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“Puttin’ on the Glitz” Quilt Show - The Washington State Quilters of Spokane present their 33rd annual show, featuring nationally known quilter and designer Pam Mostek along with more than 600 quilted items, 50 quilt vendors, daily demonstrations, boutique of handmade items and national tour of the Hoffman Challenge. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8 (free/age 11 and younger); free parking. (509) 238-4063
Crafts and Collectibles Show - Variety of vendors and food for purchase. Today, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Southside Senior Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $2 admission. (509) 535-0803
Community Marketplace - Antique mall. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 116 S. Montgomery, Uniontown, Wash. (509) 229-3233
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
Fall Craft Fair - Crafts, baked goods, lunch and dinner Saturday. Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-noon, St. John Vianney, 503 N. Walnut Road, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 926-7987
Community Fall Festival - Local crafts, homemade baked goods and a quilt raffle (tickets $1). Proceeds will benefit United Methodist Women mission projects. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Central United Methodist Church, 518 W. Third Ave. Free admission; $5/lunch. (509) 838-1431
Master Gardeners - New trainee applications are being accepted through Oct. 31 for the Washington State University/Spokane County Master Gardener Volunteer Program to begin in January. Application packet is available at www.spokane-county. wsu.edu/ spokane/eastside. (509) 477-2048
Free Gardening Classes - Presented by WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension. Dixie Chichester will discuss basic landscape planning, tips and techniques and specific considerations for landscaping and gardening in Pend Oreille County. Tuesday and Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., PUD meeting room, 130 N. Washington, Newport, Wash. Free; preregistration required. (509) 447-2401
“Ties to the Land: Your Family Forest Heritage” Workshop - Focus is on planning for an orderly transition of family-owned forest land. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., University of Idaho Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai Ave., Bonners Ferry, Idaho. $35/includes workbook and DVD; preregister by Oct. 14. (208) 683-3168
Proper Tree Planting - Learn from Spokane City Arborist Jeff Perry how to select, prepare and plant a tree or shrub to ensure a long, healthy and productive life. Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd. Free; reservations requested. (509) 363-5495
Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Presentation - Guest speaker will be Nathan Robertson, native plants horticulturist at the U.S. Forest Service Nursery in Coeur d’Alene. Saturday, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 946-9127
Sustainable Energy Fair - Learn more about electric cars, weatherizing your home, green architecture solutions, masonry ovens and more. EcoDepot will discuss solar and wind power. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods Co, 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. Free. (509) 368-9378