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Arts/Crafts

Anemone Winter Classes - Learn how to make a paper rose and paper dahlia. Registration is required. Choose to attend from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m., Feb. 4 or 18. Anemone, 309 W. Second Ave. $35 per person plus 10 percent off all store purchases for the day. (509) 458-3333.

Do-It-Yourself Wedding Classes - Learn how to make a paper dahlia, tissue paper pom-poms and your own wedding invitations. Registration is required. 5:50-7:30 p.m. Choose to attend Feb. 4 or 18. Anemone, 302 W. Second Ave., Suite 102. $35. (509) 458-3333.

WSQ February Quilting Bee - Washington State Quilters - Spokane Chapter provides a day of quilting, eating and activities. Bring a quilt or quilt block to work on and a potluck dish to share. Coffee and tea provided. Visit www.wsqspokane.org. Feb. 11. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. Free. (509) 863-5536.

Third Thursday Kids Craft Club - Hosted by the Tekoa Library. For youth ages 17 and younger. Make a craft and enjoy a snack. Feb. 16 and March 15. 4 p.m., Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. Free. (509) 284-3121.

Custer’s Springs Arts & Crafts Show - March 2-4. 35th annual event. Over 300 artists and crafters. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, 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.

Home/Garden

Basic Urban Beekeeping Course - The West Plains Beekeepers Association is co-sponsoring this course on the basics of keeping bees in an urban environment. State Certification of Beekeepers exam is required to meet the Spokane city ordinance to legally keep bees in the city. Registration is required. Friday. 6-9 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $20/general, $30/with state certification. (509) 368-9378.

“Bee Informed” - Presented by the West Plains Beekeepers Association with support from Eastern Washington University and Spokane County Library District. Learn the truth about honey bees, bumble bees, yellow jackets and hornets. For more information, visit http://wpbeekeepers.org. Saturday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Hall Auditorium, 526 Fifth St., Cheney. Free.

Gardening Classes in Pend Oreille County - Presented by WSU Extension/Pend Oreille County. Learn the best ways to protect your garden from wildlife and make your own scarecrow. Pre-registration is required. Saturday. 9 a.m.-noon, Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. $5/community members, $3/master gardeners. (509) 447-2401.

Seed Starting Workshop with Pat Munts - Pat Munts will show you how to pick pots, soils, seeds and lights and put them together to grow a garden full of vegetable starts. Rregistration is required. Register at the store or online. Saturday. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $15. (509) 368-9378.

Organic Veggie Gardening 101 with Pat Munts - Find out what it means to be organic and how to grow a garden without using chemicals. Pat Munts will share tips and tricks to build your soil and keep bugs at bay so you can grow and harvest healthy food for your family. Registration is required. Register at the store or online. Saturday. 1-3 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $15. (509) 368-9378.

Cabin Fever Gardening Symposium - Registration due by Feb. 8. Presented by Washington State University Master Gardeners. Enjoy informational gardening classes, a continental breakfast, a catered lunch and more. Registration is required. Held 7:30-4 p.m., Feb. 20. WSU Spokane Campus. $65. (509) 477-2195.

Cooking With Honey Workshop - Learn how to change recipes from processed sugars to honey or other natural sweeteners. Make quick breads, muffins, jams, sauces, dips and marinades. The workshop will also cover the benefits of honey in food, medicine, and topical skin care and first aide. Feb. 11. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $45. (509) 368-9378.

Tainio Technology BioAg Symposium - Learn from four of America’s leading soil biology, plant nutrition, and GMO experts. Discussions will focus on sustainable, biological farming and gardening methods for the health of your farm, the health of those who consume your produce, and the health of our future. This conference is for anyone interested in learning about soil nutrition and biology, plant nutrition, and the latest information on GMOs. Feb. 15. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $150/before Jan. 18; $160/after Jan. 18. (509) 747-5471.

“Vanishing of the Bees” Film - This documentary follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the country. Feb. 16. 4-6 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. Free. (509) 368-9378.

Animals

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society Event - Look for waterfowl and eagles near Pend Oreille River and Lake. Bring a lunch and water. Registration is required. Visit www.cdaaudubon.org for more information. Today. 8 a.m., Meet at the Kmart parking lot, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-3339.