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Arts/Crafts
A Vintage Christmas - Handmade and collected antique items. Today, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., NorthTown Mall, 4750 N. Division St., first level near Sears. Free. (509) 218-6519
East Valley High School Craft Fair - More than 70 local vendors selling mostly handmade items, with food, drinks and Santa Claus. Benefits East Valley High School band students. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 15711 E. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Valley. $1. (509) 893-2389
Kris Kringle Market - 11th annual German Christmas market presented by Loon Lake Historical Society. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds support the Old Schoolhouse and preservation of Loon Lake and surrounding communities. Old Schoolhouse, 4000 Colville Road, Loon Lake. (509) 233-2222
Holiday Festival of Fair Trade - International and local fair trade goods. A portion of proceeds will help support the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Panida’s Little Theater, 302 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-4410
Holiday Craft Fair and Expo - Handmade crafts, jewelry and baked goods. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lakeside Middle School, Nine Mile Falls. Admission is two canned food items to benefit Tum Tum Food Bank. (509) 590-6075
Home/Garden
10th Annual Holiday Heritage Home Tour - Three historic homes in Browne’s Addition: The Patsy Clark Mansion, 2208 W. Second Ave.; The Moses and Netta Phelps House, 2118 W. Second Ave.; and The David Fotheringham House, 2128 W. Second Ave. Presented by Spokane Preservation Advocates. Today, noon-4 p.m. $15/adults, free/age 12 and younger; tickets available at first two homes. (509) 456-3828
20th Anniversary Winter Tour - Presented by The North Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association. Visit nine B&B locations, decorated for the holidays, from the Coeur d’Alene area north to Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, Athol and Rathdrum and east to Kingston (see www.nibba.com for map). Dec. 13, noon-5 p.m. Free; donation of canned food items requested at each stop. Refreshments provided. (208) 457-9519
Animals
Spokane Humane Society Open House - Take a tour while enjoying holiday treats. Today, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana. Free. (509) 467-5235, ext 12.
Holistic Pet Health Care - “An Integrated Approach to Veterinary Medicine,” by Dr. Dennis Thomas. Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Natural Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730
Photos with “Santa Claws” - Bring your furry friends for holiday photos (you can also bring your own camera). Saturday and Dec. 19-20, PetsMart, Sullivan Road at Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley. $10, includes two digital prints and one holiday frame. (509) 927-4114