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HomeStarts - Community Frameworks is presenting this class that will discuss affordable home ownership, down payments and closing costs. Today. 6 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. (509) 484-6733 ext. 121.

Painting Touch-up and Techniques - A Home Depot workshop. Thursday. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Holiday Home Tour - The Spokane Preservation Advocates present this tour of homes in Comstock-Shadle Historic District. Houses include the Comstock-Shadle House, 1106 W. Ninth Ave.; Shadle-Hughes House, 1112 W. Ninth Ave.; Shadle-Veasey House, 1118 W. Ninth; Comstock House, 1128 W. Ninth Ave. (not open for tour). Main floors will be open for viewing and decorated for the holidays. Saturday. Noon-4 p.m., varies. $15 for adults, free for children under 12 with adult accompanying. (509) 747-6761.

Refresh Your Kitchen in a Weekend - A free home improvement workshop. Saturday. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Treasure Box - A Home Depot Kids Workshop. Saturday. 9 a.m.-noon., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Make Your Own Picture Frames and Chair Rails - A home improvement workshop. Sunday. 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake; (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Music in Historic Homes-Christmas at Cliff Aerie - Music from Allegro and residential architecture. A salon-style, tea social and tour of the home post concert. Seatings are 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6. 708 W. Cliff Drive. $20. (509) 455-6865.

Author Kelly Lerner - Spokane architect presents a slide show “Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green-House,” which she co-authored with Carol Venolia. Dec. 6. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Window Coverings 1-2-3 - A free home improvement workshop. Dec. 7. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Creating an Inviting Foyer for the Holidays - A free home improvement workshop. Dec. 9. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway; 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake

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Xeriscape - The University of Idaho Bonner County Master Gardeners are presenting Bob Wilson in this home horticulture class. Today. 6-8 p.m., The University of Idaho Bonner County Extension office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Iris Society - The Town and Country Iris Society meets the first Friday of each month. Friday. 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main. (509) 926-4225.

Winter Festival - Turnbull Wildlife Refuge - Presentation by Washington State University’s raptor rehabilitation program 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; music by Lonesome Lyle Morse 10-11 a.m., Laddie Ray Melvin 1-2 p.m. and Mark Kreilkamp 2-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the environmental education programs on the refuge. Call (509) 235-4723 to sign up for elk tours. Saturday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. Donation. (509) 235-2760.

Holiday Lights at Manito Park - Featuring holiday lights and plants. Conservatory open 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., best viewing is after 4 p.m. Dec. 8-17. Gaiser Conservatory, Manito Park, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Gaiser Conservatory Open House and Plant Sale - Hosted by the Friends of Manito, enjoy refreshments. Dec. 9-10. 4-7:30 p.m., Manito Park, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Gala East - A flower arranging program and tea presented by the Inland Empire District, Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. March 10. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Unitarian Universal Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort Wright Drive. $10. (509) 747-4926 or (509) 448-9267.

Garden Expo 2007 - Over 200 garden-related vendors will be at this show presented by the Inland Empire Gardeners. May 12. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. (509) 535-8434; (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Christmas Home Tour - Sandpoint - The annual Bonner General Hospital Holiday Home Tour benefits the Healing Garden. Five distinctive Sandpoint homes, decorated for Christmas, will be open, including the “Extreme Makeover” house. Tickets available at Sharon’s Hallmark, Eve’s Leaves, and the Bonner General Hospital switchboard. Dec. 10. 1-5 p.m., Sandpoint, ID. $15. (208) 263-1441.