane County Extension is offering a 12-week class designed for those who want in-depth horticulture training for personal or professional development. Classes take place on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $275. (509) 477-2195.
Buried in Treasures Hoarding Facilitated Workshop - Jan. 15-April 2. Lightening the Load is offering a 12-week facilitated support group for individuals with hoarding issues. Workshop sessions are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Transitional Living Center, 3128 N. Hemlock St. $200; tuition assistance/payment plans offered. (509) 850-3905.
Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society Seminar - A seminar will be given by Gary Chang, biology professor at Gonzaga University, called: “Can Vigilante Weeders Join Forces with Biological Control Agents Against Dalmatian Toadflax?” Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Gonzaga University, Jepson Center, Room 113, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 313-6688.
“Brown Thumbs” Professional Gardening Course - Feb. 4-March 25. Learn to garden like a pro in this eight-week course. Classes held each Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Upon completion, students will receive a $50 Ritters gift card and a certificate of completion. Register by phone or in person at Ritters. Ritters Garden and Gift, 10120 N. Division St. $150/per person. (509) 467-5258.
Horticulture Workshops - The 2015 University of Idaho and Idaho Master Gardeners’ annual horticulture workshops are as follows: Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m., Idaho Native Tree and Forest Shrub ID, $10; Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Introduction to Beekeeping, $25/individual or $30/pair sharing materials; Feb. 23, 6-8 p.m., Basic Vegetable Gardening for Northern Idaho, $10; March 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Chicks in the City: Raising Chickens within City Limits, $10; March 9, 6-8 p.m., Get Busy Preserving, Canning, Dehydrating and Freezing Your Garden’s Bounty, $10; March 14, 1-4 p.m., Ethnobotanical Explorations, $10; March 16, 6-8 p.m., Vermiculture: Composting with Worms, $10; March 23, 6-8 p.m., Organic Roses and Rose Care, $10; March 30, 6-8 p.m., Soils 101, $10. Registration requested. University of Idaho Kootenai County Extension Office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 446-1680.
Animals
Furry Friend and Fitness - Learn how to lose weight while you exercise with your pets. Please do not bring your pets to the class. Jan. 24, 10 a.m., SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave. Free. (509) 477-2984.
Third Annual Dog/People Blood Drive - The Inland Northwest Blood Center will have its bus parked in front of the clinic so people can donate, and the Pet Emergency Clinic Blood Bank will be there to do initial blood typing and temperament testing on dogs. Eligible dogs must weigh more than 60 pounds, be 1 to 6 years old, and be healthy. Feb. 14, 1 p.m., Lincoln Heights Veterinary Clinic, 2829 E. 27th Ave. (509) 535-3551.