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Arts/crafts

St. John Vianney Fall Craft Fair - Annual event features art, crafts, baked goods, homemade food and raffles. Today, 9 a.m.-noon, St. John Vianney Church Hall, 503 N. Walnut Road. Free. (509) 926-2587.

Holiday Craft Show - Various booths will include Avon, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Jamberry Nails, Kraft Crafts, Massaging Insoles, Mitchi Purses, Pampered Chef, Premier Designs Jewelry, Rice Bags and Aprons, Sagewood Soap, Tupperware, Wishing Star, Younique. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 34 E. Eighth Ave., across the street from St. Joseph Care Center. Free admission. (509) 474-2550.

University High School Craft Fair - Presented by U-Hi Marching Band and Color Guard. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. $2/admission. (509) 995-5340.

Usk Community Club Fall Bazaar - Homemade food and crafts. Lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Usk Community Hall, 2442 Black Road, Usk, Wash. Free admission. (509) 445-1433.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Women’s Annual Bazaar and Bake Sale - Beautiful crafts, quality seconds, specialty gift baskets, gently-used furniture, bake sale items – lefse, cookies, pies, breads, candies and more. Serving coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider and sweets all day. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. (509) 747-6677.

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

Jefferson Elementary Craft and 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, baked goods and more. Nov. 8, 9 a.m. at United Methodist Church, 204 Fourth St.; United Church of Christ, 423 N. Sixth St.; and Emmanuel Lutheran, 639 Elm St., St. Paul’s Episcopal, 625 C. St. Free admission. (509) 235-4600.

St. Francis of Assisi Women’s Club Bazaar - Featuring baked goods, a country store, boutique, basket raffle and lunch available at 11 a.m. Chairlift accessible. Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, 4420 N. Jefferson St. Free admission. (509) 325-1321.

Fall Bazaar - Attic treasures, crafts, Christmas items, jewelry, gift items, plants, books, baked goods and more. Serving lunch of soup, bread and dessert from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fowler United Methodist Church, 3928 N. Howard St. $5/lunch. (509) 327-5837.

St John’s Holiday Bazaar – The 84th annual holiday bazaar. Handcrafted items, baked goods, raffles, vintage treasures and more. Lunch available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free admission; lunch available for purchase. (509) 838-4277.

Christmas Craft Fair - Holiday shopping extravaganza presented by Girl Scouts. Nov. 8, 10 a.m., Girl Scouts, 1404 N. Ash St. Free. (208) 779-2119.

Moran United Methodist Church Annual Penny Auction - Drawing at 1 p.m. Items include theme baskets, hand-crafted items, and more than 50 donations from local businesses. Silent auction includes a mountain bike. Nov. 8, 11 a.m., South Side Senior Center, 2934 E. 27th Ave. Free admission. (509) 448-8522.

GFWC Woman’s Club Fall Bazaar and Book Sale - Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Free admission. (509) 838-5667.

Vendor Blender Craft Show - Featuring hourly giveaways and free gift wrapping. Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nine Mile Falls Elementary School, 10102 W. Charles Road, Nine Mile Falls. $1 admission. (509) 340-4010.

Custer’s Christmas Arts and 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.

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.

EVHS Band Annual Winter Craft Fair – More than 70 local vendors and crafters selling 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 – With 30 to 40 vendors selling crafts and products. Lunch service is available by local business, Soup It Up. Santa photos available, bring your own camera. Vendors selling baked goods, 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. Free admission. (509) 659-4986.

Borah Elementary Marketplace - Vendor application deadline is Saturday. 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

Foundation Piecing with Freezer Paper - Get all your questions answered about paper piecing. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $40. (509) 467-8210.

Cabinet Rehab - Update tired cabinets with chalk paint. Bring a cabinet door (no larger than 18 by 24 inches) or a drawer front from your kitchen or bath. You will learn to test the existing finish to determine what surface preparation is needed. You will be given the freedom to choose your paint colors and techniques from the demonstrated finishes as you paint. Nov. 1, 1-4 p.m., Artworks Spokane, 15310 E. Marietta Ave., Studio 8. $65. (509) 928-2726.

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.

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. Feel free to bring your own charms, beads, religious medals and pliers. The instructor also will 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

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, 2015, but registration is required by Friday. WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $275. (509) 477-2195.

Energy Savings Dinner - Smart Energy Today invites homeowners to a free educational dinner. At this dinner you will learn how to significantly cut your energy costs, government tax programs that pay you to improve your home and the latest technologies to make your whole house more comfortable. Seating is limited, reservation and confirmation required. Call (888) 496-6778 and enter the code: 300207. Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., Luna Restaurant & Catering, 5620 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 448-2383.

“Charity Begins at Home: Protecting Your Family and Neighborhood” - Darrell Core, Spokane Valley Fire Department firefighter and paramedic, will speak on “Dealing with Family Emergencies” at the first of three one-hour seminars. Learn important insights pertaining to family and neighborhood preparedness. There will a question and answer session and a raffle. Sponsored by St. John Vianney Knights of Columbus Council 8201. Nov. 4, 6 p.m., St. John Vianney Church Hall, 503 N. Walnut Road. Free. (509) 998-0625.

Animals

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

Happy Halloweenie Potluck Party, Dachshund Rescue NW - Today 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.

14th Annual Spokane Humane Society FurrBall - The evening at the Davenport Hotel starts with a reception in the Elizabethan room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with a silent auction and cocktail hour. A selection of freshly prepared hors d’oeuvres will be served. Dinner will be in the Grand Pennington Ballroom at 7:45 p.m. After dinner, a live auction of eight decorated Christmas trees complete with gift certificates and other items. Each tree is valued at approximately $2,500. You will also enjoy two Parades of the Animals from the Spokane Humane Society. Then, dance to live music by 6 Foot Swing in the Hall of Doges at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.spokanehumane society.org or by phone. Nov. 15, The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $125/person. (509) 467-5235, ext 211.

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