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Arts/Crafts

Custer’s 40th Annual Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - More than 150 dealers with antiques for sale in all price ranges. Visit www.CusterShows.com. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/admission, good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

West Plains Fall Vintage Tour - Third annual event with vintage shops (and stops) of Cheney, Medical Lake, Reardan and Airway Heights. Each charming stop offers something unexpected and by visiting each one you’ll be eligible for prizes. The self-guided tour can begin or end wherever you choose so set aside the day to caravan, carpool or cruise solo as you embrace autumn with the West Plains Fall Vintage Tour. Saturday, 10 a.m., start at 409 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 981-2865.

37th Annual Quilt Show - Oct. 16-18. “Vive La Difference,” annual show presented by Washington State Quilters-Spokane Chapter. Largest quilt show in Eastern Washington features more than 500 quilts, more than 50 vendors, master quilter demonstrations, and featured quilter Judy Bell. Hours are Friday-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., Spokane Valley. $8/general; $1/students with ID; free/age 11 and younger, admission good all weekend free parking. (509) 879-6636.

Fall Craft Show - Sponsored by Spokane Valley Senior Center. Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 926-1937.

Central Valley High School Fall Craft Fair - Nov. 7-8. Benefiting the CVHS Marching Band and Color Guard. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $2. (509) 228-5100.

Bazaar Day in Cheney - Visit four Cheney churches having bazaars. Nov. 7, 9 a.m., Cheney United Methodist Church, 204 Fourth St., Cheney. Free admission. (509) 235-4600.

Plummer Craft Fair - Nov. 7-8. Supports the Plummer seniors. 10 a.m., Plummer Park Community Center, Fifth and C Street, Plummer. Free admission. (208) 686-0424.

Jefferson Elementary PTG Craft Show - Local crafters for holiday shopping. Pizza available for purchase noon-1 p.m.; other concessions available all day. Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Jefferson Elementary School, 3612 S. Grand Blvd. $1 suggested donation. (509) 354-3200.

Custer’s Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - Nov. 20-22. 39th 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., Spokane Valley. $7/good all weekend; free/age 12 and younger; free parking. (509) 924-0588.

Vintage Vixens Holiday Show - Nov. 20-21. Vintage wares, holiday decor, furniture, jewelry and more. Daily 9 a.m-6 p.m., Ritter’s Florist and Nursery, 10120 N. Division St. (509) 467-5258.

Craft Classes/Workshops

Sew Uniquely You Events - Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., LadyBug Fall Leaf Class, $15; Saturday, 10 a.m., Junior Apron Sew In Day, $20; Oct. 14, 10 a.m., Marlene’s Christmas Quilt, $35; Oct. 15, 10 a.m., Loretta’s Chicken Table Runner Class, $7.50/kits and $25/class; Oct. 17, 10 a.m., All Day Apron Sew In, $20; Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-noon, or Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m., Lori’s Ornament Class, $20; Oct. 23, 10 a.m., Christmas Sock Class, $20. Call to register. Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. (509) 467-8210.

Greencastle Soap Classes - Lotion, Lip Balm and Healing Salve Class. Registration required; ages 16 and older. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Greencastle Soap Company, 203 N. Stone St. $55/class. (509) 466-7223.

Home/Garden

Fall Festival of Homes - The Spokane Home Builders Association presents 30 newly constructed homes in the Spokane Valley, North and South neighborhoods from 18 Spokane’s builders. Those interested in viewing these beautiful homes can choose to begin their tour at one of the eight “host sites.” Visit www.SpokaneFestivalofHomes.com for more information. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (509) 532-4990.

Native Plants - Learn about the beautiful plants that are native to the area. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 444-5390.

Spokane Valley Quilters - General meeting. Potluck at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Featured speaker is Jackie Wolff, previous owner of the Quilting Bee. Guests welcome. Tuesday, Valley Assembly of God, 15618 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-6320.

Fall Yard and Garden Cleanup - Master Gardener Steve Nokes will give advice on how to prepare yards and landscapes for winter, as well as how to harvest and tidy the vegetable garden. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Calypso Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society - Presentation of “Development and Monitoring of Floating Wetland Treatment on Hayden Lake.” Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 2885 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 682-6139.

Washington State Quilter’s Quilting Bee - “Quilting in a Pumpkin Patch: Designing Quilts Lindsey’s (Olson) Way.” Enjoy a day of quilting, door prizes, games and potluck lunch. Open to members and non-members. No registration required. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. Free. (509) 489-9729.

Putting Your Garden to Bed - Join Master Gardener Pat Munts to learn how to prepare your garden for the winter. Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Community Building, 35 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 328-2939.

Associated Garden Clubs - Cathi Lamoreux presents “Experience the Bliss: Designing a Sensory Garden.” Oct. 23, noon, Manito Park, Manito Garden Meeting Room, east of Geiser Conservatory. Free. (509) 456-0869.

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society - “Native Plant Propagation: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets.” Oct. 24, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 627-3292.

Animals

Booktoberfest Book Sale - More than 15,000 new and used books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, videos, puzzles and games for 50 cents to $1 each (vintage books will be priced appropriately). Benefits the animals of the Spokane Humane Society. Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. Free. (509) 467-5235, ext. 211.

Dog First Aid - Join Greg Benoit, from SouthCare Animal Medical Center for this informative instruction on how to care for your “best friend” in the outdoors. This class is free to attend and space is limited. Registration required. Oct. 29, 7-8:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

16th Annual FurrBall Auction, Dinner & Dance - The 16th Annual FurrBall Auction, Dinner and Dance will be held to benefit the animals of the Spokane Humane Society. Nov. 21, 6 p.m., the Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 467-5235, ext. 211.