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Arts/Crafts

Custer’s 39th Annual Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - More than 150 dealers with antiques to purchase in all price ranges. Visit www.CusterShows.com. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/admission, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

West Plains Fall Vintage Tour - Each of the seven stops offer vintage decor for home and garden plus complimentary food and beverages. The tour is self-guided and can begin and end wherever you choose. Multiple locations throughout the West Plains in Cheney, Medical Lake, Reardan and Airway Heights. Call for locations and map. Saturday, 9 a.m. Free. (509) 981-2865.

Christmas/Fall Bazaar and Rummage Sale - Community event presented by Women’s Ministries. A free car care pre-winter safety and winterizing check-up will be offered and Awana will have a car wash, weather permitting. Saturday , 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free admission. (509) 928-1979.

Craft Fair – There will be 20 tables of crafts and goodies. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Free admission. (509) 926-1937.

My Heart Belongs to Quilting - Oct. 17-19. The 36th annual quilt show of Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter includes more than 500 quilts, a merchant mall, master quilter demonstrations and featured quilter Terry Engleman. Purchase a raffle ticket to win one of the two red and white pieced quilts. Bring a quilt to donate to charity at the mountain of quilts. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/good all weekend. (509) 879-6636.

22nd Annual Ferris Arts and Craft Show - Oct. 18-19. More than 100 vendors, featuring handmade arts and crafts made by local artists. Clothing and textiles will be collected to be repurposed or recycled. Food will be available for purchase. Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave. $2/general; free/age 13 and younger. (509) 448-5674.

Central Valley High School Fall Arts and Crafts Show - Nov. 8-9. Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters to benefit band and color guard. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100.

Jefferson Elementary Craft & Vendor Fair - Fifth annual event. Local artists and vendors interested in participating, email JeffersonPatriotsPTG@gmail.com. Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Jefferson Elementary School, 123 E. 37th Ave. Admission is $1 or free with canned food donation. (509) 263-0511.

Bazaar Day in Cheney - Four Cheney churches selling Christmas gifts, handmade crafts and baked goods. United Methodist Church, Fourth and G Street; United Church of Christ, 423 N. Sixth St.; and Emmanuel Lutheran, 639 Elm St.; and St. Paul’s Episcopal, 625 C. St. Nov. 8, 9 a.m. Free admission. (509) 235-4600.

Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - Nov. 21-23. The 38th annual event. More than 300 artists and crafters. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 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.

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. Learn from certified instructor of Fit for Real People. Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m., Top Stitch, 3808 N. Monroe St. $95/four week session. (509) 328-7397.

Home/Garden

“In Our Own Backyard: Fires and Forests in Eastern Washington” - Presented by photographer John Marshall. In 1994, he began an extensive photographic landscape study to follow what happens to forests following fires. The presentation will include photos showing areas burned in the Carlton Complex this summer. Monday, 7 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 434-5150.

Spokane Valley Quilters - Potluck at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7. Drinks and dishes will be provided. The speaker will be Celia Benzel, who has added longarm quilting to her list of accomplishments. Guests welcome. Tuesday, Valley Assembly of God, 15618 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 924-6320.

Placement Class - A class on piecework, decorative stitches on your machine and new methods of finishing. Wednesday, 10 a.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $25. (509) 467-8210.

Snowman Mug Rug Class - Class includes painting on fabric, applique and finish work on one mug rug. Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $20. (509) 467-8210.

Garden Speaker and Banquet Dinner - Garden design and author Karen Chapman will talk about container gardening and offer design tips on how to change them from frumpy to fabulous. She is co-author of “Fine Foliage” and has been featured in Fine Gardening, Better Homes and Gardens and the Sunset Magazine blog. The event begins with a social at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 and speaker lecture at 6:30. Sponsored by Spokane County Master Gardeners. Purchase tickets online at www.MGFSC.org or at the Spokane County Extension Office at 222 N. Havana St. Thursday, 4 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $35. (509) 477-2195.

36th Annual Spokane Fall Home Idea Show - Consumer home show featuring building, renovation, landscaping, design and decor. Hours are Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/adults; $6/seniors and military; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 939-8017.

Garden Lecture - Garden designer and author Karen Chapman will present from her award winning book, “Fine Foliage,” and provide design tips on how to use foliage combinations to transform your garden. Sponsored by Spokane County Master Gardeners. Tickets can be purchased online at www.MGFSC.org or at the Spokane County Extension Office. Friday, 9-11 a.m., WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $15. (509) 477-2195.

Winterizing 101 - As temperatures drop and heating bills rise, it’s the right time to think about getting your home ready for winter. Annette from Avista, will show you easy ways to insulate (lowering your heating bills in the process), Dean from Banner Fuel, will teach you how to get your heating system ready for a new season, and Thomas from Peter’s Hardware, will talk about some of the tools you might need (or already have on hand) for the winterization process. Saturday, 9-10 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Washington State Quilters Quarterly Quilting Bee - Bring everything you need for quilting, either by machine or by hand. Bring a power cord/extension if you are sewing on a machine. Bring a dish to share for potluck lunch as well as your own plate utensils. Coffee and tea provided. Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St., Country Homes. Free. (509) 325-2496.

Leatherworking Basics at Argonne Library - Stan McConnell will give students an opportunity to make four coasters to take home. Aspiring leatherworkers will learn how to fasten suede and leather together, sand, saddle soap, burnish, stamp, monogram and seal. For ages 16 and older. Registration required. Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260; Oct. 18, 10-11:30 a.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest, Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; Oct. 25, 10-11:30 a.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320. Free.

Reclaimed Shirts Class - Bring four men’s dress shirts of coordinating colors that are the same size to create a comfy and fun over shirt to wear. Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $10. (509) 467-8210.

Associated Garden Club – Oct. 13, Meeting with Rockwood Garden Club; and Oct. 24, Permaculture. Meetings at noon, Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. (509) 260-5503.

Halloween Costume Sewing - Do you have a costume you would like to sew and need some help? Sign up for this sewing workshop and finish up your Halloween sewing project. Oct. 18, 10 a.m., Top Stitch, 3808 N. Monroe St. $30. (509) 328-7397.

Animals

Booktoberfest Book Sale - Nearly 16,000 new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs and magazines are available for purchase to raise funds for the animals of the Spokane Humane Society. Most items will be less than $1. Today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Humane Society, Big Red Barn, 6607 N. Havana St. Free admission. (509) 467-5235, ext. 211.