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Arts/Crafts

Washington State Quilters Meeting - Featured speaker Brenda Henning of Alaska-based Bear Paw Productions will present three workshops. Thursday, Mukogawa Fort Wright Commons Building, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7. (509) 435-3889

One-Skein Knit Fun Shop with Luxury Yarns - Participants will receive a free skein of yarn and a pair of knitting needles courtesy of Story Publishing, while supplies last. To register, call (509) 838-0206 or e-mail lindab@auntiesbooks.com. Jan. 25, noon-1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206

Legume Mosaics - Open to children and their caregivers; snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-Op. Jan. 27, 9 a.m., 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free.

Idaho Opal Jewelry of Gary Provost - Sponsored by Northwest Artists Cooperative; gems mined in Spencer, Idaho. Fine arts and crafts from more than 35 Northwest artists also will be on display. Feb. 13, 5-8 p.m., 217 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-1464

As American as Apple Pie Quilting Bee – Presented by Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter. Bring that special quilt or block to work on and a potluck dish to share; coffee and tea provided. A sampling of art quilts will be shown and discussed. Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall at Country Homes Blvd. Free. (509) 325-2496

Home/Garden

Kinnikinnick Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society - “Grow Native” series begins with “Converting Lawns into Native Landscapes” presented by John Hastings, co-owner of All Seasons Garden and Floral. Co-sponsored by the Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department, Saturday, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-7028

Power Class - Learn the basics of solar power and what is required to get started, for commercial and residential applications. Eco Depot will cover the new incentives, passed on by Washington state government as well as your local utility provider. Registration required. Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-noon, Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague Ave. $35, includes material and handouts. (509) 924-8803

Horticulture Class Series - Hosted by Washington State University Extension in Spokane County. Learn the basics of plant pathology, landscape design and maintenance, sustainable gardening, pest management, native plants and more. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Thursday evenings, 6-9 p.m., from Feb. 12-April 30. County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $250. (509) 477-2048

Spokane’s 31st Annual Home and Yard Show - Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises. Featuring displays and demonstrations with home and yard-related products, services and improvements. Feb. 26-27, noon-9 p.m.; Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; March 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, free/ages 12 and younger, good all weekend. (509) 924-0588