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Sun., Feb. 14, 2010

Arts/Crafts

SCC Craft Fair - Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission and parking. (509) 487-7815

Central Valley Band Craft Fair - Craft and baked goods sale to benefit the school band and color guard. March 13-14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $2. (509) 228-5100

Art, Craft and Quilt Show - All proceeds go to resident-centered and community-centered activities. March 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Good Samaritan Society, 17028 E. Eighth Ave., Greenacres. (509) 924-6161, Ext. 650

Home/Garden

Second Chance Kitchen and Garden Sale - Presented by Slow Food Spokane River. Needed: gently used items for growing, preparing or serving food, residential and commercial kitchen items and countertop appliances in working order (no major appliances). Donations accepted Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sale is March 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Peters and Sons Flowers and Gifts, 512 E. Pacific Ave. (509) 209-2851

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Coeur d’Alene - Two-class series is designed to help address issues faced by potential homebuyers. Tuesday and Feb. 23, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors, 409 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 667-0664

Master Gardener Series - A series of free classes presented by Master Gardener Steve Nokes. Wednesday: Propagation from Seeds and Cuttings; March 24: Vegetable Gardening 101; April 21: Weed Control; 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400

Seed Saving Workshop - Seed saving and worm bin workshops and a free seed exchange. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PEACH, 2015 N. Division St. $15/advance. (509) 981-8560

Permaculture Workshop - Learn various permaculture techniques with Michael Pilarski. Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., PEACH, 2015 N. Division St. $20/advance, $30/door. (509) 981-8560

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Sandpoint - Two-class series is designed to help address issues faced by potential homebuyers. Feb. 23 and 25, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave., Sandpoint. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 265-2227, (208) 255-1443

Lecture and Tropical Plant Sale - Hosted by The Friends of Manito. Guest speaker will be Brian Green, professor and greenhouse manager at Spokane Community College. Feb. 27, lecture 10 a.m., plant sale at noon, Manito Meeting Room, east of Gaiser Conservatory, Manito Park. (509) 456-8038

Animals

PetSmart National Adoption Weekend - The Spokane Humane Society will be at PetSmart during the chain’s National Adoption Weekend. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Petsmart, 9950 N. Newport Highway. Free. (509) 979-9996

Pawsitive Start - Free dog adopter class sponsored by Diamonds in the Ruff instructors. Please bring your dog hungry and empty; lots of soft treats cut into appropriate sizes for your dog; a flat buckle, martingale collar or harness (no choke chain collars please); and a four- or six-foot leather or nylon leash (no flexi/retractable leashes or chain leashes please). Today, 1-2:30 p.m., SpokAnimal Event Center, 710 N. Napa St. Free. Register at (509) 534-8133.

“Share the Love” Valentine’s Day Dinner - Enjoy a four-course dinner while supporting SpokAnimal CARE. A pet-themed gift basket, donated by Prairie Dog Mercantile, will be raffled. Today, reserved seating at 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Ferrante’s Marketplace, 4516 S. Regal St. $47.50. (509) 443-6304

Petco National Adoption Weekend - The Spokane Humane Society will have animals for adoption during Petco’s National Adoption Weekend, Saturday and next Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Petco, 6302 N. Division St. Free. (509) 979-9996

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