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Master Gardener Applications - Applications are being accepted for the University of Idaho Extension in Bonner County’s Master Gardener program. Classroom training will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 5-May 16 in Bonners Ferry. Applications will be accepted until Saturday and are available at the Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave. in Sandpoint. For more information, call (208) 263-8511. $125.

WSU Pend Oreille County Master Gardener Basic Training - Applications are being accepted for the WSU Master Gardener Program. Applications are due by Saturday and are available at www.pendoreille.wsu.edu. For more information, call (509) 447-2401. $150.

Holiday Memories at Green Bluff - Cut your own Christmas tree, take pictures with Santa and purchase fresh fruits, food items, candy and wine. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Runs through Dec. 24. Green Bluff.

NE Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society Meeting - EWU graduate student Adam Gebauer will discuss hydroecology. Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., SIERR Building at McKinstry, 850 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (321) 948-5125.

Arts/Crafts

Eighth Annual Handmade Ornament Show - Today. Features handmade Christmas ornaments from a variety of local artists. Materials include paper, beads, wire, glass, feathers and found objects. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Art School. Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.

Festival of Fair Trade - This year’s festival features handcrafts, clothing, jewelry and pottery from Nepal, Mexico, Chile, Guatemala, Vietnam and other far corners of the world – all made in sweatshop free environments. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 448-6561.

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, Block Printing. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Crafting Unity: Native American Beading - Presented by Gonzaga University’s Unity Multicultural Education Center. Wednesday, noon-2 p.m., Gonzaga University, Crosby Main Floor, 502 E. Boone Ave. (509) 313-5836.

Country Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale - Featuring antiques, crafts, arts, baked good, holiday decor and more. Presented by Two Women Vintage Goods. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.two womenvintagegoods.com. Moran Prairie Grange, 6106 S. Palouse Highway. $4/good all weekend.

Annual Bake Sale and Mini Bazaar - Saturday and Dec. 2. Hosted by the St. Charles Altar Society. Following Saturday 4 p.m. mass; and 8 and 10 a.m. masses on Dec. 2. All proceeds from the bake sale will be donated to the Bishop White Seminarians. St. Charles Catholic Church gym, 4515 N. Alberta St. (509) 276-5996 or (509) 326-0784.

EVHS Craft Fair - Benefiting the East Valley High School. Saturday and Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley, Spokane Valley. $1. (509) 939-7805.

Cheney High School Winter Bazaar and Festival - Saturday and Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily. Proceeds go to school athletic and extracurricular programs. Cheney High School, 460 N. Sixth St., Cheney. Free admission. (509) 838-3989.

Winter Market - This Saturday and Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 24. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 669-2249.

17th Annual Craft and Gift Fair - Presented by Coeur d’Alene Christian School. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Christian School, 6439 N. Fourth St., Dalton Gardens. Free admission. (208) 772-7118.

SCC Craft Show - Crafts, art and food. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission. (208) 304-9264.

Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar - Features art, crafts and baked goods. Lunch will be available for purchase beginning at 11 a.m. with proceeds benefiting the North Palouse Community Food Bank. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairfield Community Center, 304 E. Main St.

Holiday Gift Gala - Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Free admission. (509) 229-3414.

Animals

Pet Portraits with Santa - Bring your dog or cat to Spokane Valley Mall to have its picture taken with Santa. Photo packages will be available for purchase. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Spokane Valley Mall, 14740 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 926-3700.

Winterfest at Turnbull - Annual event presented by Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Includes tour of the refuge, a chili feed and a Wolf People presentation by Nancy Taylor. RSVP at looeezoleary@netscape.net or call (509) 235-4531. Dec. 8, 9 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $5. (509) 235-4531.