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Tue., March 14, 2006

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Home Depot seminars: All presentations are at Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave.; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441.

Color Confidence: Ralph Lauren Paint – Home improvement workshop, Saturdays. 10 a.m.

Installing a Ceiling Fan – Home improvement workshop, Sundays. 1 p.m.

Spring Cleaning Tips – Home improvement workshop. March 26. 1 p.m.

Working with Tile: Floors and Walls – Home improvement workshop. March 30. 7 p.m.

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. 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.

Spokane Real Estate Investment Seminar – “Millionaire Real Estate Investment” seminar. Featuring Bob Garwood of the Garwood Group Inc. and Keller Williams Realty Spokane. Real estate is the most powerful investment vehicle affecting one’s net worth and an individual’s home is likely the best accidental investment they make. Learn where and how to start. Attendees receive a free copy of “The Millionaire Real Estate Investor.” Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Call (509) 329-9404 or at www.SpokaneRealEstate Investor.com. March 25. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Keller Williams Realty Spokane, 802 N. Washington St., Spokane. Free. 993-8776.

Spokane Home and Garden Show – This year’s show will include displays of home furnishings, home theater, landscaping, indoor water walls and more. The event also includes hourly seminars and garden experts. Hours are March 31, noon-9 p.m.; April 1, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; April 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention and Ag Trade Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7/adults, children under age 12/free. 534-5380.

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 Aug 23-26, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Carnival is open Aug. 23-26, noon-11 p.m., and Aug. 27, 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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