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Washington State Quilters - Author Sharyn Craig will be the guest speaker and take everyone on a problem-solving journey with real quilts and stories of why some blocks were problems and how she solved them. Talks at 1 and 7 p.m. Thursday. Mukogawa Fort Wright Commons, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7. (509) 435-3889.

Hands All Around - Quilting workshop working with curved piercing and set-in piercing, skill building and techniques; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hampton Inn, 2010 S. Assembly Road. $68, includes lunch. (509) 435-3889.

“The Royal Cross” Quilting Workshop - Focus on skill building and design, an excellent pattern to allow color play, practice curve seaming and explore various setting options; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hampton Inn, 2010 S. Assembly Road. $68, includes lunch. (509) 435-3889.

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 geocities.com/ wsqspokanechapter. Feb. 9. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. at Country Homes Blvd. (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.

Garden

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; Thursday, 5:30-9 p.m., WSU Extension Center, 222 N. Havana. $35 for both classes. (509) 477-2173.

Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane - Jacque Emley, owner of Fat Cat Lavender and Herbs, will speak on growing lavender and how to use the plant in cooking and therapy; Friday, 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. (509) 838-9186.

Washington Farm Forest Association Annual Meeting - The Spokane County and the Northeast WFF chapters will hold a joint meeting. Land owners interested in learning more about growing trees and managing their forested acres are invited to attend. Topics will include: Long Term Forest Practices Application and Forecast of Future Log Prices; Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Clayton Grange Hall, just north of Deer Park and east of 395, 4478 Railroad Ave., Clayton, Wash. $15, includes lunch. (509) 276-6079.

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 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 signing. Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Decades, 10502 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane valley. Free and open to the public. (509) 535-8434.

“Backyard Forests” workshop - Registration deadline is Feb. 6. Geared toward homeowners with five acres or less of forest land. Feb. 11. 6-8 p.m., UI Extension Office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene. $5/includes handouts and refreshments. (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.

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.

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