Calendar

Garden

Town and Country Iris Society - The group meets for a luncheon; Sunday, 1 p.m., Marie Callender’s, 2111 N. Argonne Road. Monthly meetings will resume in March. (509) 926-4225.

Garden Talk with Amy Stewart - Garden writer will speak at the meeting of The Inland Empire Gardeners. Her topics will be “Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad and The Beautiful in the Business of Flowers” and “The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms.” She will also be available for book signings; Thursday, 7 p.m., Decades, 10502 E. Sprague. Free and open to the public. (509) 535-8434.

Managing Backyard Forests - Part of the evening Horticulture Series. Learn how to manage trees on small properties. Feb. 11. 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

Tree Fruits in the Home Orchard - Part of a series of Master Gardener Training classes open to the public. Feb. 11. 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5 per class. (208) 446-1693.

Growing Lavender in the Home Landscape - Part of the evening Horticulture Series. Small growers can learn how to grow and use lavender. Feb. 25. 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

Insect identification and control - Part of a series of Master Gardener Training classes open to the public. Feb. 25. 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5 per class. (208)

446-1693.

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Past Blessings Junk Warehouse Show - Local artists with hand painted, one-of-a-kind furniture. Specializing in primitives, antiques, home décor and more. Next Friday-Feb. 9. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11210 E. Dishman-Mica Road. (509)499-5099.

WSQ Quilting Bee - Fun-filled day of quilting and activities. Bring a special quilt or block to work on, a potluck dish to share - coffee and tea will be provided. Make the quilt block “Snow Crystals” for the block exchange. There will be a special guest speaker. Contact for instructions can be found on the WSQ Web page at www.geocities.com /wsqspokanechapter. Feb. 9. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. (509) 435-3889.

Solar Hot Water - Learn the basics of using solar power to heat water. Registration is required. Feb. 23. 9 a.m.-noon., Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague. $35. (509) 924-8803.

Pets

Ferret Show - Presented by the Inland Northwest Ferret Association; Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (509) 299-7589.

GroundDawgs Day Benefit Dance - Enjoy hot dogs, chili and dancing to The Rhythm Dawgs. Proceeds benefit Kootenai Humane Society. Tickets are available at Eagles Club of Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai Humane Society Shelter and thrift store locations, Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center at The Old Church in Post Falls; Saturday, 6:30-11 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Eagles Club, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10. (208) 818-1633.

Best of Show Party – Fourth annual event benefits the Kootenai Humane Society. Watch live the final night of the Westminster Dog Show. Raffles, contests, prizes and more. Feb. 12. 5-8 p.m., Cricket’s Restaurant, 424 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10, or donate a new pet-related item. (208) 818-1633.

Dog Daze fundraiser - Event includes vendors, demonstrations, contests, and magic. Feb. 23. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $5/adults, $2/kids, free/age five and younger. (208) 818-1633.