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Sun., March 7, 2010

Arts/Crafts

Custer’s Spring Arts & Crafts Show - 33rd annual event with more than 300 artists and crafters. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6 (free/age 12 and younger). (509) 924-0588

Central Valley Band Craft Fair - Craft and baked goods sale to benefit the school band and color guard. Saturday-March 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

Spring Craft Bazaar - Hosted by the Spokane Northwest Bead Society. April 30, noon-6 p.m. and May 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Pilgrim Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 2733 Northwest Blvd. Free admission and parking.

Home/Garden

Surplus Sale - Hosted by the Community Colleges of Spokane. Items for sale include computers, TVs, desks, chairs, file cabinets, vacuum cleaners, floor-model hair dryers, weed whackers and more. Cash only. Monday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., CCS Central Services, 3939 N. Freya St. (509) 533-4781

How to Prepare to Buy a Home - Class will discuss tips on what documents to save, understanding your credit scores and report and more. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $14; registration required. (509) 625-6200

Farm Camp - For ages 7-12. Learn about farms, soil and sustainable living. Saturdays through May 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PEACH, 2015 N. Division St. $35 per session; preregistration required. (509) 981-8560

Organic Landscaping - Learn how to plan, plant and maintain ornamental landscape using organic principles. March 15. 6-9 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $18; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200.

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Sandpoint - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. March 20, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave., Sandpoint. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 265-2227, 255-1443

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Coeur d’Alene - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. March 20, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors Conference Room, 409 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 265-2227, 255-1443

Good Food Book Club - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Discuss “Hit by a Farm: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Barn” by Catherine Friend. March 21, 3-5 p.m., Sister’s Brew Coffee House, Main and Third streets, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537

Green Cleaning - Learn nontoxic cleaning methods and green living practices. March 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fresh Abundance, 2510 N. Division St. $14; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200.

All Succession Planting - Planting Vegetables Season Long - Make the best use of your garden space throughout the growing season by planting different crops. Presented by Judith Pagliasotti, Certified Master Gardener. March 24, 6 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10; preregistration required. (208) 263-8511

Spring 2010 Master Gardener Series - A series of free gardening classes presented by Master Gardener Steve Nokes. 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

Basic Vegetable Gardening - Comprehensive course covers all the basics of growing vegetables in North Idaho. Presented by Kit Cooley, Certified Master Gardener. March 31, 6 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10; preregistration required. (208) 263-8511.

Berries to Grow in North Idaho - Presented by local gardener Delsie Marienau. April 7, 6 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10; preregistration required. (208) 263-8511

Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter - Quarterly meeting with Karen Combs, author of “Optical Illusions for Quilters” and “3-D Fun with Pandora’s Box.” April 29, 1 or 7 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Commons Room, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7/door. (509) 435-3889

The Home and Garden Show of Coeur d’Alene - See what’s new in home, gardening and home décor, meet local experts and learn more about their products and services. April 30, noon-6 p.m.; May 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Art and Home Center of Coeur d’Alene, 1619 W. Lee Court, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 771-0515

Animals

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). Next Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m., SpokAnimal Event Center, 710 N. Napa St. Free. Register at (509) 534-8133.

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