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Arts/Crafts

Christmas Co-op Bazaar – Open daily, with wreaths, decorated Christmas trees, Native American style crafts, clothing, florals, birdhouses, metal art, honey, wildlife photography and much more. Ten percent of total sales benefits the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Runs through Dec. 24. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 15312 E. Sprague Ave., next to Hastings, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 926-4042.

Old Schoolhouse Kris Kringle Markt – Today, Dec. 9, 12 and 16. Arts and crafts, holiday decorations and poinsettias. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Half-mile west of the junction of Highways 395 and 292. (509) 233-2222.

Holiday Boutique - Gifts, crafts and artwork. Wednesday. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Saint George’s School, Davenport House, 2929 W. Waikiki Road. Free admission. (509) 466-1636, ext. 306.

Whitworth Winterfest Arts and Crafts Sale – Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Whitworth College, Hixson Union Building multipurpose room. Free admission. (509) 777-3258.

Holiday Bazaar – Sponsored by Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Center, to benefit South Side Senior Center. Saturday. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 3151 E. 27th Ave. Free admission. (509) 448-0609.

Holiday Gala at the Dahmen Barn – Arts and crafts vendors, carolers and harp music from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Blue Ribbon Tea Company performs old time and original folk music Saturday at 7 p.m. to benefit the renovation of the art center. 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash., on Highway 195, 16 miles south of Pullman. $5/concert. (509) 229-3414.

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Music in Historic Homes-Christmas at Cliff Aerie - Music from Allegro. A salon-style, tea social and tour of the home follows concert. Seatings are 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Today through Wednesday. 708 W. Cliff Drive. $20. (509) 455-6865.

Author Kelly Lerner - Spokane architect presents a slide show “Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green-House,” which she co-authored with Carol Venolia. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Window Coverings 1-2-3 - A free home improvement workshop. Thursday. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Creating an Inviting Foyer for the Holidays - A free home improvement workshop. Saturday. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Lowe’s How-To Clinics - How to select tools for projects and gifts at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; How to install laminate flooring, noon. Saturday. Lowe’s Home Improvement, 5204 E. Sprague Ave.; (509) 533-0066; 6902 N. Division, (509) 487-2326.

Christmas Home Tour - Sandpoint - The annual Bonner General Hospital Holiday Home Tour benefits the Healing Garden. Five distinctive Sandpoint homes, decorated for Christmas, will be open, including the “Extreme Makeover” house. Tickets available at Sharon’s Hallmark, Eve’s Leaves, and the Bonner General Hospital switchboard. Sunday. 1-5 p.m. Sandpoint. $15. (208) 263-1441.

Make Your Own Picture Frames and Chair Rails - A home improvement workshop. Sunday. 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Campbell House Holidays - Historic cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, piano music by local music students and storytelling. Dec. 16-Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

Garden

Holiday Lights at Manito Park - Featuring holiday lights and plants. Conservatory open 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., best viewing is after 4 p.m. Friday- Dec. 17. Gaiser Conservatory, Manito Park, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Gaiser Conservatory Open House and Plant Sale - Hosted by the Friends of Manito, enjoy refreshments, children’s holiday cookie decorating activity and house plant sale. Saturday-Sunday. 4-7:30 p.m., Manito Park, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Gala East - A flower arranging program and tea presented by the Inland Empire District, Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. March 10. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Unitarian Universal Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort Wright Drive. $10. (509) 747-4926 or (509) 448-9267.

Garden Expo 2007 - More than 200 garden-related vendors will be at this show presented by the Inland Empire Gardeners. Free seminars, demonstrations and door prizes, and nursery plants to purchase. May 12. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission, free parking. (509) 535-8434.

Pets

Holiday Dog Party - Third annual holiday dog party to benefit Dachshund Rescue Northwest. Features potluck dinner, funny dog games, dog training tips and demonstrations including teaching your dog to run annual Wiener Dog Races. Also, dogs available for adoption. Small dog breeds, dachshunds or mixes welcome. No large breeds; please clean up after your dog. Reservations required. Sunday. 1-7 p.m., Lilac City Dog Training Club, 1612 E. Houston Ave. free admission, $5/attending dogs. (509) 838-3820.

Pet Fest - June 2-3. All-breed and all-species companion animal trade show and pet adoption extravaganza. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, free/ages 6 and younger, $20/family (2 adults, 2 children). (509) 244-1712.

Spokane Humane Society’s Parade of Paws - Fourth annual event. Walk your dog or a shelter dog on a 2- or 4-mile route. Collect pledges from family, friends, co-workers and anyone else who wants to help out. Get five or more walkers together and form a “Dog Pack.” June 16. 6607 N. Havana St., corner of Francis and Bigelow Gulch. (509) 467-5235.