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Art Classes for Chicks at The Art Coop - April workshops include: Monday, 6-9 p.m., silk painting 10-inch circle or square, $35; Thursday, 6-8 p.m., fused glass jewelry, $35-$40; Friday, 6-8 p.m., jewelry marbling, $25; Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m., silk scarf painting, $45; April 22, 1-3 p.m., microscope slide necklace, $25; April 23, 6-8 p.m., hanging yard art, $25; April 25, 6-8 p.m., bird nesting ball, $25; and April 30, 6-8 p.m., sharpie silk scarf, $25. Supplies included in workshop cost. Art Coop, 4225 N. “G” St. (509) 327-3726.

Funky Junk Antique Show and Crafts Market - Food, music and junk. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Public Market, 24 W. Second Ave. $2/general, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 624-1154.

Little Leonardos - Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., this Monday-May 21. For ages 3-5. Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $45. (509) 625-6200.

Art with Tresia - For ages 4-7. Each week will be a different project. Registration required. Tuesday, 4 p.m., 809 W. Garland Ave. $10 per class. (509) 325-3001.

Third Thursday Kids Craft Club - Hosted by the Tekoa Library. For youth ages 17 and younger. Make a craft and enjoy a snack. Thursday and May 17, 4 p.m., Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. Free. (509) 284-3121.

Art with Andrea - For ages 8-12. Learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. Andrea Perry, instructor. Registration required. Friday, 4 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $12 per class. (509) 325-3001.

The Vintage Faire - A market for vintage, antique and handcrafted goods. The show will feature local vendors, indie crafters and many artists from around the Pacific Northwest. Visit thevintagefaire.com. April 28, 9 a.m., Okanogan County Fairgrounds. 175 Rodeo Trail Road, Okanogan, Wash. $3/advance, $5/at the door. (509) 863-5104.

Sewing Workshop - Barcelona Skirt - Prerequisites: Sewing 101 or working knowledge of sewing machine use. Learn how to create a skirt that fits your body, cut a pattern, insert an invisible zipper and line your skirt. Machines available, please schedule to use. Registration required. April 28, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Top Stitch, 3808 N. Monroe St. $60, a list of materials and notions to bring will be emailed. (509) 328-7397.

Home/Garden

Palouse Patchers 32nd Annual Quilt Show - “Color Made Beautiful” with more than 200 quilted items on display and a merchant mall for shopping. Today, noon-4 p.m., Latah County Fairgrounds, Exhibition Building, 1021 Harold St., Moscow, Idaho. $5/adults, $3/seniors and children 9 and younger. (208) 883-0821.

Spokane Premier Home Improvement Show - Talk to industry’s professionals, get ideas for your home and garden and enter to win prizes. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $8.

Waste-to-Energy Facility Tours - Interested in knowing what happens to our garbage? Walk-in groups of 10 or fewer are welcome on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Group tours for more than 10, individuals with special needs, and classrooms can be arranged by calling ahead. Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, 2900 S. Geiger Blvd. (across from the Washington State Patrol). Free. (509) 625-6521.

Composting Class - Presented by the Colfax Branch Library and Whitman County Recycling. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Colfax Library, Norma McGregor Meeting Room, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. (509) 397-4366.

Weed Education Day on Tap - Presented by UI Extension and Bonner County Noxious Weed Department. Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-noon, University of Idaho Extension Office in Bonner County, Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint. $10/day of class. (208) 255-5681.

Rainwater Collection 101 Workshop - Learn how to assemble, install and use a rain barrel. Registration is required. Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $5. (509) 368-9378.

Custer’s 36th Annual Spring Antique and Collectors Sale – More than 250 dealers with antiques to purchase in all price ranges. MAC “Appraisal Days” on Saturday and Sunday - bring your family treasures to find out what they’re worth. Hand-carried items only, no firearms or musical instruments. List of appraisers and their specialties available at www.custershows.com. Hours of show are Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and April 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/general, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger; $7 per item appraised, five item limit per person. (509) 924-0588.

Boundary County Earth Day Fair Celebration - Three-day event. Friday: Small Farm Tour; “Story of Stuff” film festival; Saturday: Earth Day Fair at Boundary County Fairgrounds; and April 22: Nature Walk; Mammals of the World: A Skeletal Presentation. For more information: bonnersferrychamber.org. Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Free. (208) 290-2720.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society (Japan Week) - Demonstration and display. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Kress Gallery, River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., level three. Free. (509) 230-4891.

Earth Day, “Remember the Lorax” - Celebrate Earth Day. Create Lorax art with earth-friendly materials, find out how to provide animal homes in your own backyard and recycle by making something out of garbage. Saturday, 10 a.m., Outdoor Learning Center, 8706 E. Upriver Drive, Spokane Valley. $3. (509) 340-1028.

Guided Tour of Manito Park Trees - Join Spokane County-WSU Master Gardener and tree expert Ed Lester for a free guided tour of Manito Park’s towering beauties hosted by The Friends of Manito. This is the first tour in a four-part series. Future tours will be June 23, July 28 and Sept. 22. Saturday, 1 p.m., Manito Park, Manito Garden Meeting Room, east of the greenhouse. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Native Plant Landscaping for the Northwest - The event includes presentations from native plant landscaping experts, showcased examples of native plant gardens by local gardening enthusiasts, and native plant gardening resources and information. April 24, 5:30-8:15 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main St. $20. (509) 638-8919.

Associated Garden Club Meeting - Meeting will include Lilac princess introductions and an election of new officers. Call (509) 535-4554 for more information. April 27, 10 a.m., Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd.

Plant Sale - Presented by the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane. Plants: organic veggies and herbs, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, house plants and more. Proceeds will benefit nonprofit organizations and Spokane community projects. April 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; April 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Manito Park, Manito Garden Meeting Room, East of the Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 838-3705.

Master Gardener Plant Sale and Open House - Featuring annuals, perennials, veggies, herbs and fruit starts at a discount. All plants are appropriate for our growing climate and come from the gardens of WSU Master Gardeners. Also get answers to your gardening questions from experienced Master Gardeners, stop by the Home and Garden Sale for gently used home and garden goods, and there will be activities for children. April 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. (509) 477-2181.

Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale and Raffle - 12th annual event hosted by WSU Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners. Proceeds will benefit Master Gardener community education projects. April 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Statton Elementary School, Gymnasium, 1201 W. Fifth St., Newport, Wash. (509) 447-2401.

Family Tree Planting - Join Spark NW, a new nonprofit focused on inspiring young children to volunteer, as they partner with The Lands Council for a kick-off service project during Earth Month. Bring your shovels and gloves to the family tree planting site anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to help reforest Spokane and heal the earth. To sign up and get more details, go to www.sparknw.com or contact info@sparknw.com or (509) 599-3503. Refreshments and prizes will be provided. April 28, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Saltese Uplands Conservation Futures Area. Free.

Animals

SCRAPS Reigning Dogs and Cats Chocolate Festival and Auction - Seventh annual event to raise funds for SCRAPS programs. Featuring chocolates and desserts, silent and live auctions, and the Parade of Pets. All proceeds benefit the animals of SCRAPS in Spokane Valley. Age 21 and older. Friday, 6-9:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 477-2760.

“Twenty One Years in Recycling Used Wieners” Party - Dachshund Rescue NW will celebrate placing more than 800 homeless wiener dogs at the dog rescue since 1991. Bring a main dish or side for a potluck, dessert and chips will be provided. Plates, drinks, cups, utensils and napkins will also be provided. Please limit yourself to two dogs per family for the room. Saturday, noon-8 p.m., RSVP to dragoonfr@hotmail.com for directions if you are new to the dog club. $5 per person donation. (509) 796-2140.

All About Birds Workshop for Kids - For ages 6 to 12. Join Kendra Robinson-Harding of Discovery Education NW for a hands-on workshop. Learn about Spokane’s local feathered friends, including how to identify local species, what they eat and where they live. Each participant will make a bird feeder to take home. Registration is required. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $19. (509) 368-9378.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society Field Trip - Enjoy a full day trip at the Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge. April 28, 7:30 p.m., Meet at Super 1 grocery store, Post Falls. (208) 457-8894.