Arts/Crafts

Museum of North Idaho Demonstrations - Part of featured exhibit, “Nordic Roots Run Deep,” a celebration of Scandinavian Americans’ contributions to our region. Saturday, Inger Aagesen will prepare Danish Abelskiver; Oct. 30, Asbjorn Rostad will demonstrate how to make the Norwegian holiday cookie, Krum Kake. All events are held from 2-4 p.m. Museum hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene City Park, 115 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene. Museum admission: $3/adults, $1/children ages 6-16, free/ages 5 and younger, $7/two adults and children under age 16. (208) 664-3448.

14th Annual Bead Stampede - Northwest vendors with beads, both ancient and new, made of stone, bone, wood, paper, horn, clay, metal, glass and polymer clay. Friday, noon-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, Ag B Building, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $3/good all three days. (208) 661-2911.

Usk Community Club Fall Bazaar - Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Usk Community Hall, 2442 Black Road, Usk, Wash. Free admission. (509) 445-1453.

Whitworth Auxiliary Annual Fall Luncheon and Bazaar - Featuring a performance by Patricia Bartell, an internationally renowned accordionist and a 2000 Whitworth graduate. Bazaar will open at 11 a.m. Lunch seating will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the program will start at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 11:45 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $20. (509) 466-6081.

Scandinavian Bazaar - Bazaar from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with specialties such as lefse, meatballs, flatbread and cookies including rosettes, krumkakes, sandbakkels, and more. Kaffe stua from 9-11 a.m., with homemade desserts served by women in traditional Scandinavian dress. Nov. 5, Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.

Christmas Craft and Bake Sale - Nov. 5-6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-9582.

St. Mark’s Annual Bazaar - Baked goods and refreshments, crafts, gift baskets and more. Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 316 E. 24th Ave. (509) 747-6677.

Inland Crafts - 28th annual event. Sale and exhibition of fine contemporary crafts. Nov. 12, noon-8 p.m.; Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 14 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission free on Friday from 5-8 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $5, good for entire weekend. (509) 995-7956.

St. John’s Bazaar - Nov. 13. Crafts, cathedral tours and more from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; lunch available from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 12th Avenue at Grand Boulevar. (509) 768-1871.

Custer’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Show - 34th annual event. More than 300 artists and crafters. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana Street, Spokane Valley. $6, good all weekend; free/ages 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

East Valley High School Winter Craft Fair - Dec. 4-5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 15711 E. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-2839.

Home/Garden

Colville Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Maze - Open daily through Oct. 31. Eleven acres with two mazes. Mondays-Thursdays, 4 p.m.-dark; Fridays, 4-10 p.m.; and Saturdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Bring flashlight for night visits. 73 Oakshott Road, Colville. $7/age 12 and up, $5/age 5-11, free/age 4 and younger. (509) 684-6751.

Spokane Fall Home Idea Show - The 32nd annual event focuses on building, renovation, landscaping, design and décor. More than 300 booths showcasing home products and services. Today. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Broadway at Havana Street, Spokane Valley. $8/adults, $6/seniors and military, free/ages 12 and younger. (509) 939-8017.

Landscaping with Trees and Shrubs - Presented by WSU Spokane County Extension. Classes offered include: Saturday, Landscape Plants: Creative Combos and Cultural Consideration; Oct. 23, Tree and Shrub Health; Oct. 30, Lessons in Tree Identification at the Finch Arboretum. All classes held from 10 a.m.-noon, WSU Spokane County Extension Office, 222 N. Havana St., except for class on Oct. 30. $35/series of four classes, $10/class. (509) 477-2048.

Fall Festival Antique Show – More than 30 vintage antique craft vendors, beer garden, hay rides to the pumpkin patch, barbecue, hay-bale maze, children’s activities and games, demonstrations, pumpkin carving contest and live music. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 501 Wawawai Road, 15 miles south of Pullman, Colton. (509) 995-6335.

Reverse Mortgage - For ages 18 and older. Learn the pros and cons of reverse mortgages. Pre-registration is required. Monday. 10-11 a.m., Corbin Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $15. (509) 625-6200.

Putting Your Yard to Bed Organically - For ages 18 and older. Learn how to prepare your trees, shrubs, perennials, lawn and garden for winter. Pre-registration is required. Monday. 6-9 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $19. (509) 625-6200.

Green Cleaning - Create a more sustainable way of life by using nontoxic cleaning methods and green-living practices. The workshop will cover making safe cleaning products and ways to reduce your impact on the environment. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m., 1124 W. Sinto, Spokane; $14. (509) 625-6200.

32nd Annual Washington State Quilters Show - Friday-Oct. 17. Featured speaker is Karen Brown, professional longarm machine quilter. Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Commons Room, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7/door, good all three days; free/ages 11 and younger. (509) 435-3889.

Fall Compost Fair - Spokane County residents who complete the activities may take home a free compost bin. Limit one per household. Bring proof of residency. Event is 11 a.m.-2 p.m., arrive by 1:30 p.m. Presented by the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System and the Washington Department of Ecology. Saturday. John A. Finch Arboretum. Free. (509) 625-6800.

Soap Making with Aromatherapy - Lean how to make soap and bath crystals using herbs, grains and exotic oils. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Pre-registration is required. Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $39. (509) 625-6200.

Heart-Warming Soup and Stew Basics - Learn how to combine seasonal ingredients to make soups and stews as well as vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions and alternatives. Saturday. 1-2 p.m., Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $10, includes recipes and samples. (208) 676-9730.

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Sandpoint - Oct. 18-19, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Two-class series is designed to help address issues that potential home-buyers face. Online classes are available for $50 statewide. Call to register before class date. Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eight-hour class. Call to register before class date. Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 265-2227 or (208) 255-1443.

Canning Art - For ages 14 and older. Learn how to can meats, soups, winter salsa and produce. Pre-registration is required. Oct. 18. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $27. (509) 625-6200.

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Coeur d’Alene - Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Two-class series is designed to help address issues that potential home-buyers face. Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; eight-hour class. Online classes are available for $50 statewide. Call to register before class date. Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors Conference Room, 409 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10. (208) 667-0664.

Pruning Techniques for the Homeowner - Class will discuss why and when to prune, proper tools and safety. Pre-registration is required. Oct. 19. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $14. (509) 625-6200.

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Presentation - Dave Stephenson presents, “Saving Green, the Value of Community Trees.” Oct. 23, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall. Free. (208) 255-2780.

Forestry Shortcourse - Registration due by Oct. 25 for the six-session series on Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Nov. 1-Dec. 6. UI Extension Office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene. $35/includes resource materials. (208) 446-1680.