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Latest in Flooring Solutions - The Home Depot is presenting this class Thursdays in September. 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.

Innovative Paint Applications - Home Depot is presenting this class Saturdays in September. 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.

Innovative Ways to Make Over a Room: Quick Bathroom Updates - Presented by Home Depot. Sept. 21. 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.

Create a Fun and Durable Kids Room - Presented by Home Depot. Sept. 23. 10 a.m., 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.

The Farm Chicks Antique Show - Featuring antiques, vintage finds, live music, food, farm goods and vendors. Sept. 23-24. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fairfield. $5/adults, free/children. (509) 954-1692.

Enhance the Functionality of Your Kitchen - Presented by Home Depot. Sept. 24. 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.

28th Annual Autumn Inspirations Quilt Show - 500 quilts will be on display at this event that also features demonstrations, merchants, and more. The show is open Oct. 13 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 324 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane. $6, good for all three days. (509) 466-7812.

Past Blessings Antique Show and Music Fest - Antique show with vendors from throughout the Northwest. Furniture, quilts, linens, old pottery, china, old paintings, kitchenware, farm finds and more. Enjoy country and bluegrass music from various groups including Emma’s Nasty Apple, The Doghouse Boyz, Lonesome Lyle Morse, Mark Walker Rhodes, The Crooked Kilt, and Bluegrass Conspiracy. Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bigelow Gulch Central Grange, 7001 E. Bigelow Gulch Road. $3 general admission, free for kids ages 12 and younger. Admission good both days. (509) 499-5099.

Garden

Small Acreage Farming and Market Gardening Course - Short courses for small acreage landowners to learn the potential of their lands. Topics include weeds, water, livestock, berries, herbs, organic practices, nursery, land evaluation and greenhouses. Offered by the University of Idaho Extension. Wednesdays through Nov. 15. Plummer, Idaho, 2:30-5 p.m. and St. Maries, 6-8:30 p.m. Benewah County Extension, 701 College Ave., $50 (limited scholarships available). (208) 686-1716.

Tips and Products to Simplify Landscaping - Home Depot is presenting this class Sundays in September. 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.

Water Gardens - This Specialty Landscape class is presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners and will discuss design tips and plant recommendations. Sept. 23. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Author Linda Beutler - Presents “Gardening With Clematis,” a narrated slide show, which features her collection of over 275 separate species and cultivars. Sept. 27. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

National Public Lands Day Event - Participate in trail cleanup and other activities. Free barbecue and certificate of appreciation lunch provided to participating volunteers at 12:30 p.m. Park entrance fee is waived for volunteers and their families for the day. Wear closed-toed shoes, long pants and shirts and gloves. Sept. 30. 8 a.m.-noon, Priest Lake State Park, 314 Indian Creek Park Road, Coolin, Idaho. Free. (208) 443-2200.

Wildlife Friendly Gardens - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will discuss how to attract birds, butterflies and more, depending on what you plant. Sept. 30. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

River Cleanup - Pick up trash in High Bridge Park, Peoples Park and along the Spokane River. Afterward, enjoy a festival with music, activities, environmental education for kids and numerous community groups. A bicycle corral will be available for those who bike to the event. Oct. 7. 9 a.m.-noon, meet at High Bridge Park, Riverside Avenue at A Street. Free. (509) 329-1410.

Sundays in the Garden - Tour and history of the Nishinomiya Japanese Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of Manito Park. Oct. 8. 2 p.m., Manito Park, Japanese Garden, 21st Avenue at Bernard Street. $5. (509) 456-8038.

Rock Gardens - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will discuss rock choices, placement and more. Oct. 14. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Basic Landscape Design - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will discuss a step-by-step process that will help you start your dream garden. Oct. 21. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Pets

Dog Daze of Coeur d’Alene - P.A.W.S. Coeur d’Alene is presenting this fundraiser that includes a Best Tail Chase contest, a Best Two-Legged Walk contest and more. Proceeds will benefit a new animal shelter. Sept. 30. Noon-3 p.m., Downtown Coeur d’Alene City Park, Coeur d’Alene. $2 per contest if pre-registered. $3 per contest the day of show. (208) 699-4597, or (208) 691-7631.

The Inland Northwest’s Great Arts Adventure - Featuring works by local artists. Also features vendor booths including demonstrations, educational information, methods and materials. Pets will be available at event for adoption. Sept. 30-Oct. 1. 10 a.m., Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. $5.00 general admission, or free with food or animal product donation to SpokAnimal or Ferret Haven. (509) 327-6622.

Tux and Tails Dinner and Auction - Spokane Humane Society’s Seventh annual event. Sept. 30. 6 p.m., Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 467-5235 ext.22.

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk - Raise money and awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the Alzheimer’s Association. The annual Doggie Walk begins at 10 a.m. and the Memory Walk at 11. There is no charge to participate in the 3-mile walk. To register or form a team, visit www.spokanememory walk.kintera.org or www.inwalza.org. Oct. 7. 11 a.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. (509) 473-3390.