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Arts/Crafts

Christmas Co-op Bazaar - Open daily. Friday through Dec. 24. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 15312 E. Sprague Ave., next to Hastings, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 926-4042.

Festival of Fair Trade - Beautiful and unique products and at the same time support the growing network of global partnerships that works to assure producers are treated fairly and products are created and marketed in accordance with Fair Trade principles. Friday-Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. Free admission. (509) 448-6561.

Hand-made Ornament Show - Second annual event. Friday-Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tinman Gallery 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.

Old Schoolhouse Kris Kringle Markt - Arts and crafts, holiday decorations and poinsettias. Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., through Dec. 16. 4000 Colville Road, half-mile west of the junction of Highways 395 and 292, Loon Lake, Wash. (509) 233-2222.

Yuletide Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Fair - Sponsored by Spokane Art School. View and/or purchase the work of the region’s best artists and fine craftspeople in one location. Gala opening on Friday, 5-9 p.m. Free public viewing Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The art show will continue through December. (509) 328-0900.

Holiday Bazaar - Kootenai Medical Center - Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Crafts, baked goods, candles and more. Thursday, 2-6 p.m., Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to area food banks. Kootenai Medical Center classrooms, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 666-2511.

Christmas Bazaar - Mead - Dec. 1-2. Handmade crafts and homemade goodies. Presented by Beacon Rebekah Lodge - No. 91 Mead. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the hall, corner of Market and Second streets. (509) 536-6009.

Holiday Bazaar - Gonzaga University - Dec. 1-2. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Crosby Student Center, 503 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 323-6123.

Hope for Cure Craft Fair - Supporting Providence Cancer Center. Dec. 1. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. (509) 483-8021.

Ritzville Holiday Bazaar - Sponsored by American Association of University Women - Ritzville Branch, featuring homemade crafts, jewelry, toys, baked goods and more. Lunch served 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Santa photos available. Benefits AAUW scholarships. Dec. 2. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ritzville Grade School. Free admission. (509) 659-4086.

Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Bazaar - All-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs and juice. Holiday craft sale and photos with Santa. Dec. 2. 9 a.m.-noon, Center Pointe, 1408 N. Washington St. $5/person, $17/family of four. (509) 325-5451.

Friendship Holiday Bazaar - Presented by North Idaho Christian School. Dec. 2. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 251 W. Miles Ave., Hayden. (208) 772-7546.

Snowflake Faire - Original artwork, antiques, baked goods and homemade jams, collectibles and more. Benefits community organizations. Dec. 2. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 501 Wallace, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-4512.

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 at 7 p.m. to benefit the renovation of the art center. Regular hours at the barn are Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 9. 419 N. Park Way on Highway 195, 16 miles south of Pullman, in Uniontown, Wash. $5/concert. (509) 229-3414.

Home

Campbell House Holidays - Cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, piano music by local music students and storytelling. Friday-Sunday and Dec. 16-Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Reading of “The Night Before Christmas” at 1 and 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 16-17 and Dec. 19-23, and at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/seniors and students, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 456-3931.

Creating a Home Theater - Home Depot 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 install ceramic tile, 11 a.m.; How to paint with crackle finishes, noon; How to decorate for the holidays, 1 p.m. Saturday. Lowe’s Home Improvement, 5204 E. Sprague Ave.; 6902 N. Division. (509) 533-0066; (509) 487-2326.

Flooring Solutions - Part of Home Improvement Week. 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.

HomeStarts - Community Frameworks is presenting this class that will discuss affordable home ownership, down payments and closing costs. Nov. 28. 6 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. (509) 484-6733, ext. 121.

Painting Touch-up and Techniques - Home Depot workshop. Nov. 30. 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. Dec. 2. 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.

Holiday Home Tour - The Spokane Preservation Advocates present this tour of homes in Comstock-Shadle Historic District. Houses include the Comstock-Shadle House, 1106 W. Ninth Ave.; Shadle-Hughes House, 1112 W. Ninth Ave.; Shadle-Veasey House, 1118 W. Ninth Ave.; the Comstock House, 1128 W. Ninth Ave. (not open for tour). Main floors will be open for viewing and decorated for the holidays. Dec. 2. Noon-4 p.m., $15 for adults, children under 12 admitted free with adult accompanying. (509) 747-6761.

Noon Treasure Box - A Home Depot Kids Workshop. Dec. 2. 9 a.m.-noon., 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.

Make Your Own Picture Frames and Chair Rails – Home improvement workshop. Dec. 3. 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.

Music in Historic Homes-Christmas at Cliff Aerie - Music from Allegro and spectacular residential architecture. A salon-style tea social and tour of the home post concert. Seatings are 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6. 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. Dec. 6. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Window Coverings 1-2-3 - A free home improvement workshop. Dec. 7. 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.

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. Dec. 10. 1-5 p.m., Sandpoint. $15. (208) 263-1441.

Garden

Community Treelighting Ceremony - Celebrating the Community Holiday Tree turning 30 years old. Saturday. 4:30 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free. (509) 625-6740.

Xeriscape - The University of Idaho Bonner County Master Gardeners are presenting Bob Wilson in this home horticulture class next Thursday.. 6-8 p.m., The University of Idaho Bonner County Extension office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Winter Festival - Turbull Wildlife Refuge - Presentation by Washington State University’s raptor rehabilitation program 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; music by Lonesome Lyle Morse 10-11 a.m., Laddie Ray Melvin 1-2 p.m. and Mark Kreilkamp 2-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the environmental education programs on the refuge. Call (509) 235-4723 to sign up for elk tours. Dec. 2. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. Donation. (509) 235-2760.

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. Dec. 8-17. 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. Dec. 9-10. 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, 2007. 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. May 12. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. (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 County 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.