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Arts/Crafts
47th Annual Bonner County Bazaar and Craft Show - Quality vendors will present cottage crafts including jewelry, home décor, candles, clothing, artwork, holiday items, soaps and lotions, honey, candy, greeting cards, children’s books, chair massages and more. Kootenai Kountry Kettle and Dutch Bakery of Kootenai, Idaho will serve lunch both days as well as bakery items. Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. (across from the county courthouse), Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 263-5809
Inland Crafts - 28th annual exhibition and sale 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., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $5, good for entire weekend (free admission Nov. 12, 5-8 p.m.). (509) 995-7956
Home/Garden
Fall Plant Sale - Perennials and houseplants, including fall color bowls and tropical dish gardens. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., through Sept. 30 (closed Sundays). Proceeds benefit the Greenway Program. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 777-9622
Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter - Quarterly meeting with speaker Judy Niemeyer. Thursday, 1 or 7 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Commons Room, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7/door. (509) 435-3889
“Beneficial Natural Enemies of Plant-feeding Insects”- Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society presentation featuring Ed Bechinski, University of Idaho professor of entomology. Co-sponsored by the City of Sandpoint Park and Recreation Department. Saturday, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-2780
Canning Art - For ages 14 and older. Learn how to can meats, soups, winter salsa and produce. Sept. 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $27; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200
“Preserving Your Harvest” - Learn pressure and water bath canning methods and freezing and drying methods for preserving food with University of Idaho Family and Consumer Science Extension Educator Shelly Johnson. Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Extension, Kootenai County Office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene. $5; preregistration required. (208) 446-1680
Co-op Coop Cruise - Visit eight backyard chicken coops in Moscow. Snacks and beverages provided; donations accepted to cover costs. Oct. 3, noon-4 p.m., Moscow, Idaho. $12/adults, $5/children, free/age 2 and younger. Preregistration required. (208) 882-8537, outreach@moscowfood.coop
Spokane Fall Home Idea Show - 32nd annual event focuses on building, renovation, landscaping, design and décor, with more than 300 booths showcasing home products and services. Oct. 8, noon-8 p.m.; Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $8/adults, $6/seniors and military, free/ages 12 and younger; Friday, half price for women, 4 p.m.-close; Saturday, half price for men, 4 p.m.-close. (509) 939-8017
Landscaping with Trees and Shrubs - Presented by WSU Spokane County Extension. Oct. 9, Pruning without Fear; Oct. 16, Landscape Plants: Creative Combos and Cultural Consideration; Oct. 23, 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
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Sandpoint - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Oct. 18-19, 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
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Coeur d’Alene - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Oct. 19 and 26, 5:30-9:30 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
Animals
Spokane Skyhoundz Disc Dog Local Championships - Local dogs and their humans compete in distance and accuracy competition. During Valleyfest, Sept. 26, 10 a.m., Mirabeau Park, 13500 Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. johnlawnangel@yahoo.com, arial_flies@yahoo.com, (509) 926-6542
Beginning Dog Obedience - For dogs 4 months and older. Saturdays, 6:45-8 p.m., Sept. 28-Nov. 16. City of Spokane CPM Building, 809 N. Washington St. $83; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200
Fido Fete, A Community Dog Festival - A celebration of dogs and the people who love them, with live music, children’s activities, dog contests, dog fashion parade, dog blessing, dog tricks and dancing, photo booth (get your picture taken with your dog), adoptable dogs, pet licenses, vaccinations, chip IDs, food, vendor booths. Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 3151 E. 27th Ave. (next to Thornton Murphy Park). Free admission. (509) 443-3944