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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Earth Day-related events in region

The Spokesman-Review

“Chewelah Earth Day Fair: Features activities for the entire family. Today: 10 a.m., free biscuits ‘n’ gravy feed, raffles, auction and more than 40 vendors and exhibits. Master gardeners from Washington State University Extension office will be on hand to answer gardening questions and present composting and worm-raising demonstrations. Sunday: 1 p.m., golf tournament. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 N. Second St., Chewelah. Free. (509) 935-6311.

“University of Idaho Natural Resources Week: Features slide shows, exhibits, films, lectures and more. Today and Sunday. University of Idaho, Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6291.

Priest Lake Volunteer Campground Cleanup: Part of National Environmental Education Week, a volunteer cleanup will take place at Indian Creek Campground. Lunch will be provided. Wear gloves, long-sleeve shirts and closed-toe shoes. Today, 8 a.m.-noon. Priest Lake State Park, 314 Indian Creek Park Road, Coolin, Idaho. Free. (208) 443-2200.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Earth Day Event: Birding booth at Earth Day celebration. Volunteers are needed to man the booth. Features free bulbs in pots, Audubon literature and free tree seedlings. Today, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-2603.

Earth Day Celebration: Features entertainment, educational booths, children’s activities, a film festival at Spokane City Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a costumed parade “Procession of the Species” at noon. Recycle your old athletic shoes at the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe event (all brands OK; athletic shoes only). Today. Riverfront Park, Gondola Meadows. Free. (509) 744-3370.

“An Inconvenient Truth”: Al Gore’s documentary on global warming. Rated PG. Part of Spokane Community College’s Earth Week events. Monday, 10:30 a.m. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7375.

“Who Killed the Electric Car?”: Documentary about the appearance of electric cars in California in 1996 and their destruction 10 years later. Rated PG. Part of the Spokane Community College’s Earth Week events. Monday, 1 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7375.

Joint Tree Planting Ceremony: Features Spokane Community College’s Student Association for Nature and the Environment and Native American Student Organization. Monday, 1:30 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7375.

“The Great Warming”: Dramatic film about climate change that sweeps around the world to reveal how a changing climate is affecting the lives of people everywhere. Narrated by Alanis Morissette and Keanu Reeves. Sponsored by The Faith and Environmental Network; proceeds benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund. Monday, 7-9 p.m. Garland Theatre, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 327-1050.

Environmental Organizations Fair: Part of Spokane Community College’s Earth Week events. Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7375.

Spokane Community College Campus CleanUp: Earth Week event with SCC’s Student Association for Nature and the Environment, Native American Student Organization, Natural Resources Club and Water Resources Club. Wednesday, 1 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7375.

Mother Earth Speaks: Performance arts concert during Earth Week. Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, Bigfoot Cafe, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7375.