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Art Now for Autism - An online fine arts and crafts exhibition and fundraiser benefiting autism awareness and research. More than 90 artists donated work for this sale. Prices range from $10-$500. Check out the collection of puzzle pins available for a donation of just $25. 100 percent of the sale of art will go to Autism Speaks. For further information and to see the exhibit, please visit http://www.artnowforautism.com. Runs through next Friday. www.artnowforautism.com. (509) 326-4342.

Every Day at Gallery of Thum’ - Featuring 20 of Spokane’s 2D Fine Artists, and 15 small-arts artists. Tim Phillips, watercolor and oil artist, is in the house every Wednesday. Visit the gallery’s website galleryofthum2.com for a detailed artist schedule. Items include soaps, silk and knitted scarves, pottery, fine art, jewelry, red hat items, greeting cards, fused glass, Christmas ornaments, giclee prints, sculpture, mosaics and many other small gifts. 10 percent off on fine art and gifts, jewelry is 5 percent off. Runs through Nov. 30. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Steam Plant Square, 159 South Lincoln, Suite 151. (509) 294-9234.

Bead It Up! - For children age 8-12. Learn new techniques to create a variety of jewelry and other decorative items. Participants will also design their own marketing strategy to sell their wares at a community market. Held Tuesdays through Nov. 18. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Olive-It Cafe, 3402 N. Crestline. $22, includes most materials. (509) 482-0708.

Annual Fall Craft Fair - In addition to crafts, there will a raffle and bake sale. Lunch and dinner items will be available for purchase on Saturday. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday. Admission is free. St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 503 N. Walnut Road. (509) 926-2587.

Country Home Christmas by Lynee’s - Sixth annual Christmas sale featuring fully decorated trees, rooms and outdoor spaces to inspire your fall and Christmas decorating. 10 percent off all gifts and home decor. Enjoy refreshments and door prizes. Saturday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 808 SW Broadway. Travel west on Highway 2. Signs on Wilbur’s Main St. will direct you eight blocks. Wilbur, Wash. (800) 647-5751.

Fall Festival Bazaar - Lefse, handcrafts, baked goods, gift items, books and more. Saturday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road.

Halloween on Garland - Presented by the merchants of the Garland Business District. Activities at various locations include: Tinman Gallery, Scarecrow Workshop, bring old clothes and straw will be provided, 10 percent discount on selected items for those who wear a costume, treats for kids, 1-4 p.m., $5 per person; Ruby Slipper, 20 percent discount on a single item if wearing a costume; Beads Addict’s Attic, Beaded Spider Workshop, discount on store items if wearing a costume, 1-4 p.m., $6 per person; Rocket Bakery, pumpkin lattes and scary sugar cookies; Destiny Floral and Pretty Things, boys can make batty hangings and girls can make pretty pumpkin necklaces; Mockingbird, 20 percent discount on items if wearing a costume; Discovery Shop, 10 percent discount if wearing a costume; Olive Branch Community Church, located in the Discovery Shop parking lot, free hot cider/coffee and donuts; Garland Theater, Midnight Movie, check www.garlandtheater.com for showtimes; The Blue Door Theater, “No Clue,” improvised murder mystery/comedy, not suitable for all ages, 9 p.m., $9 general admission, $7/seniors and students with ID. Saturday. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Garland Business District. (509) 325-1500.

Harvest Spooktacular Arts and Crafts Show - Saturday and Sunday during Apple Fest. Green Bluff Grange. Free admission. (509) 326-1173.

Needle Work Crafts - Learn about more about needle work crafts, including knitting, crocheting, common tools and terminology associated with these crafts and supplies needed for each craft. Saturday. 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

The Budding Rose Art Gallery - Hosting MaryJane’s Farm at the gallery during the first annual Rosalia Fall Festival. Special appearance and book signing from MaryJane Butters between 1-2 p.m. Art from the farm will include bedding, farm food, magazines and books will be available for purchase along with gallery art and crafts. Saturday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 510 S. Whitman, Rosalia. (509) 523-5282.

A Journey Through Time with Music and Vintage Costumes - Whitworth Auxiliary’s annual fall luncheon and bazaar. Featuring Ann Fennessy and Bonnie Robinson. Bazaar will open at 11 a.m. Lunch seating will begin at 11:30 and the program will start at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. First Presbyterian Church, 318 S Cedar St. $15. (509) 466-6081.

Fall Festival of Fair Trade - Featuring fairly traded goods including clothing, jewelry, pottery and more from various countries and regional craftspeople. Bake sale and food concession by Sandpoint High School model United Nations class to raise funds to attend United Nations conference in New York City. Next Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 255-4410.

CVHS Fall Arts and Crafts Show - Presented by Central Valley High School. Nov. 1-2. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 228-5100.

Harvest Festival Bazaar - Presented by Central United Methodist Women. Lunch served 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and includes turkey casserole, salad, carrots, roll, beverage and dessert. Nov. 1. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 518 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-1431.

Portraits - “Tips and tricks of photographing people.” Nov. 1. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $19. (509) 625-6200.

Priest River Annual Fall Craft Fair - Booths are available. Food to be served by the Priest River Lioness Club. Nov. 1. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Priest River Junior High gymnasium on state Highway 2. Free admission. (208) 448-4324.

SCC Crafts Fair - Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1-2. Spokane Community College, Lair Building, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission and parking. (509) 533-7216.

St. Mark’s Bazaar - Baked goods, gift baskets, coffee bar, crafts and more. Nov. 1. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Free admission. (509) 747-6677.

Arden Homemakers Club Bazaar - Nov. 7-8. Stew and pie available. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Arden Community Hall, Colville. (509) 684-6006.

Bazaar and Rummage Sale - St. John Lutheran - Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Homemade sausage, cider, baked goods, lefse and crafts. Lunch and supper both days, take-out available. St. John Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 299-6615.

Christmas Craft and Bake Sale - Nov. 7-8. Vendor tables available for $25 for two days. Lunch available on Nov. 7, refreshments on Nov. 8. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave. Free admission. (208) 773-9582.

Fall Craft Bazaar - Come to the oldest Grange in Idaho. Nov. 7-8. 3434 N. McGuire Road, Post Falls. Free admission. (208) 777-1283.

Inland Crafts 2008 Exhibition - Nov. 7-9. 70 artisans showing ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, fiber, furniture, glass and much more. Nov. 7, noon-8 p.m.; Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free on Sunday from 3:30-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibition Hall, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7 admission for the entire weekend. (509) 466-7474 or (509) 981-9916.

Craft and Bake Sale - Presented by Cascade manufactured community. Nov. 8. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Highway 195 and 16th Avenue. (509) 838-9774.

Fall Craft Fair - Hosted by First Evangelical Free Church. Nov. 8. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 4920 N. Assembly St. (corner of Assembly and Queen across from the VA Hospital).

Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon - Baked goods, crafts, lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m., raffle and silent auction. Nov. 8. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm, Cheney. (509) 448-3412.

Pancake Feed, Bake Sale, Bazaar and Silent Auction - Gifts, crafts, baked goods, thrift shop. Breakfast consists of stacks of pancakes, sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. Nov. 8. 8:30 a.m.-noon., Lilac Plaza Retirement Community, 7007 N. Wiscomb St. $4.50/adults, $3/age 3-11, free/age two and younger. (509) 489-7612.

Shop Till You Drop - Holiday Bazaar - Benefits youth mission trip. Nov. 8. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 926-7966.

Silver Valley Arts and Crafts Fair - 27th annual event. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All items are handcrafted; includes demonstrations. Silver Hills School, Osburn, ID. Free admission and parking. (208) 556-0146 or 783-4031.

St. Francis of Assisi Bazaar - Baked goods, collectibles, antiques, country store and boutique. Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; family-friendly Wurst garden 5-7 p.m. Nov. 8. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1104 W. Heroy Ave. (509) 325-1321.

Sixth Annual Riverpoint Holiday Faire - Hosted by the Riverpoint Campus Commute Trip Reduction Committee. Enjoy complimentary hot spiced cider, shop for the holidays from a wide variety of handmade items from local craftspeople and support your Riverpoint CTR bake sale. Nov. 12. Noon-6 p.m., 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Free admission. (509) 358-2234.

Christmas Memories - Holiday marketplace presented by Events West. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. $5/good for entire weekend. (800) 762-1101.

Red Shoe Event - Fifth annual event hosted by the Spokane Advertising Federation. Enjoy a live auction, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and an opportunity to socialize with local artists while viewing their work. Auction will feature contemporary and modern art and unfinished furniture embellished by local design professionals. Proceeds will benefit the Toni M. Robideaux Scholarship Fund. Nov. 14. 6-10 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $30/person. (509) 328-5855.

Third Annual Holiday Fair - Hosted by South Side Senior Center and the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council. Nov. 15. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the senior center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. (509) 688-7703.

Annual Holiday Craft Fair - Featuring arts, crafts, unique gifts, baked goods and more. Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15-16. Mead High School Gym and Fieldhouse, 302 W. Hastings Road, Mead. $1 admission. (509) 220-4399.

Custer’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Show - 32nd annual event features more than 300 vendors offering hand-blown glass works, jewelry, watercolors, quilts, pottery, painted furniture, sculptures, photos, wood works, candles, gourmet foods and more. Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, good all weekend, free/ages 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Christkindlemarkt - Leavenworth’s Annual German style Christmas Market for the whole family offering continuous entertainment, 20 vendor booths, children’s activities, lantern decorating and writing letters to Santa. A lantern parade will follow a special Welcoming ceremony each evening. Sponsored by Projekt Bayern. Nov. 28-30. Front Street Park, Leavenworth, Wash. (509) 548-5517.

Kris Kringle Market Craft Fair - Nov. 28-30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2-10, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by Loon Lake Historical Society. Old Loon Lake School House, 4000 Colville Road, half-mile west of the junction of Highways 395 and 292, Loon Lake, Wash.. (509) 233-2222.

Mud & Spirits Christmas Pottery Event - Fifth annual event presented by the Clay Arts Guild of North Idaho. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 1, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 765-4969.

Christmas for Africa - Charity auction and dinner fundraiser sponsored by The Luke Commission, a Sagle-based, non-profit group that provides free health care to people in Swaziland, Africa. The commission is led by founders Dr. Harry and Echo (Tuinstra) VanderWal. Event will include a professionally catered dinner, silent auction and live auction and furniture and craft items. Donations being accepted. Dec. 6. 6:30 p.m., Sandpoint Business and Events Center, Sandpoint. $25/each. (208) 263-9311.

Crafter Black Market - Various crafters and vendors. Dec. 6. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Corbin Senior Center. (509) 280-3389.

Home/Garden

Author Alison Meyer - Outdoors photographer will have a book signing of her book “Palouse Perspective,” featuring 150 color photographs taken over the last 15 years of the hills, barns, rivers and wildflowers of the Palouse Region. Friday. 3 p.m., University of Idaho Bookstore, 710 Deakin Ave,, across the street from the Student Union Building, Moscow. (208) 885-7251.

Bee Program - Local beekeeper Jack Knox will talk about his 120,000 pets and some of the misconceptions people have about nature’s hardest working insect. Sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Woman’s Club and is open to the public. Friday. 1 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 426.

“Family Fire Safety” Clinics - Hosted by The Home Depot and the American Red Cross in recognition of National Fire Safety Month. Families will learn about the different types of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers and how to use each one. Saturday at 1 p.m. at all area Home Depot stores, including: North Spokane, 9116 N. Newport Highway. (509) 466-8991 and Spokane Valley, 5617 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 534-8588. Free.

“Fall Fungi of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area” - Speaker is Larry Evans. Presented by Kinnikinnick Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society, co-sponsored by the Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department. Saturday. 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 255-7928.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturday. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Guided Bus Tours of Spokane - Spokane City Tours offer 2-1/2 hour tours of fun, facts and fiction. Saturdays-Sundays through October. Call for reservations. 2 p.m., leave from INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $29/adults, $24/seniors and military. (509) 456-2284.

Walking Tour of Historic Browne’s Addition - 90-minute tour. Saturday-Sunday. Start times are 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5 p.m. Leave from Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $15. (509) 456-2284.

Wishful Kneads-Bosch Cooking Classes - Saturday, noon, “Dairy Delights,” $10; Tuesday, 6 p.m., “Homemade Fast Foods,” $10; Thursday, 1 p.m., “Autumn Cakes and Pastries,” $10. Wishful Kneads-Bosch Kitchen Center, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 25, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-1500.

Forestry Shortcourse Registration Deadline - Tuesday is the registration deadline for the classes on Tuesday evenings from Nov. 4-Dec. 19 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. UI Extension Office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene. $35/includes materials. (208) 446-1680.

Grow Your Own Food - Offered by WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension. Tuesday, Carol Mack, WSU Extension, will talk about extending the growing season for both heat-loving and cool season crops. Pre-registration is required. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Usk Community Center, 2442 Black Road, Usk, Wash.. $10/class, $30/series. (509) 447-2401.

Youth Sewing for Ages 9-13 - Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Class begins Thursday and runs for four weeks. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $25. (509) 625-6200.

Fall Landscape Workshop - “Insects and Diseases of Native Trees in the Landscape,” a three-hour workshop for anyone who supervises or performs turf or landscape maintenance duties. Speakers include Sandy Kegley, Lee Pederson and John Schwandt. Pre-registration is required. Next Friday. 9 a.m.-noon. Trailhead building at Q’emiln Park, Post Falls. $5. (208) 769-2266.

Fall Leaf Raking Blitz - Rake and bag fallen leaves in the yards of low-income elders and low-income adults with disabilities served by the Volunteer Chore Services Program of Catholic Charities Spokane. Bring work gloves and rakes. Lunch will be provided at noon at the hall. Nov. 1. 8:30 a.m., St. Aloysius Church, O’Malley Hall in the basement, 330 E. Boone Ave.

Fall Landscape Workshop - “Pruning and Care of Fruit Trees,” a three-hour workshop presented by orchard owner, Jerry McGlade. Pre-registration is required. Nov. 7. 9 a.m.-noon. Green Bluff, Wash. $5. (208) 769-2266.

Recycling Day at Mobius - Make recycled paper, explore a worm bin, sort trash, investigate the magnetic properties of metal and check out recycled plastic pellets. Nov. 11. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mobius Kids Museum, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-KIDS.

Holiday Arrangements for Your Home - Part of the Bonner County Master Gardeners’ Fall Home Horticulture Series. Presented by Nicole French, owner of Petal Talk. Nov. 12. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Gifts From Your Garden - Part of the Bonner County Master Gardeners’ Fall Home Horticulture Series. Presented by Sue Traver, University of Idaho extension educator. Learn how to use produce from your garden or market to create one-of-a-kind gifts. Nov. 19. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Animals

Explore and Discover: Ambassador Wolf Program - Learn more about wolves and meet a live wolf. Saturday. 1-3 p.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road. $17/Adults; $10/Youth age 16 and younger. (509) 625-6200.

Howl-O-Ween Carnival - Fundraiser for all ages and pets. Carved pumpkin contest, costume contests and more. Proceeds benefit Kootenai Humane Society. Saturday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Pet Resort, 125 E. Hazel Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $3. (208) 818-1633.

Sustainable Livestock Production Course - Joel Huesby, co-owner of Thundering Hooves in Walla Walla and other regional producers, will discuss pasture management, grazing techniques, animal husbandry, processing, distribution and more. Learn sustainable techniques for raising cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, chickens and turkeys. Saturday. 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. $25/includes lunch; $15/half-day without lunch. (208) 885-2049.

Create Your Own Bird Sanctuary in Your Garden. - Part of the Bonner County Master Gardeners’ Fall Home Horticulture Series. Presented by Valle Novak, Master Gardener Emeritus. Nov. 5. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Eagle Watching Cruise - All ages. Observe eagles in their natural habitat while taking a two-hour cruise around the northern bays of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Hot or cold drinks, hot dogs and other snacks will be available for purchase. Cruise will be offered Dec. 20-Dec. 21. 12:30 p.m., Boardwalk Marina, Coeur d’Alene. $19/age 13 and older; $12/ages 6 to 12; Free/children age 5 and younger. (509) 625-6200.