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Jewelry by Kris Howell is among the many fine arts and crafts to be found at Yuletide at the MAC today.

Arts/crafts

Yuletide at the MAC – The 35th annual fine arts and crafts fair to benefit Spokane Art School education programs. Today, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free admission. (509) 363-5344.

Holiday Craft Fair - Arts and crafts, gifts, baked goods and more. Proceeds support Mead High School Band and Colorguard. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Road. $1 admission; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 720-6983.

Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - Nov. 21-23. The 38th annual event. More than 300 artists and crafters. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7/good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Mennonite Craft and Bake Sale – Coffee and donuts 8-10 a.m.; craft and bake sale 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; lunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Chuck Wagon Meal from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Kootenai Valley Mennonite School. Nov. 22. Kootenai Valley Mennonite Church, 782 Moon Shadow Road, three miles north of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Lunch: $7. (208) 610-8988.

10th Annual Handmade Ornament Show - Nov. 28-30. Features handmade Christmas ornaments from a variety of popular local artists. Materials include paper, beads, wire, glass, feathers and found objects. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Art School. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500.

19th Annual Craft and Gift Fair - Presented by Coeur d’Alene Christian School. Featuring craft and gift items, lunch, coffee, hot cocoa, hot cider and baked goods. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Christian School, Fourth and Hanley, Dalton Gardens. Free admission and parking. (208) 772-7118.

St. Luke’s Snowflake Faire - Handmade crafts, affordable gifts, homemade soup and pie, original art, raffles, gently used treasures, baked goods, stocking stuffers. Dec. 6, 9 a.m., St. Luke Episcopal Church, 501 W. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 664-5533.

SCC Holiday Arts, Crafts and Food Fair – More than 100 vendors offering one-of-a-kind items, holiday floral displays and more. Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Spokane Community College, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission and free parking. (509) 434-6576.

German Christmas Market - Presented by the German American Society. Say hello to Santa. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third Ave. Free admission. (509) 747-0004.

Holiday Gift Gala - Ninth annual event where visiting artists and resident artisans offer their holiday works along with an expanded gift shop. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Free admission. (509) 229-3414.

EVHS Band Annual Winter Craft Fair – More than 70 local vendors ad crafters selling mostly handmade items. There will be food and drinks available. Dec. 6-7, 10 a.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley Ave. $1/admission. (509) 850-5714.

41st Annual Ritzville Holiday Bazaar - 30-40 vendors selling crafts and products. Lunch service is available from Soup It Up. Santa photos available, bring your own camera. Vendors selling baked good, gifts, decorations, toys, Scholastic books for children. Sponsored by Ritzville branch of AAUW. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ritzville Grade School, 401 E. Sixth St., Ritzville, Wash. Free admission. (509) 659-4986.

Borah Elementary Marketplace - Dec. 13, 9 a.m., Borah Elementary School, 632 E. Borah Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Admission free with food donation to backpack program. (208) 664-5844.

Craft classes/workshops

Greencastle Soap Classes - Learn how to make soap and other herbal items. Ages 16 and older. Classes include: today, 10 a.m.-noon, Weekend Soap Making Class; Tuesday and Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Beginning Soap Making Class. Greencastle Soap Company, 203 N. Stone St. $55 per class. (509) 466-7223.

Creative Expressions For All - Share your ideas and learn about embroidery machines from instructors. Nov. 25, 6-8 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $10. (509) 467-8210.

Fit for Real People - Do you love to sew but have problems with the fit of your garments? Learn to fit yourself. Learn your correct pattern size with only one measurement. Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m., Top Stitch, 3808 N. Monroe St. $95/four week session. (509) 328-7397.

Fresh Wreath Making Class - All the evergreens, ribbon, decos and wreath forms will be provided, but feel free to bring your own goodies like battery operated lights, treasured ornaments, or vintage accessories. Dress warm, this is an outdoor class. There will be chili and holiday tunes. Nov. 30, 1 p.m., Manic Moon & More, 1007 W. Augusta Ave. $30. (509) 413-9101.

3-D Printing Cookie Cutters - Learn how to create your own cookie cutter using a 3-D printer. No 3-D printer experience necessary. Printed cookie cutters will be ready one week after the event. Registration required, visit www.scld.org. Dec. 3 and Dec. 8, 7-9 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Spirit Charm Necklace Workshop - Each participant will create a personalized necklace, made up of Milagros, charms, beads, and religious medals that represent a multitude of cultures and spiritual practices from around the world. The instructor will provide: handcrafted silver bales, leather cords, charms and beads, jump rings, and jewelry pliers. You may bring your own charms, beads, religious medals and pliers. The instructor will also have special charms for sale. Registration is required. Dec. 13, 1-3 p.m., Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland Ave. $16/class; $25/supply fee. (509) 325-3001.

Home/garden

“When Money Grew on Trees: How Industrial Capitalism Transformed the Ecology of Western Forests” - Seminar given by Dr. Greg Gordon, environmental studies professor at Gonzaga University. Thursday, 7-8 p.m., Gonzaga University, Jepson Center, Room 113, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 313-6688.

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society - “Pollinators, Predators and Plant Grazers: The role of insects in home gardens,” presentation by Stephen Augustine. Co-sponsored by Sandpoint Parks and Recreation. Saturday, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 627-3292.

2015 Horticulture Class Series - Jan. 15-April 2. The WSU Spokane County Extension is offering a 12-week class designed for those who want in-depth horticulture training for personal or professional development. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m., WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $275. (509) 477-2195.

Animals

HowliDays Dog Costume Contest - Includes ribbons, prizes, photos, info booths, and contest. Saturday , 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Plaza Shops, 210 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $5 or three cans or small bags of pet food. (208) 667-5986.

Spokane Humane Society “Home for the Holidays” - Stop in for a tour of the shelter and the new spay/neuter clinic, meet the staff and volunteers, enjoy refreshments and play with the cats and visit with the dogs. For more information, email kwiltzius@spokane humanesociety.org or call. Dec. 6, 11 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. Free. (509) 467-5235, ext. 211.