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Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Please bring your own project or needles and yarn. For ages 10 and older. Tuesday. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.

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

Researching Your House History Workshop - Learn how to research your home’s history, led by staff from the Spokane Public Library’s Northwest Room and the MAC’s research library & archives. Space is limited to 15 and pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive a confirmation and information packet in the mail. March 1. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, , 2316 W. First Ave. $35. (509) 456-3931.

Batik Technique - Class by Tracy Randall. Bring a lunch and wear old clothes. March 8. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Highway 195, Uniontown, Wash.. $45 (includes cost of materials). (509) 229-3414.

Home and Garden Show - Coeur d’Alene - March 14-16. Hosted by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association. Friday, 1-7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 14-16. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 765-5518.

Everybody’s Bazaar in Spokane - Presented by The Spokesman-Review. One-day community yard sale. March 22. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., The Valley Hub, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Spokane Valley. $4/general, age 10 and younger free. (509) 459-5051.

Garden

Daffodil Days Fundraiser - Purchase a Northwest-grown daffodil bouquet and/or a Boyd’s teddy bear to support the American Cancer Society in their efforts to fund cancer research. Orders will be taken through Feb. 27 for deliveries on Mar. 17. $10/each daffodil bouquet, $25/three daffodil bouquets or bouquet and teddy bear. (509) 242-8299.

A Day in the Garden - Featuring Steven Nokes. Pre-registration requested. Presented by the Friends of Manito. Saturday. 2 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, 4 W. 21st Ave. $5. (509) 456-8038.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society - The group will be building wooden training boxes for Bonsai. Visitors are welcome. Sunday. Noon-3 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. (509) 455-9576.

Weed and Rhizoctonia Management Workshop - WSU Extension invites farmers to learn about managing weeds and root diseases in intensive wheat cropping systems. Pat Okubara from the USDA in Pullman will discuss new developments in Rhizoctonia resistance in wheat. Tim Paulitz, a USDA plant pathologist will also speak. Tuesday. 8-10 a.m., Harvester Restaurant, Spangle. Workshop free, no-host breakfast available. (509) 477-2167.

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.

Ornamental Grasses Workshop - For ages 16 and older. Learn more about this up-and-coming trend in landscape design. Feb. 26. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $12. (509) 625-6200.

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.

North Idaho Landscaping, Planning and Planting - By Nancy Hastings of All Seasons Nursery. March 5. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. Pre-registration is required. (208) 263-8511.

Container Magic at Manito – Seminar at 10 a.m., 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.

Topiaries Large and Small - Part of the evening Horticulture Series. Learn how to create topiaries of small animals and other forms. March 10. 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

Home and Garden Show - Coeur d’Alene - March 14-16. Hosted by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association. Friday, 1-7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 14 - 16. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 765-5518.

LCHS Spring Craft and Garden Show Fundraiser - Sixth annual event includes 95 artists and vendors from Idaho, Montana and Washington, a bake sale, hourly raffle and concessions. Proceeds help support the Lake City High School Class of 2008 Drug Free Senior Party. March 15. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake City High School, 6101 N. Ramsey Road. $1/admission. (208) 664-1585.

Basic Flower Arranging - Part of the evening Horticulture Series. Learn how to create dramatic flower arrangements to accent your home. March 17. 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

Seed Propagation - By Master Gardener Laurie Brown of North Star Farms. March 19. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. Pre-registration is required. (208) 263-8511.

Pets

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.

Dog Training Day - For all wiener, mixes and small dogs, presented by the Lilac City Dog Training Club in North Spokane. Bring munchies, drinks provided. Feb. 23. 1 p.m., 1612 E. Houston Ave. $5. (509) 482-6025.

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.