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Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Tuesday: Enjoy making egg shakers. April 21: Start seedlings, focusing on flowers that attract pollinators. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537

Spring Youth Arts Classes - Elementary classes are Tuesdays-Thursdays and middle and high school classes are Mondays, through May 27. 4-5:30 p.m., Art on the Edge Studios, 1416 First St., Coeur d’Alene. Cost varies from $10-$20/project. (208) 676-0917, www.artontheedge.org

Trash to Treasure (South) - Celebrate Earth Day while creating recycled art. Appropriate for school-age children. Wednesday. 4 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5331.

Experience Clay - Visitors may watch a variety of artists and craftspeople create with clay, and try their hand at throwing clay on a wheel or take miniworkshops working with colorful Fimo clay. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown, Wash. Free. (509) 229-3414

Trash to Treasure (Downtown) - Celebrate Earth Day while creating recycled art. Appropriate for school-age children. Saturday, 11 a.m., Downtown Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5331

Corbin Art Center Classes - Sponsored by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. A variety of classes will be offered beginning the week of April 13. Classes include lawn and garden care, perspective drawing, basic candle making and homemade bread - Italian cooking. Preregistration required. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $12-$55 (509) 625-6200

Art of Making Rustic Furniture Workshop - An intermediate level, two-day workshop taught by Montana artist Harry Felton. April 18 and 19; a refresher course in the use of hand tools will be April 17. Registration required by Friday. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $155/both courses, $20/refresher course. Materials included. (509) 229-3414

Pepper Cory – Show and Tell - Lecture on “The Art of Scrap Quilting,” featuring a variety of antique and Amish quilts from her collection. April 23, Mukogawa Fort Wright Commons Building, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7. (509) 435-3889

Design a Hand-Tied Spring Bouquet Class - For age 18 and older, taught by Andriette Pieron. Students will take home a completed bouquet. Paid registrations due by April 22. April 25, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $45, includes materials. (509) 229-3414

Home/Garden

Spokane Home and Garden Show - 34th annual event. Continues today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $8/general, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-5380.

“You Can Have a Garden Too!” Series - Presented by Master Gardner Ken Hathaway of Washington State University Whitman County Extension. Wednesday, “Harvesting and Storing Your Garden Vegetables.” 7-8:30 p.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366

Grow Your Own Food Class Series - Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Saturday: Growing Home Fruit; April 18: Heirloom Vegetables; May 2: Raised Bed Gardening. Learn the best varieties for our region, how to plant at the right time as well as helpful water conservation tips and how to use less pesticides and fertilizers. 10 a.m.-noon, WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048

Plant Clinics and Classes - Hosted by the Master Gardeners. Plant clinic from 10 a.m.-noon; bring questions and/or samples of plants or pest problems for help. Class at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Mike Altman will discuss fuchsias, hanging baskets and more; April 18, Eva Lusk will discuss native plants and wildlife. Preregistration required. Deer Park Library, Conference Room, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. (509) 276-9870

“Seeds of Change” Educational Film Series - Local food systems education series presented by Project Hope Spokane in association with Riverfront Farm and Green Jobs Not Jails. Films include: April 16, “Food Fight: Revolution Never Tasted So Good”; April 30, “Seeds of Hope: Models for Urban Agriculture and Dirt”; May 14, “Beyond Organic: Building Community”; May 21, “Food: A Global and Local Issue”; May 28, “Cultivating Change and Food from the Hood”; June 11, “Good Food and Seeds of Change: The RF Story.” 7 p.m., The Porch Church, 1804 W. Broadway Ave. Free with food or seed donation. (509) 280-1702

10th annual Premier Home Improvement Show - Sponsored by Pro-Build. April 17, noon-8 p.m., April 18, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and April 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana, Spokane Valley. $7/adults, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-4990

Antique Appraisal Day - With fine art appraiser Margaret Minnick, April 17-18, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. April 17, 7 p.m., Minnick will discuss the fine art market and interesting Northwest painting appraisals, followed by a reception in the Campbell House. April 18, Minnick will be available to appraise works of fine art in 20-minute consultations, by appointment (limited to three items per person). Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $25/lecture; $35/each appraisal. Proceeds benefit the continued restoration of the historic Campbell House. (509) 456-3931

Gardener’s Swap and Sale - Featuring various garden-related items, including plants, pots, art, tools, books, seeds, tillers and more. Presented by the Northwest Lavender Guild. April 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 687-2274

Custer’s Spring Antique and Collectors Sale - 34th annual event with more than 300 dealers featuring furniture, glassware, fine china, silver, vintage clothing, old toys, estate jewelry, prints, tools, coins, dolls, primitives and more. Also featuring Grashe Fine Art Restoration, Wilsons Crystal and Glass Repair, and Nurse Nancy’s Doll Repair. April 24, 4-9 p.m.; April 25, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; April 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588

Animals

Fifth annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Sale - All-breed horse open house and old-fashioned horse fair, with stallions at stud, horses for sale, vendors, food, new and used tack for sale, Play Day classes, Liberty class with $100 Jackpot and more free family activities. Sponsored by the Spokane Morgan Club and Dragoon Morgans of Spokane. April 25-26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 11223 E. Mission Ave., down the hill and behind Valley Mission Park, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 796-2140, www.spokanehorsesale.com.

Super Pet Adoption Festival - Hosted by SCRAPS, Spokane Humane Society, SpokAnimal C.A.R.E., Pet Savers and many area rescue groups. May 16-17, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aslin-Finch parking lot, across from Costco on East Sprague, Spokane Valley. (509) 477-2532

Ride The West Horse and Ranch Expo - Team roping, wagon rides, pony rides, Xtreme Trail Challenge, the new Versatility Ranch Horse Competition, Dutch oven cooking with the Back Country Horsemen’s Wilderness Camp, trade show, clinics, demos and more. On-site camping, restrooms, concessions and hotel accommodations available. May 22-24, Friday, noon-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FAB Quarterhorse Ranch, 6010 E. Greenbluff Road. Daily: $10/adults, $8/seniors, military and children age 10-16, free/age 9 and younger. (509) 466-9639

Lilac City Dog Training Club - Registration for summer classes. Shot records are required. Classes start the week of June 2 and include Conformation, Rally and Puppy through Advanced Obedience, lasting eight weeks long. May 28, noon-6 p.m., 1612 E. Houston Ave. $45. (509) 487-9542

Pet Fest - May 30-31, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Seventh annual wiener dog races Saturday at 4 p.m. to benefit Dachshund Rescue Northwest. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7/adults, free/age 6 and younger, $20/family pass.