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Innovative Ways to Make Over a Room: Quick Bathroom Updates - Presented by Home Depot. Thursday. 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. Saturday. 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. Saturday-Sunday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fairfield. $5/adults, free/children. (509) 954-1692.

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

Cathedral and the Arts Antique Show and Sale - 28th annual event. Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m.: preview party features antiques, wine, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, cathedral tours and organ performances. Tickets for preview party only: $35 (proceeds benefit the cathedral). Antique show and sale: Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 245-3107.

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.

East Valley High School Craft Fair - Event supports band activities. Sept. 30-Oct. 1. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 15711 E. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Valley. $1 admission. (509) 226-2824.

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 - Quality antique show with vendors from throughout the Northwest. Furniture, quilts, linens, old pottery, china, old paintings, kitchenware, farm finds and more. Enjoy fabulous 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, free/age 12 and younger. Admission good both days. (509) 499-5099.

Garden

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

Inland Empire Bonsai Society - The September meeting will discuss preparing Bonsai for fall and disease prevention. Sunday. Noon-3 p.m., Manito Park Garden Center. (509) 455-9576.

Flower Show School - The Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs is presenting this class to discuss becoming qualified evaluators at flower shows. There is a required reading list. Next Tuesday-Sept. 28. 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd., Spokane. Price varies, depending upon how many sessions you attend. (509) 747-4926.

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

Fall for the Garden - Sale of plants and garden adornments, to benefit the Healing Garden, adjacent to Bonner General Hospital. Watch art being created by the Plein Air Painters. Light refreshments will be available. Sept. 30. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 602 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 265-1179.

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-toe shoes, long pants, long-sleeve 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.

Waterwise Landscaping Class - This class will discuss information on planning, planting and maintaining landscapes that use less water. Classes meet Oct. 5 and 12. 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana, Spokane. $10 per class. (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.