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55th Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show - The show will feature 40 dealers and 60 displays of precious and semi-precious stones, fossils, specimens and jewelry. It will also include demonstrations and childrens activities. Presented by Rock Rollers of Spokane. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults; $5/seniors and military; free/age 12 and younger and Scouts in uniform; free parking and admission is good all weekend. (509)891-6533.

West Central Community Center Rummage Sale - Items include clothing, accessories, baby gear, furniture, housewares, collectibles, toys, electronics, books, video, tools and sporting goods. Benefits Developmental Disabilities and Youth Development programs at West Central Community Center. Cash and credit cards only. Today, 8 a.m.-noon. West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. Free admission. (509)323-7517.

Annual Spring Rummage Sale Friday, 9 a.m., Newport United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport, Wash. Free admission. (509)447-4121.

Spokane Home and Garden Show Friday-April 6. The 38th annual event. Learn of services to make your next home improvement project a success. Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and April 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $8/adults; $6/seniors and military; free/age 12 and younger. (509)534-5380.

GFWC Arts, Crafts and Book Bazaar - April 12, 9 a.m., Womans Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Free admission. (509)434-9680.

Celebrate Spring Craft Fair - April 18-19. Crafts, food, homemade items, plants and more. Bake sale and concessions both days with Spaghetti Feed on Friday from 4-6 p.m. and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday from 8:30-11 a.m. Hours are Friday, 2-7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Free admission; $5/spaghetti feed, $5/pancake breakfast. (509)327-2861.

Spokane Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale - March 29-30. Eight vendors and hundreds of orchids for sale. There will be raffles and speakers. Come and see prize-winning orchids and displays. Today, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $2/person; free/age 15 and younger. (509)953-5356.

Horticulture Workshops - The University of Idaho Extension presents the 2014 Idaho Master Gardeners annual horticulture workshops, including: Hunting for Wild Mushrooms in Northern Idaho, Monday, 6-8 p.m., $10; Ice Age Floods, April 7, 6-8 p.m., $10; April 14, Plants and Clean Water: Creating Rain Gardens, Native Gardens and Protecting the Aquifer and Surface Water, 6-8 p.m., $10. Registration is recommended; class sizes are limited. University of Idaho Kootenai County Extension Office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur dAlene. (208)446-1680.

The Life and Death of the Craftsman House - Peeling stucco, rotting wood, inoperable sash windows? Historic Craftsman or Bungalow houses and their maintenance and preservation issues can be overwhelming for many homeowners. Which areas are most susceptible to decay? What resources are available to homeowners? An informational lecture by Amy Elizabeth Uebel, an architectural conservator, will answer your questions, discuss methods for damage prevention and address suitable preservation treatment options for common issues. Reserve tickets online at http://www.spokanepreservation.org/gala.asp. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, auditorium, 2316 W. First Ave. $10/door (cash or check only). (509)344-1065.

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