Calendar
Garden
Managing Backyard Forests - Part of the evening Horticulture Series. Learn how to manage trees on small properties; Monday, 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; Monday, 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5 per class. (208) 446-1693.
Inland Empire Bonsai Society - The group will be building wooden training boxes for Bonsai. Visitors are welcome. Feb. 17. Noon-3 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. (509) 455-9576.
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 and March 3. 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5 per class. (208) 446-1693.
Getting Potted Year Round - Part of the evening Horticulture Series. Learn how to make the most of container gardening all year long. March 3. 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.
Container Magic at Manito - Seminar at 10 a.m. followed by tropical sale from 1-3 p.m. March 8. Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. $5. (509) 456-8038.
Honey Bees - Part of the Master Gardener training classes. Learn about honey bees and their importance to the environment. March 10. 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.
Home
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; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. at Country Homes Blvd. (509) 435-3889.
NIC Foundation’s Really Big Raffle - Purchase one of only 5,000 tickets to win a 2,335 square foot Craftsman-style home worth $300,000 on Marceille Drive in Coeur d’Alene. The drawing is July 9. Coeur d’Alene. $100. (208) 769-3271.
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.
Spokane Home and Garden Show - April 4-6. 33rd annual event. Friday, noon-9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-5380.
Pets
Animal Psychic Discussion/Book Signing - Animal communicator and pet psychic, Karen Anderson, will discuss and sign copies of her book, “Hear All Creatures!”; Saturday, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E Indiana Ave, Spokane. Free. (509) 922-4104.
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; Tuesday, 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.
Turnbull Benefit Auction - An auction and hors d’oeuvres bar to benefit the environmental education program at the Turnbull Wildlife Refuge south of Cheney. There will also be raffle items and a no-host bar. March 9. 1-4 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $25. (509) 235-2760.