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ANeMonE March Classes - Paper Flower Making 101 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday and March 31; Wedding Class from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday and March 31. Anemone, 302 W. Second Ave., Suite 102. $20-$35. (509) 838-7037.

CVHS Arts and Crafts Show - Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. Today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.

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, Tea Making; March 20, Planting; March 27, Bulb Art. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

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 April 19, 4 p.m. Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. Free. (509) 284-3121.

Mandala Making - Friday, 11-11:45 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Donation. (509) 327-1584.

Natural Easter Egg Dying for Kids - Join Kendra Robinson-Harding of Discovery Education NW for a hands-on workshop designed for children ages 6-12. Learn how to use natural ingredients to make egg dye in every color of the rainbow. Registration required. March 24, 1-3 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $30. (509) 368-9378.

Snowball Nine Patch Quilting Class - This project will make a 12-inch block that can be used as a pillow top or table topper. Also learn some new piecing techniques. Includes fabric kit and pattern which will be handed out at beginning of class. Bring a portable sewing machine, thread, scissors and/or rotary cutter, ruler and pencil. RSVP by March 21. March 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $12. (509) 327-1584.

WSU Springs Arts and Crafts Fair - April 13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and April 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington State University, Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman.

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

Home/garden

NIBCA Home and Garden Show - Annual showcase event by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $1 off admission with canned food donation. (208) 765-5518.

Master Composter/Recycler Training Program - Registration due by Thursday. The Spokane Regional Solid Waste System will offer this course for Spokane County residents who want to learn how to reduce waste through composting. Class dates are: March 26, April 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 6-8:30 p.m.; March 31 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; and April 28 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For registration information, visit www.solidwaste.org. (509) 625-6521.

Spokane Home and Garden Show - 36th annual event. Friday, noon-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and March 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $8/adults, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 534-5380.

Grow Your Own Food Class Series - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Classes include: Saturday, Tomatoes; March 24, Raised Bed Gardening; March 31, INW Vegetables; and April 7, Berries. All classes 12:30-3 p.m. Registration is required. WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12 per class or $40 for the series. (509) 477-2195.

Beginning Gardening Class Series - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Classes include: Saturday, Soil and Basic Gardening; March 24, Vegetable Gardening; March 31, Flower Gardening; and April 7, Garden Maintenance. All classes 9:30 a.m.-noon. Registration is required. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12 per class or $40 for the series. (509) 477-2195.

Solar Power Class - Learn the basics of solar power and what is required to get started. Class is limited to 20 people. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague Ave. $35. (509) 924-8803.

Gardening in Our Changing Climate - Master Gardener Steve Nokes will describe the best plants for our climate and will answer any questions you might have. March 20, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Associated Garden Club Meeting - Mike Altman will discuss fuchsia culture. Call (509) 465-3626 for more information. March 23, 10 a.m., Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd.

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Presentation - Guest speakers Kent Wellner and David Cobb, of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest Plan Revision Team, will present on the topic of the draft management plan for the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. March 24, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint, Idaho. Free. (208) 946-9127.

Solar Energy Workshop - Bruce Gage, co-owner of EcoDepot will discuss the basics of solar electric energy. This three-hour workshop will provide you with information on how to best incorporate solar into your home or business. Registration required. March 24, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $12. (509) 368-9378.

10x10x10 Green Building Slam - Ten local designers, architects, and builders will showcase their most innovative green building projects. Each will have 10 minutes to share 10 slides demonstrating cutting edge technologies, successes, lessons learned, surprises and more. March 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main Ave. (509) 570-4284, (509) 329-3448.

Spokane Orchid Society Show and Sale - Featuring hundreds of blooming orchids judged by the American Orchid Society, vendors with orchids and supplies for sale, and information about growing and keeping orchids. March 31, Noon, South Side Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $2. (509) 535-2301.

Animals

Mica Bay Birding Survey - Hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society. Look for a variety of birds. Tuesday, 9 a.m., Meet at the corner of Fairmont Loop and U.S. Highway 95, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-5318.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Meeting - John Baumann will discuss butterflies of the Inland Northwest. For more information, visit www.cdaaudubon.org. Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., meet at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 689-9600.

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 in green. Email dragoonfr@hotmail.com for more details. Saturday, meet near the Spokane arena, southeast corner of the parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Free. (509) 796-2140.