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Tue., Dec. 19, 2006

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Campbell House Holidays - Historic cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, piano music by local students and storytelling, through Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Reading of “The Night Before Christmas” at 1 and 3 p.m. today-Saturday, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Runs through Jan. 1. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

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

Creating an Inviting Foyer for the Holidays - A free home improvement workshop. Saturday. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (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.; 6902 N. Division. (509) 533-0066; (509) 487-2326.

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

Arts/Crafts

Holiday Show - Moses Lake - Features ornaments, jewelry, sculptures, wooden bowls, pottery and more. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., through Dec. 30. Moses Lake Museum and Art Center, 228 W. Third Ave. (509) 766-9395.

Christmas Co-op Bazaar - Open daily, with wreaths, decorated Christmas trees, Native American style crafts, clothing, florals, birdhouses, metal art, honey, wildlife photographs and more. 10 percent of total sales benefits the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., through Saturday. 15312 E. Sprague Ave., next to Hastings, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 926-4042.

Garden

Christmas Tree Fundraiser - The children of the Hutton Settlement will be selling trees priced from $15-$40. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday The Hutton Settlement, 9907 E. Wellesley (enter on Upriver Drive). (509) 362-4524.

Christmas Tree Recycling - Sponsored by Cub Scout Pack #304. Hours are Dec. 29, 3:30-7 p.m.; Dec. 30, Jan. 5-6, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rosauers, 907 W. 14th Ave. $5. (509) 363-1882.

2007 Horticulture Class Series - The Washington State University Extension is offering horticulture classes that will discuss plant pathology, planting and pruning trees and shrubs and more. Gift certificates for the classes are available. Meets Thursday evenings. 6-9 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $175 for all 12 classes. (509) 477-2048.

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, door prizes, and nursery plants to purchase. May 12, 2007. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission, free parking. (509) 535-8434.

Pets

Pet Fest - June 2-3. All breed and all species companion animal trade show and pet adoption extravaganza. June 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., June 3, 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 two- or four-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.

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