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Arts/Crafts
Everybody’s Bazaar - More than 250 booths. Sponsored by The Spokesman-Review. Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 26, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., NorthTown Mall, Division Street at Wellesley Avenue. (509) 459-5051
Take a Seat at the Table - NAMI Far North mental health awareness ice cream social and fundraising event. Includes live auction of chairs created by artists and silent auction of handmade items and artworks. Sept. 26, 4-8 p.m., Panhandle State Bank Atrium, 414 Church St., Sandpoint. $10/$25. (208) 597-2047
Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival - Original and finely crafted items. Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Washington State University, Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman. Free admission. (509) 332-5206
Inland Crafts - 27th annual sale and exhibition of fine contemporary crafts. Nov. 6, noon-8 p.m.; Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $5, good for entire weekend (free on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.) (509) 995-7956
Home/Garden
“Plant a Row for the Hungry” - Part of Sustainable September campaign sponsored by Community-Minded Enterprises. Donate extra produce at special bins located at the Spokane Farmers Market, Wednesdays during September. Donations will be given to Second Harvest Food Bank. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Farmers Market, Second Avenue and Browne Street. (509) 869-9438
“The Truth about Organic Cotton”- Part of Sustainable September campaign sponsored by Community-Minded Enterprises. Blue Button Apparel owner Scott Ellis will discuss the benefits of organic cotton. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Crosswalk Community Church, 2723 E. Gordon Ave. (509) 869-9438
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes - Two-class series is designed to help address issues that potential home buyers face. Call or e-mail to register before class date. Sept. 14-15, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Priest River, Idaho (location to be determined). $10; online classes available for $50. (208) 265-2227
Plant Clinic - Hosted by the Master Gardeners. Bring questions and/or samples of plants or pest problems for help. Sept. 19, 10 a.m., Deer Park Library, Conference Room, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 276-9870
Master Gardeners Youth Program - Look at garden bugs while participating in various hands-on activities. Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. Deer Park Library, Conference Room, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free; preregistration required. (509) 276-9870
Fifth Annual Fall Festival of Homes - Featuring 37 new homes from 21 of Spokane’s finest builders. Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 2-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.SpokaneFestivalofHomes.com, (509) 532-4990
Art of Planting Design Workshop and Book Signing - Presented by Spokane Parks and Recreation, featuring Richard Hartlage, author and landscaper for the Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens restoration. Sept. 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $20. (509) 625-6677
Project HOPE Garden Party - Potluck. Sept. 30, 6 p.m., 2605 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 328-6527
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Sandpoint - Two-class series is designed to help address issues that potential home buyers face. Call to register before class date. Oct. 19-20, 5:30 p.m., Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave, Sandpoint. $10; online classes available for $50. (208) 265-2227
Animals
Spokane Humane Society 2010 Calendar/Photo Contest - Calendar will feature winners from the Pet Calendar Photo Contest. Pet owners are encouraged to submit digital photographs of their pets; please include your pet’s name and favorite hobby or most endearing traits. Through Sept. 15. Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. $25. (509) 979-9996, www.spokanehumanesociety.org
Second Chance for Love Fall National Adoption Weekend – Adoptable animals from the Spokane Humane Society will be available Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PetSmart, 9950 N. Newport Highway. Must be 18 or older. (509) 979-9996
AFA Ferret Show - Sponsored by the Inland Northwest Ferret Association. Saturday, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. (509) 276-9067
Weight Pull Event and Potluck Barbecue - Presented by the International Weight Pull Association. All dog breeds welcome to compete. Visit www.iwpa.net for more information. Sept. 19. 1 p.m., 6497 Stone Lodge Road, Nine Mile Falls. $15/first dog; $10/additional dog. (509) 276-2964
Run N’ Paws by the Lake Flyball Tournament – Relay race for dogs of all breeds. The Spokane Humane Society will be present with adoptable animals both days. Sept. 19-20, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. (509) 979-9996
Stroke Stampede - Benefit relay race (horse and rider/runner or bicyclist and runner). Hosted by Hoofprints Riding Club in cooperation with WSU Spokane County Extension Office. Sept. 27, Riverside State Park (Old Military Airstrip). Donation. (509) 869-4681