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Fri., Dec. 17, 2004

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Holiday Lights at Manito Park - Gaiser Conservatory will be decorated with over 20,000 lights along with poinsettias, mums and more. Hours are 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., with best viewing after 4 p.m. Runs through Sunday. Manito Park. Free; 456-8038.

Home and Yard Show - 27th annual event; Feb. 24-25, noon-9 p.m.; Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Ag and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway; $6/general, 12 and under/free; 924-0588.

Lewisia and Clarkia and Other Plants of the Expedition - Sundays in the Garden series with Tonie Fitzgerald; Jan. 9, 2 p.m.; Manito Park meeting room, east of Gaiser Conservatory. $5/general, free to members; 456-8038.

Northwest Flower and Garden Show – Feb. 9-11. Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. 535-8434.

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