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Solar Electricity - Learn the basics of solar power and how to get started; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague. $35 including materials. (509) 924-8803.

Music in Historic Homes - Allegro presents “Music in Historic Homes” as a glimpse into the past. The events take place in historic homes from Spokane’s early days. Sittings at 3, 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m. Each sitting includes a 40-minute concert followed by a tour of the home with information about its history. Guests are then invited to visit and enjoy refreshments. April 23-24. Canfield House, 1301 N. Sherwood St. $20. (509) 455-6865.

Garden

Down ‘n’ Dirty - With a Spokane County soil scientist. Bring soil samples and learn what grows best in Valleyford; Saturday, noon-3 p.m., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. Free. (509) 747-6294.

Community Garden Workshop - “Learning How to Lead: Building the Heart of the Garden” is the first workshop in a series on developing a community garden hosted by the Washington State University Extension Office. Registration is required. Jan. 24. 5:30-9 p.m., WSU Extension Center, 222 N. Havana. $35 for both classes. (509) 477-2173.

Community Garden Workshop - “Learning to Ask for the Time, Talent and Money You Need” is the second workshop in a series on developing a community garden hosted by the Washington State University Extension Office. Registration is required. Jan. 31. 5:30-9 p.m., WSU Extension Center, 222 N. Havana. $35 for both classes. (509) 477-2173.

Garden Expo 2008 - More than 200 garden-related vendors, plant sellers, crafters, artists, demonstrations and organizations. The exhibits will showcase nurseries, garden stores, suppliers and manufactures, garden artists and crafters, and horticulture organizations. Presented by The Inland Empire Gardeners. May 10. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St.. Free admission and parking. (509) 535-8434.

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.

Fourth Annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Fair - Exhibitors enjoy free Play Day classes with prizes with their entry fee of $35 or less per horse, arena time to test drive horses for sale and the popular $100 Jackpot Liberty Class Winner Take All where the horses are turned loose to run free. April 26. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Valley Mission Horse Arena, Bowdish and Mission. Viewing free. (509) 796-2140.

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