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Oct. 24, 2023 Updated Thu., Oct. 26, 2023 at 10:05 p.m.

Arts/Crafts

Yuletide – Weekend holiday arts and crafts event with gift items and art for purchase. Friday, Nov. 3-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Art School, 503 E. Second Ave. Free. (509) 325-1500.

Cheney Bazaar Day – Three Cheney churches with special annual sales with crafts, baked goods, gift items and more. Congregational Church, St. Rose of Lima and United Methodist Church. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cheney United Methodist Church, 204 Fourth St., Cheney. Free.

Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church Holiday Bazaar – Holiday bazaar with beautifully handcrafted items, delicious baked goods and homemade jams available. Get a head start on holiday shopping while helping Deborah Circle fund outreach projects and ministries locally, nationally and abroad. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S. Crestline St. Free.

Classes/Workshops

Adult Drawing Fundamentals – Learn the basics of shading, form, shape, space and lines. All materials provided. Friday, 1-2:30 p.m. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. $20. (509) 447-9277.

Turkey Leaf Lanterns – All supplies provided for this all ages seasonal craft. Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon. Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Home/Garden

In the Night Garden – WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Steve Nokes discusses the mesmerizing moments, antics, and secrets that occur in a night garden. Thursday, 4-5 p.m. Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Cooking in the Greenhouse Featuring Chef Teague Tatsch – An exclusive cooking class featuring Chef Teague Tatsch as he shares insights into his craft and celebrates the incredible flavors inspired by Sichuan cuisine. Sunday, Nov. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Ritter’s Garden and Gifts, 10120 N. Division St. $50. (509) 467-5258.

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