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Art Now for Autism - An online fine arts and crafts exhibition and fundraiser benefiting autism awareness and research. Over 90 artists donated work for this sale. Prices range from $10-$500. A collection of puzzle pins will be available for a donation of $25. 100 percent of the sale of art will go to Autism Speaks. For further information and to see the exhibit, please visit www.artnowforautism.com. Runs through today. (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 galleryofthum2.com to view a schedule of artists painting live in the gallery. Items include soaps, silk and knit 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 and runs through Nov. 18. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Olive-It Cafe, 3402 N. Crestline. $22, includes most materials. (509) 482-0708.

Arts Alliance Adult Classes - For age 17 and older. Classes include Jewelry Silversmithing, a variety of pottery classes, Beginning and Advanced Stained Glass, Drawing Techniques, Exploring Acrylics and more. Classes begin Nov. 10 and run through Dec. 20. Arts Alliance, 518 Oak St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-4303.

Arts Alliance Youth Classes - For age 6 and older. Classes include Cooking from Scratch, Drawing Techniques, Children’s Choir, Wood Felt Handcrafting, a variety of drama classes and more. Classes begin Nov. 10 and run through Dec. 20. Arts Alliance, 518 Oak St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-4303.

13th Annual Country Holiday Craft Show – Today 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Colville Grange, across from Colville High School, Colville.

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. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, 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 Band Boosters. Saturday-Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2 admission. (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. Saturday. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 518 W. Third Ave. (509) 838-1431.

Holiday Bazaar, Craft and Bake Sale - Presented by Priscilla Circle and the Handcrafters of MPC. Saturday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, two blocks west of Argonne. (509) 924-3350.

Portraits - “Tips and tricks of photographing people.” Saturday. 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. Saturday. 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. 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. Saturday. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Free admission. (509) 747-6677.

Usk Community Club Fall Bazaar - Homemade Christmas gifts, jewelry and more. Lunch served 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. with soups, chili and desserts. Saturday. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Usk Community Hall, 2442 Black Road, Usk, Wash. (509) 445-1359 or (509) 445-1223.

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to make artistic apple prints, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Tuesday. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 East Fifth Street, Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Hobby Show and Marketplace - One-of-a-kind gifts, artwork, jewelry, quilts, and more. Wednesday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Club gym, 1002 W. Main Ave. Free admission. (509) 459-4239.

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 - Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8. Vendor tables available for $25 for two days. Lunch available on Friday, refreshments on Saturday. 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. Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 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 Home community. Nov. 8. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Highway 195 and 16th Avenue. (509) 838-9774.

Fall Bazaar - Hosted by the Women of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. Enjoy baked goods, white elephant items, crafts, plants, quilts and a quilt raffle. Lunch menu includes soup, sandwiches and pie. Nov. 8. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1926 W. Chelan Ave. (509) 326-1252.

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 St., Cheney. (509) 448-3412.

Pancake Feed, Bake Sale, Bazaar and Silent Auction - Gifts, crafts, baked goods, thrift shop. Breakfast consists 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.

Home/Garden

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. Today. 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. Saturday. 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. Next Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. an orchard in Green Bluff, Green Bluff, Wash.. $5. (208) 769-2266.

Solar Power Class - Learn the basics of Solar PV and what is required to get started with these projects. Registration required. Nov. 8. 9 a.m.-noon. 1326 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $35, includes material and handouts. (509) 924-8803.

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.

Animals

Songs for Paws - Benefit concert and silent auction for the River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary hosted by Kurt Olsen from Spokane Poetry Slam featuring performances by Mark Ward, Wayne Patrick and Caroline Francis, Jennifer Cadence and more. Saturday. 2-5 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Music Auditorium Building 15, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $10/advance, $15/door. (509) 326-8046.

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. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.