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Sun., Jan. 23, 2011

Arts/Crafts

Washington State Quilters - Quarterly meeting with art quilter Cara Gulati of Doodle Press. Thursday, 1 and 7 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute Commons Room, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7/door. (509) 279-2520

3-D Explosion Quilt Workshop with Cara Gulati - Learn to draw curved lines, choose fabrics then create your own art quilt in this two-day workshop. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hampton Inn, 2010 S. Assembly Road. $120. (509) 279-2520

Washington State Quilters Quilting Bee - Enjoy a day of quilting, games and activities. Bring a special quilt or block to work on and a potluck dish to share (coffee and tea provided). All are welcome; membership not required. Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St.. Free. (509) 714-8140, www.wsqspokane.org

Home/Garden

Corbin Art Center’s Landscape and Garden Series - A variety of courses and workshops on landscape and gardening will be offered through March 8; dates and costs vary. Visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $15-$55. (509) 625-6200

Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society Meeting - Crystal Gartner from Conservation Northwest will discuss the Columbia Highlands Initiative. Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., Education Center, Manito Park. Free. (509) 313-6688

“New Trends: Gardening and Landscaping for Today”- Presented by WSU Extension coordinators and master gardeners from various counties. Five classes will be offered during this daylong workshop including: “How Not to Be a Slave to Your Yard,” “Who Needs a Lawn?,” “Seven Steps to Water-wise Landscaping,” “Installing a Drip Irrigation System” and “They Were Here First: Gardening with Our Region’s Native Plants.” Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Deer Park City Hall Council Room, 316 E. Crawford, Deer Park. Participants must attend at least one of the five classes and should bring a sack lunch (beverages and cookies will be provided). Free; reservations required. (509) 477-2048, (509) 684-2588, (509) 447-2401

Eclectic Rummage Sale - With a bake sale, cookbook sale and volunteer opportunities. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., One World Cafe, 1804 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 270-1608

Attracting Birds and Butterflies to Your Garden - Eva Lusk, master gardener and native plant expert, will discuss how to attract birds and butterflies using native plants. Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $15; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Organic Vegetable Gardening - Learn organic gardening principles including how to plan, plant and maintain your garden and disease and insect control. Feb. 2, 6-9 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave.; $19; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Horticulture Class Series - Twelve-week series presented by Washington State University Spokane County Extension. Topics include Inland Northwest gardening parameters, landscape design and maintenance, low-maintenance landscaping, soils and composting, and more. Feb. 10-April 28, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., WSU Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $250; preregistration and prepayment required. (509) 477-2048

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