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Annual Spin In - Presented by the Log Cabin Spinners and Fiber Arts Guild. There will be vendors, raffles and demonstrations. Saturday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 773-4250.

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. Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $15. (509) 448-9267.

Homeownership Resource Day - Spokane housing organizations are joining together to provide information and resources to low- and moderate-income homebuyers. Sponsored by Community Frameworks, the event will provide information about down-payment assistance, self-help homeownership, mortgage financing and credit counseling. Saturday. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 484-6733, ext. 117.

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

“Outlaws & Lawmen – Their Adventures and Misadventures” - Western historian and author Drew Gomber offers an entertaining and engaging lecture on tales of the “real” Old West, a place where outlaws and lawmen lived out their lives in the Reconstruction West. Gomber has been in more than 50 documentary films and become one of the more recognizable faces on TV. Thursday, 7 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $7/adults, $5/students and seniors. (509) 456-3931.

Living History Day - Showing you what real life was like in the past. Tour the historic Campbell House, make your own paper, watch a fencing demonstration and square dancing and participate in numerous make-and-take activities. A Civil War encampment on the museum’s front lawn takes you back to the time of Samuel Colt. Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10/family. (509) 456-3931.

Spokane Home and Garden Show - 33rd annual event. Next Friday, noon-9 p.m., April 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and April 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $8/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-5380.

Washington State Quilters Seventh Annual Yard Sale - Purchase numerous quilting related items from quilt tops to patterns, fabric, notions, books, embellishments and threads. April 5, 8-11:30 a.m., Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. (509) 435-3889.

Spokane Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale - The show includes vendors from around the Northwest and speakers on how to grow orchids. April 5, noon-6 p.m. and April 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Southside Senior Center, 27th and Ray. (509) 624-4118.

15th Annual WSU Mom’s Weekend Antique Show - April 11, 2-10 p.m., April 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gladish Gym, 115 N.W. State St., Pullman. $2. (509) 287-2305.

Antique Appraisal Day - 10th annual event to have appraisal experts look at your treasures. Proceeds benefit the continued restoration of the historic Campbell House. April 1, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10 per item appraised, limit five items. (509) 456-3931.

Garden

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

Free Rose Pruning Lessons - The Spokane Rose Society will be offering demonstrations as part of its monthly meeting. Will include how to prune a variety of roses such as hybrid teas, climbers, landscape and miniatures. This event is open to the public and free. Saturday, 11 a.m., Northland Rosarium, 9405 S. Williams Lane. Free. (509) 448-4968.

Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society - Covering all aspects of water gardens and koi ponds. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Manito Park meeting room, 4 W. 21st Ave. (509) 455-5870.

Fruit Trees of North Idaho - By Dan Barney, director of the University of Idaho Research and Extension Center in Sandpoint. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Spokane Home and Garden Show - 33rd annual event. Next Friday, noon-9 p.m., April 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and April 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $8/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-5380.

The Effects of Plants on People - Visit with Laura Ferguson. Reservations suggested. April 5. 10:30 a.m.-noon, On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Free. (509) 747-6294.

Spokane Orchid Society Spring Show and Sale - The show includes vendors from around the Northwest and speakers on how to grow orchids. April 5, noon-6 p.m. and April 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Southside Senior Center, 27th and Ray. Admission is $1. (509) 624-4118.

Spring Farming Days - Plowing to planting using the old ways. Events include vintage quilt show, plowman’s lunch, chili cook-off, live demonstrations and vendor booths. Continues April 6. Building dedication April 5 at 2 p.m. Garfield County Fairgrounds, Garfield, Wash. (509) 843-1149.

Rose is a Rose is a Rose - Visit with Milo Ball. April 12. 10:30 a.m.-noon, On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Free. (509) 747-6294.

North County Chipping and Compost Day - Information on nonburning options for yard debris. Free chipping and disposal service available; seminars on composting. April 12. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fire District 4, Station 49, Highway 395 at Monroe Road. (509) 625-6580.

Bee Keeping - By Master Gardeners Blaine and Gina Harvey of Four Star Apiary. Pre-registration is required. April 16. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Learn How to Grow Your Own Food Classes - Series of four classes presented by WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners. Held Thursdays, April 17-May 8. Classes are: April 17, Vegetables and Heirloom Varieties; April 24, Raised Bed Gardening; May 1, Growing Fruits and Berries; and May 8, Growing and Using Culinary Herbs. Refreshments and handouts provided at each class. Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited. 6-8 p.m., Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

Pets

SCRAPS Chocolate Festival and Auction – Third-annual event to benefit the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service programs which include temperament testings, Ask the Dog Trainer, and free training classes for the community. Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point, Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 477-2984.

Northwest Interstate Spring Fling - Sponsored by the Northwest Interstate Quarter Horse Association and featuring 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.

The Shrine Circus - April 25 at 7:30 p.m.; April 26, 11 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; April 27 at 1 and 5 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10-$20. (509) 325-SEAT.

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 our 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.