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Fri., March 7, 2008

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Cena Coeur d’Alene and Three Dog Design Trunk Show - Three Dog Designs will have handmade, sterling silver jewelry for sale and on display while you sample Cena’s appetizers, entrees and wine. Today. 4-7 p.m., Cena, 182 E Neider Ave, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-2500.

Custer’s Spring Arts and Crafts Show - 31st annual event. 300 artists and crafters featuring bird houses, clay fountains, metal sculpture, hand painted furniture, quilted wall hangings, dried florals, jewelry, functional pottery, nature photography, gourmet foods, clothing and more. Today, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Home Vendor Sale - Hand-painted furniture, primitives and antiques. Today and Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11210 E. Dishman-Mica (across from Harvest Foods), Spokane Valley. (509) 499-5099.

Batik Technique - Class by Tracy Randall. Bring a lunch and wear old clothes. Saturday. 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.

Valley Spring Fling Antiques and Primitives Sale - Featuring hand-painted home decor and furniture, handmade candles, antique linens, pottery and more. Welcome spring with this unique one of a kind sale. March 21-22. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11210 E. Dishman-Mica Road (across from Harvest Foods), Spokane Valley. (509) 499-5099.

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

Home, Garden and Travel Expo - Colville - Today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Northeast Fairgrounds, Ag Trade Center, Colville. $2/adults, children admitted free. (509) 684-5973.

Town and Country Iris Society - The group meets the first Friday of each month. Today. 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. (509) 926-4225.

“Ask the Gardener” - Visit with The Spokesman-Review’s gardening correspondent Pat Munts. Saturday. 10 a.m.-noon, On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Free. (509) 747-6294.

Container Magic at Manito Park - Tropical seminar at 10 a.m., public sale at 1 p.m., presented by The Friends of Manito. Pre-registration is required. Saturday. Manito Park meeting room. $5. (509) 456-8038.

Honey Bees Workshop - Part of the Master Gardener training classes. Learn about honey bees and their importance to the environment. Monday. 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. Monday. 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

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, Coeur d’Alene. $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.

Family Forest Landowners and Managers Conference - “Earth, Water, Fire and Trees: Forest Owner Issues” is this year’s theme for the conference, March 17-18. Approximately 20 different presentations will be offered. Also, tours of two small stationary sawmills operated by family forest landowners will be offered March 19. Best Western University Inn, Moscow. $50/includes two lunches and materials. (208) 885-6900.

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

“Organic Gardening” - Visit with Dave Swett. March 22. 10:30 a.m.-noon., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Free. (509) 747-6294.

Beginning Gardening Classes - Series of four classes with master gardeners and horticulturists providing tips and information to get you started. This is a family-oriented class series with youth gardening instruction held at the same time for children age 8 and older. Held Saturdays, March 22-April 12. Class topics: March 22, Soils and Basic Gardening Practices; March 29, Growing Easy Flowers; April 5, Growing the Right Vegetables; April 12, Lawn and Garden Maintenance. Refreshments and handouts provided at each class. Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited. 10 a.m.-noon., Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $35/adults, plus $10 per child. (509) 477-2048.

Master Composter Training - Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m., March 24-April 21; and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., March 29 and April 26. Training topics include: Composting: How, What, Why; Hands-on Pile Building; What Happens in the Pile; Composting With Worms; Troubleshooting; and Other Recycling in Spokane County. Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. (509) 625-6800.

Weed Control - Part of the Master Gardener training classes. Learn to identify weeds and how to control them. March 24. 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

Worm Composting - Part of the evening Horticulture Series. Learn how to use worms to pump up your composting efforts. March 24. 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

“Planting Spring Vegetables” - By Marcia Semar of Marcia’s Cottage Garden. Pre-registration is required. March 26. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane Meeting - Guest speaker is Master Gardener Eva Lusk, who will give a presentation on creating a backyard sanctuary. Lunch follows program. March 28. 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. (509) 838-9186.

Gala East III - Spring Tea - Featuring floral designer Phyllis Danielson. Presented by Inland Empire District of Garden Clubs, Washington state Federation of Garden Clubs. Proceeds will be used for Horticulture Continuing Education Scholarships. March 29. 1:30-3:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $15. (509) 448-9267.

Home Landscaping - Part of the Master Gardener training classes. A certified arborist will discuss landscaping your home. March 31. 1-4 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, 1808 N. Third, Coeur d’Alene. $5. (208) 446-1680.

Pets

Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show - March 20-23. DockDogs Northwest cup competitions held daily, entry fee is $20-$30 per dog. Hours are Thursday-Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, $5/military, seniors and students, free/age 6 and younger. (509) 487-8552.

SCRAPS Chocolate Festival and Auction - Third annual event to benefit the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service. March 28. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Center Place at Mirabeau Point, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 477-2984.

Northwest Interstate Spring Fling - The event sponsored by the Northwest Interstate Quarter Horse Association will feature classes and competitions in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. April 17-20. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. (208) 798-0763.