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Tue., Feb. 14, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

New Spaces Clutter Control Seminars:

All presentations are at Amazing-Nu’ Spaces, 12412 E. Sprague Ave. Free. 928-2629.

Photos – Turn the hodgepodge into pleasing results. Wednesday. 1 p.m.

Closets – Showcase your favorite fashions. Saturday. 1 p.m.

Kids – How to make organizing fun so kids will stay motivated. Feb. 22. 1 p.m.

Garage/Travel - Space can be found - up, down and all around. Feb. 25. 1 p.m.

Home Depot Seminars:

All presentations are at Home Depots stores, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene. 534-8588; 466-8991; (208) 676-1441.

Hanging and Repairing Drywall – Thursdays in February. 7 p.m.

Installing Easy Flooring Solutions – Fridays in February. 7 p.m.

Designing the Perfect Bathroom – Saturdays in February. 2 p.m.

Update your Cabinets and Fixtures – Sundays in February. 2 p.m.

28th Annual Home and Yard Show – Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises, this year’s event will feature displays and demonstrations with home and yard related products, services and improvements. Includes special attractions of flowers, trees and waterfalls. Feb. 23, noon-9 p.m., Feb. 24. noon-9 p.m., Feb. 25. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Feb. 26. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6 for adults, kids 12 and under, free. 924-0588.

Home History Workshop – Learn how to research your home’s history. Feb. 25. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $35. 456-3931.

Antique Appraisal Days – Appraisal experts will evaluate family treasures such as fine and costume jewelry, fine and decorative arts, quilts and antiquarian books. Appraisals are conducted on a first-come first-served basis. No musical instrument appraisals will be available. Proceeds support the ongoing restoration of the Campbell House. Sponsored by The Spokesman-Review. March 24-25. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10/item (limit 5 items). 456-3931.

North Idaho Fair – Aug. 23-27. This year’s theme is “Blue Ribbon Good Times.” Fair gates open each day at 9 a.m. Exhibit buildings open Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Carnival is open Wednesday-Saturday, noon-11 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. $6/general, $2.50/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger, $3/parking. (208) 765-4969.

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