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Arts/Crafts

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Tuesday, Essential Oil Air Fresheners. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Custer’s Spring Arts and Crafts Show - 35th annual event. More than 300 artists and crafters. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and March 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

SCC Art/Food/Craft Fair - Spring event with dozens of vendors. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission and parking. (509) 487-7815.

Julyamsh Vision Seekers Youth Workshop - Explore your talents under the guidance of renowned America Indian artists: Bobbie White (beadwork), Andrew Morrison (pop/graffiti art), Jaque Rickard (basketry). Designed for students 12-14 years old. March 5, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. (208) 457-8950.

Home/Garden

Spokane’s 34th Annual Home and Yard Show - Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises. Featuring displays and demonstrations with home and yard-related products, services and improvements. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7/good all weekend; free/children age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Horticulture Workshops - Monday: “Don’t Panic, It’s Organic,” gardening presentation by Nina Eckberg from 1-4 p.m. and “Ice Age Floods,” by Gary Ford from 6-8 p.m. Registration and payment requested. University of Idaho Kootenai County Extension Office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene. $10 for each presentation. (208) 446-1690.

“Riverbank Stabilization and Riparian Restoration”- Presented by Brittany Davidson-Morlin and John Getz. Hosted by the NE Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., Manito Park, Manito Garden Meeting Room, east of the greenhouse. Free. (509) 313-6688.

Tropical Plant Sale and Lecture - Hosted by The Friends of Manito. Guest speakers Laurie Bunch and Jordan Leach will discuss hydroponics. Saturday, lecture at 10 a.m., plant sale from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (509) 456-8038 for reservations. Manito Park, Manito Meeting Room, east of Gaiser Conservatory.

Basic Beekeeping Class - Presented by the Inland Empire Beekeepers Association and sponsored by the WSU Extension. IEBA and WSBA certification available. Registration is required. Saturday, WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $40/individual, $50/family. (509) 477-2048.

Planting Tomatoes from Seed Workshop - Learn skills and techniques from WSU Master Gardener Marilyn Carothers and take home your own seed-planted tomato. Registration is required. Register at the store or online at www.sunpeopledrygoods.com. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Sun People Dry Goods Co., 32 W. Second Ave. Free. (509) 368-9378.

Canning Art - For ages 14 and older. Learn how to stock your pantry the old-fashioned way and learn healthy techniques of canning. Snack provided. Registration is required. March 5, 5:30 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $27 plus $5 lab fee due to instructor. (509) 625-6200.

Community Canopy Workshops - March 9. Topics include: “Pests and Pesticides” by Scott Nielsen and Neal Kittelson from 9 a.m.-noon, and “Caring for Young Trees” by Garth Davis and Tim Kohlhauff from 1-3:30 p.m. Registration required by March 7. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10 per workshop. (208) 769-2266.

Animals

Meals on Wheels Food Drive - Second annual event. Human and pet food donations can be placed in the bins outside Regal Veterinary Clinic. Runs through Monday. Regal Veterinary Clinic, 2923 E. 29th Ave. (509) 536-7387.

Wieners on Parade - Dachshund Rescue NW - Join the Dachshund Club of Spokane members with your wiener dog to walk in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Spokane. Dress you and your dogs or wagons and strollers up in green. Email dragoonfr@hotmail.com for more details. March 17. Meet near the Spokane Arena, southeast corner of the parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 796-2140.

Birds of Eastern Washington - Discover the joy of birding with Fran Haywood, who has studied birds throughout the lower 48 states for more than 40 years. Class includes two evenings of instruction, slide illustrations of birds and handouts to help you study at home. Carpool to west Spokane, stroll along Indian Canyon bluff, then travel to Reardan’s Audubon Lakes, Davenport’s cemetery and along a quiet dirt road a few miles southwest. Runs March 22-31. Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition. $65. (509) 279-6027.