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Arts/Crafts

Spring Craft Fair and Bake Bazaar – Friday and Saturday. Crafts vendors, products and baked goods throughout the building. Friday, 2-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Free admission. (509) 327-2861.

Ikebana - Learn ikebana, the art of flower arranging. Mondays, 5-6 p.m., through May 13. Flowers cost $7-$10 per class. There is no lesson fee, but donations are appreciated. Japanese Cultural Center, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Class size is limited to 25 individuals; please make reservations at (509) 328-2971.

Workshop: Introduction to Botanical Art - Linda Vorobik will show you the basics of creating botanical illustrations in this weekend workshop. All skill levels are welcome. Saturday-April 21, Turnbull Laboratory for Ecological Studies, Cheney. For more information and registration, please visit www.nechapterwnps.org. $150/both days, includes lunch.

Custer’s 38th Annual Spring Antique and Collectors Sale - April 26-28. More than 250 dealers. April 26, 4-9 p.m.; April 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and April 28, 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. Appraisals are not available this year. (509) 924-0588.

Home/Garden

14th Annual Premier Home Improvement Show - Industry professionals will offer ideas, inspirations and solutions for your home projects. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $8/adults; free/children age 12 and younger.

Companion Planting - Plants have relationships with each other, oftentimes beneficial ones. Learn some of the basics about companion planting. Monday, 3-5 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $5. Registration required. (509) 368-9378.

Hardy Roses - Master Gardener Jill Roche will present. For more information, please call (208) 773-1506. Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 812 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Free.

Growing Your Groceries: Berries - Part of the Growing Your Groceries Series presented by the WSU Kalispel Tribal Extension Program. Learn about selecting berry varieties for home growing, soil and fertilizer needs, pest management, and harvesting, with Stan Urmann, of Riley Creek Blueberry Farm. For more information and to register for the class, call (509) 447-2401 or email cmack@gmail.com. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Kalispel Camas Center for Community Wellness, 1821 N. LeClerc Road, Usk, Wash. $5.

“Last Call At The Oasis” - Pilgrim’s Market and Kootenai Environmental Alliance will present a free screening of the film “Last Call at the Oasis.” The film explores the topic of a global water crisis. Thursday, 6 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Botanical Illustration Past and Present - The Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society will present “Art of Science: Botanical Illustration Past and Present.” Speakers will include Jack Nisbet, a local naturalist, and Linda Ann Vorobik, the noted Lopez Island artist. For more information, please visit www.nechapterwnps.org. Friday, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. (509) 363-5344.

Weed Education Day on Tap - University of Idaho Extension and the Bonner County Noxious Weed Department present a weed education day. The workshop will present such topics as the Bonner County Weed Cooperative Program, a weed control in forestry update, bio-control of weeds, resources, and new landscape herbicides. To register, please contact the extension office at (208) 263-8511. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon, University of Idaho Extension Office in Bonner County, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $5/registered; $10/day of class.

Spring History Walks - Each walk complements the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture exhibit “David Douglas: A Naturalist at Work.” The bus will depart the MAC at 9 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. Pack a lunch for a picnic along the way. All tours include a visit to the Douglas exhibit at the end of the trip. The tours are: Saturday, Swanson Lakes, Twin Lakes and Coffeepot Lake; May 4, Little Falls and the mouth of the Spokane River; May 18, Colville Valley and Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge. Registration form: jacknisbet.com/events/? event_id=163. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $55/per person, per trip. (509) 466-2823.

Inland Empire Bonsai Society – In honor of Japan Week, there will be a demonstration and display of these miniature trees by Roger Snipes. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Kress Gallery, River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., level three. Free. (509) 230-4891.

Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society – Come see the baby koi tank and receive information. Part of Japan Week. Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 747-5333.

Home and Garden Extravaganza - Vendors will feature yard ornaments, floral designs, jewelry, gardening demos, crafts, organic beauty products and more. Refreshments will be served. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Garden Plaza, 545 N. Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls. (208) 773-3701.

Guided Tour of Manito Park Trees - Join WSU Master Gardener and tree expert Ed Lester for a free guided tour of Manito Park’s towering beauties. This tour will focus on evergreens and anything that may be early-blooming. This is the first tour in a three part series. Future tours will be May 18 and June 15. Saturday, 10 a.m., Manito Park, Manito Garden Meeting Room, east of the greenhouse. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Kid’s Earth Day - Pilgrim’s Market will host an Earth Day seed planting workshop and film screening for kids. Pilgrim’s will provide the seeds and dirt, you bring a container for planting. There will also be a free screening of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax.” Reservations required at (208) 676-9730. Saturday, 2 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Backyard Forests Workshop - Learn how to keep your trees healthy and attractive. Intended for landowners of 5 acres or less. Registration deadline is April 16. April 23, 1 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, St. Maries. $5/includes handouts and refreshments. (208) 446-1680.

Perennials - Master Gardener Jill Roche will present. April 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 812 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-1506.

Animals

Seventh Annual “Send A Friend A Goat” – Monday-Friday. Benefits Wishing Star Foundation, granting wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. Send a goat to a friend or co-worker. The recipient will be asked to make a donation to Wishing Star to pay for the removal of the goat. You can register online at www.sendafriendagoat.com. Wishing Star Foundation, 139 S. Sherman St. (509) 744-3411. $50.