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Tue., Nov. 28, 2006

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How to Make Roped Dog Leashes Class - Children can make a leash for your favorite pet, your friend’s pet or donate one to an animal shelter. Materials and instruction supplied along with a beverage. Classes at 10 and 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Call for reservations from 10 a.m.-noon., On Sacred Grounds: Coffee Tea and Specialty Shoppe, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $6. (509) 747-6294.

Holiday Dog Party - Third annual holiday dog party to benefit Dachshund Rescue Northwest. Features potluck dinner, dog games, dog training tips and demonstrations including teaching your dogs to run annual Wiener Dog Races. Dogs available for adoption. Small dog breeds, dachshunds or mixes welcome. No large breeds; please clean up after your dog. Reservations required. Dec. 10. 1 a.m.-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 (two adults, two children). (509) 244-1712.

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