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Sun., Oct. 17, 2010

Arts/Crafts

14th Annual Bead Stampede - Eighteen Northwest vendors with beads, old and new, made of stone, bone, wood, paper, horn, clay, metal, glass and polymer clay. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Ag B Building, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $3. (208) 661-2911

Washington State Quilters Show - Featuring works by Karen Brown, professional long arm machine quilter, and other Spokane chapter members. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/adults, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 435-3889

Autumn Arts and Crafts Festival - Original and finely crafted items. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Washington State University, Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman. Free admission. (509) 332-5206

Annual Fall Craft Fair - Crafts, baked goods, lunch and dinner. Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-noon, St. John Vianney, 503 N. Walnut Road, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 926-7987

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

Ferris High School Arts and Crafts Fair - Eighteenth annual event with more than 100 booths, to benefit the Class of 2011 Senior All-Nighter, a drug- and alcohol-free event held on graduation night. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ferris auditorium, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $2. (509) 951-4755

Whitworth Auxiliary Annual Fall Luncheon and Bazaar - Featuring a performance by accordionist Patricia Bartell, a 2000 Whitworth grad. 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, bazaar opens 11 a.m., lunch seating begins at 11:30, program at 12:30, First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $20. (509) 466-6081

Scandinavian Bazaar - Nov. 5, kaffe stua 9-11 a.m. with homemade desserts served by women in traditional Scandinavian dress; bazaar 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with lefse, meatballs, flatbread and cookies. 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

Central Valley High School Arts and Crafts Show - Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. Nov. 6-7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100

29th Annual Silver Valley Arts and Crafts Fall Fair - Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Silver Hills School, Osburn, Idaho. Free admission and parking. (208) 556-0416

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

Vintage Finds and Handmade Treasures Market - With more than 20 vendors. Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nine Mile Falls Elementary School, 10102 W. Charles Road, Nine Mile Falls. $1/admission, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 465-4530

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Sandpoint - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Monday-Tuesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m., or Nov. 13, 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, (208) 255-1443

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

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Coeur d’Alene - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Tuesday and Oct. 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m., or Nov. 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) 667-0664

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

Organic Cold-Pressed Soup - Learn how to make natural soup with chemical-free additives. Wednesday , 6:30-7:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $15; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

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

Landscaping with Trees and Shrubs - Presented by Washington State University Spokane County Extension. Saturday, Tree and Shrub Health; Oct. 30, Lessons in Tree Identification. All classes held from 10 a.m.-noon at WSU Spokane County Extension Office, 222 N. Havana St., except class on Oct. 30, which will be held at the Finch Arboretum. $35/series, $10/each. (509) 477-2048

Weatherization Primer Workshop - Presentation on easy and affordable ideas to weatherize your home followed by a house party, sponsored by Idaho Conservation League. Saturday, 10 a.m., Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 265-9565

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

Liqueur Making - For ages 21 and older. Learn how to make fruit cordials, Irish Cream, Drambuie and Grand Marnier using instant flavorings. Oct. 27, 7-9 p.m., Jim’s Home Brew, 2619 N. Division St. $14; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Arson Dog Open House - Meet Spokane Valley Fire Department arson dog Mako during an open house. Fire investigator Rick Freier will answer questions and talk about canine first aid. Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m., Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center, 510 S. Sullivan Road. (509) 928-PETS

Stallion Showcase and Horse Sale Fundraiser - Fifth annual event sponsored by the Spokane Morgan Club and Dragoon Morgans of Spokane. All breeds are welcome to attend; visit www.spokanemorganclub.org/ to view horses for sale. Oct. 30, noon-3 p.m., Lady Raven Stables, 325 W. Austin Road. Free for audience members. (509) 796-2140

Happy Halloweenie Costume Contest - To benefit Dachshund Rescue NW, with prizes for best costumes and dogs available for adoption. Oct. 30, noon-3 p.m., Lady Raven Stables, 325 W. Austin Road. $5 donation per dog. (509) 796-2140

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