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Tue., Oct. 31, 2006

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Garden

Iris Society - The Town and Country Iris Society meets the first Friday of each month. 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. 926-4225.

Flower Arranging - The University of Idaho Bonner County Master Gardeners are presenting Nicole French from Petal Talk in this home horticulture class. Nov. 14. 6-8 p.m., The University of Idaho Bonner County Extension office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

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.

Home

Painting Touch-up and Techniques - Part of Home Improvement Week. Thursday. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Lighting Solutions for Holiday Entertaining - Part of Home Improvement Week. Friday. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Community Raffle, Cow Plop and Cartoonist - Cow plop fundraiser at noon benefits Becky Floch who recently had surgery for an aneurism. Cartoonist Jim Lisk will draw people and critters from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $2/cow plop chance, $5-10/cartoon drawing. (509) 747-6294.

Create an Energy-Efficient Home - Part of Home Improvement Week. Saturday. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Flooring Solutions - Part of Home Improvement Week. Sunday. 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Simple Ways to Refresh Your Kitchen - Part of Home Improvement Week. Monday. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Window Covering Basics - Part of Home Improvement Week. Next Tuesday. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Simple Bathroom Repairs and Upgrades - Part of Home Improvement Week. Nov. 8. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Creating a Home Theater - A Home Depot Workshop. Nov. 11. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 534-8588; 9116 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-8991; 220 W. Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene, (208) 676-1441; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, (509) 891-0613.

Farmers’ markets

Friday Fall Market - Breads, food and beverages by local farmers and artisans. Held Fridays through Nov. 17. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 232-1950.

Pets

SCRAPS Friends of the Dog Park Volunteer Meeting - This meeting is for volunteers for the Dog Park. Nov. 16. 6-8 p.m., Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana. (509) 624-3477; (509) 477-1967; or (509) 477-2752.

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