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Arts/Crafts

Custer’s 39th Annual Fall Antique and Collectors Sale – Friday-Oct. 5. More than 150 dealers with antiques to purchase in all price ranges. Hours are Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.CusterShows.com for more information. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/admission, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

37th Annual Mennonite Country Auction and Relief Sale - Supports the international relief, development and service ministries of the Mennonite Central Committee. Breakfast served from 7-9 a.m., booths open at 10 a.m., and auction begins at noon. Handmade goods and food, furniture and quilts. Activities for the kids include a kids booth, bounce house and basketball shoot. Saturday, Menno Mennonite Church, 1378 N. Damon Road, Ritzville. (509) 659-0926.

Oktoberfest at St. Charles Parish - Featuring a beer garden, food, desserts, crafts, fresh produce, jewelry and a quilt raffle. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Oct. 5, after Mass at 8 and 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. St. Charles Catholic Church, 4515 N. Alberta St. Free. (509) 327-9573.

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. Oct. 11, 9 a.m. Free. (509) 981-2865.

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 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 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 by local artists. Clothing and textiles will be collected to be repurposed or recycled. Food will be available for purchase. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 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. Featuring crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters to benefit band and color guard. Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 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 $1 or free with canned food donation. (509) 263-0511.

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 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.

Home/Garden

Fall Festival of Homes Tour – Today and Oct. 3-5. The Spokane Home Builders Association presents the 10th annual event featuring 36 newly constructed home. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.SpokaneFestivalofHomes.com for more information. Attendees are encouraged to vote for the best homes in the show. Free. (509) 532-4990.

30 Days of Pinterest (in One Day) - Come test out several projects picked from Pinterest. Today, 1-5 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280; Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest St., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400. Free.

Calypso Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society - The program will include photos of past field trips and planning of future activities. Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2885 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-8790.

Heirloom Essentials Class - Collect your families’ linens, hankies, embroidery and more and the class will guide you through the process of adding them to your one-of-a-kind heirloom quilt. Betty Kuhlers is the instructor for this class which will include six days of stitching and sewing. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $150. (509) 467-8210.

Leatherworking Basics at Cheney 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., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280; Oct. 11, 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.

Garden Speaker and Banquet Dinner - Garden design 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 many publications including Fine Gardening, Better Homes and Gardens and the Sunset magazine blog. The event begins with a social at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and speaker lecture at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Spokane County Master Gardeners. Tickets can be purchased online at www.MGFSC.org or at the Spokane County Extension Office at 222 N. Havana St. Oct. 9, 4 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $35. (509) 477-2195.

36th Annual Spokane Fall Home Idea Show - Oct. 10-12. Final major consumer home show of the year – focusing on building, renovation, landscaping, design and decor. Hours are noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 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 design 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 at 222 N. Havana St. Oct. 10, 9-11 a.m., WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $15. (509) 477-2195.

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. Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. Free. (509) 325-2496.

Associated Garden Club - Meeting with Rockwood Garden Club. Oct. 13, noon, Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. (509) 260-5503.

Greencastle Soap Classes - Beginning Soap Making class on Oct. 21-22, 7-9 p.m., Greencastle Soap Company, 203 N. Stone St. $55/class. (509) 466-7223.

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society - Molly O’Reilly will present, “Native Plant Landscaping for a Sandpoint Home.” Oct. 25, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 627-3292.

Fall Compost Fair and Leaf Festival - Spokane County residents can learn how to compost their fall leaves in their own backyards by rotating through six learning stations. The first 100 households will take home a free compost bin. Participants should arrive by 1:30 in order to have to time to visit all the learning stations. Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd. Free. (509) 625-6580.

2015 WSU Master Gardener Program - The WSU Spokane County Extension is offering the Master Gardener training series. Training includes a 12-week class of in-depth horticultural information with weekly quizzes and a final exam. The class begins Jan. 15, but registration is required by Oct. 31. WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $275. (509) 477-2195.

Animals

National Alpaca Farm Days - See amazing alpaca products and by-products: yarn, hats, socks, compost (bags or truck loads) and animals for sale. If you are interested in purchasing animals, part of a sale of an alpaca includes services to guide you in raising and caring for your alpacas. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pleasant Prairie Suris, 4101 N. Ashton Road, Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 270-1259.

Come Feed the Buffalo - Through today. Tours are offered noon to 4 p.m., Win-Tur Bison Farm, 4742 Highway 231, Springdale, Wash. $5/adults; $4/seniors and children, cash or check only. (509) 258-6717.

Booktoberfest Book Sale – Saturday-Oct. 5. 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. Hours are Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane Humane Society, Big Red Barn, 6607 N. Havana St. Free. (509) 467-5235, ext. 211.

Third Annual Statewide Shelter Open House - Twenty-four shelters across Washington will be opening up their doors to host an Open House Pawty. Come see the work they are doing for animals in need. Visit the Pawsitive Alliance website at www.pawsitivealliance.org for a list of participating shelters and see what activities they have planned. Saturday, SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave. Free. (509) 477-2532.

Spokane Humane Society Motorcycle Swap - Sell your leftover motorcycle parts and bikes or buy new and start over. Oct. 26, noon, Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. Registration fee. (509) 467-5235, ext. 213.

Happy Halloweenie Potluck Party, Dachshund Rescue NW – Held on Oct. 26 at noon. A potluck event with giveaways and a costume contest at 2 p.m. with prizes for wieners or wiener mixes only. Bring a main or side dish, everything else will be provided. Free to attend but donations of cash or Purina Dog Chow are appreciated. Email dragoonfr@hotmail.com or call for reservations and directions. (509) 796-2140.