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Arts/Crafts

Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes - A festival of food, arts and crafts, music and fine art. Today-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. City Park, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 660-2789.

Art on the Green - Arts and crafts outdoor festival sponsored by the Citizens Council for the Arts. Includes handcrafted art work for sale, or create your own while enjoying all-day live music. Today, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 667-9346.

Downtown Street Fair - Arts and crafts from the region, along with food and entertainment. Today and Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-5986.

Camp Run-A-Muck - Farmhouse primitives, rustic cabin, antiques, yard and garden ornamentation, fresh-cut flower bouquets, plants and baked goods. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Highway 200 at Highway 95, five miles east on Highway 200 to Sunnyside turnoff, Oden Hall is on left, Sandpoint.

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Meet at Friendship Square in downtown Moscow to play outside with homemade bubbles. Tuesday. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Sewing 101 - Pick a project and learn to sew. Meet Wednesdays in August. Visit thetopstitch.com. 3:30-4:30 p.m., The Top Stitch, 1717 W. Garland Ave., Suite B. $32, plus supplies. (509) 328-7397.

36th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair - Sandpoint - More than 100 artist booths, a children’s art area, demonstrations by artists and food booths. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. held at Sandpoint City Beach. Presented by Pend Oreille Arts Council. City Beach, downtown Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 263-6139.

Art Class for All Ages - Taught by Mary Eberle, co-owner of Anemone paper flowers. Materials will be provided and no registration is required. Aug. 9. 9 a.m. Spokane Farmers’ Market, 20 W. Second Ave. Free. (509) 995-0182.

Silkscreen Workshop - Silkscreen your own farmers’ market T-shirt. Bring your own T-shirt or buy one at the market. Paint will be provided. Aug. 13. Spokane Farmers’ Market, 20 W. Second Ave. (509) 995-0182.

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Meet at the Moscow Food Co-op Cafe or, weather permitting, at the front picnic tables to make pinwheels. Aug. 19, 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

National Lentil Festival - 20th annual event. Aug. 22, 6-11 p.m.: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, food, information booths, and games; Aug. 23 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: lentil pancake breakfast, grand parade, lentil cook off, Lentil Lane food court, Lentil Land kids’ area, lentil gallery arts and crafts, microbrewery tasting tent, live music and sporting events. Downtown Pullman. Free admission. (800) 365-6948.

Home/Garden

Historic Browne’s Addition Walking Tours - 90-minute guided tour takes you through fascinating “Age of Elegance” neighborhood. Enjoy engaging stories of the people who lived a lavish lifestyle of wealth and beauty. Reservations requested. Meet at MAC, corner of Hemlock Street and First Avenue. Tours held Wednesday-Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $11. (509) 456-2284.

Southside Senior Center Annual Garage Sale - Sale will include furniture, antiques, jewelry, clothing and household items. Today and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave.

23rd Annual Yard and Garden Tour - Presented by the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane. Stroll through seven showplaces of the “Garden Belles of the Cathedral and Points East” tour. Tickets available at: Liberty Park Florist and Greenhouse; Mel’s Nursery and Gifts; Northwest Seed and Pet; Plantland Nursery; and Stanek’s Nursery; or at any garden on the day of the tour. Garden locations include: Nancy and Robert Stoll, 617 E. 13th Ave.; Sally and Richard Kleaveland, 1321 E. Overbluff; Cynthia and Dan Eaton, 916 E. Overbluff; Eleanor and Matt Anderson, 1212 E. Rockwood Pines; Anne and Don Trail, 1106 E. 20th Ave.; Charlotte and Donald Lamp, 1415 E. Rockwood Blvd. Sunday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. (509) 327-0452.

2008 Koi and Goldfish Show - Aug. 15-17. Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society presents koi and fancy goldfish of all sizes and colors. Seminars on pond set-up and maintenance and water gardening, bonsai, koi and goldfish keeping. Auction on Saturday. Vendors on site for questions relating to koi, goldfish, water gardens and ponds. Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 747-5333.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays, Aug. 16-Sept. 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com.

Summer Bird Walk at Turnbull National Refuge - Look for summer birds while walking around Pines Lake. Registration is required. Aug. 16, 8 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road. Suggested donation; $3 entry fee per vehicle. (509) 328-0621.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Animals

Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in August. Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a complimentary rose, as well as a sheet of dining specials some downtown restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. Friday. 4-10 p.m., Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.

North Idaho Fair Open Horse Show - Next Friday-Aug. 10. Gates open at 1 p.m. next Friday. 8 a.m. Aug. 9 and 7:30 a.m. Aug. 10. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 946-6650.

Bragfest 2008 - Hosted by Pampered Parrots Avian Rescue, a potluck picnic for people and their birds. Bring a people and bird-friendly dish, drinks and a camp chair. Aug. 9. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Franklin Park, southwest corner. Free. (509) 218-3438.

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo - Aug. 20-23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Competitive exhibits in home arts, vegetables, field crops, flowers, livestock, and 4-H. Food, carnival rides, and entertainment. Arena events include Draft Horse Show and Pull, Motocross, PRCA Rodeo, and Demolition Derby. PRCA Rodeo performances Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 23 at 2 p.m., and Aug. 24 at 12:30 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $4/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger. Parking is $3 per day. For schedule, visit www.northidahofair.com. (208) 765-4969.

Cobra Roofing Polo Classic - Sept. 7, noon-5 p.m., “Tents, Hats and Champagne.” Enjoy artwalk, live music, divot stomp, hat competition, silent auction, gourmet food and more. Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities. Gates open at noon. Spokane Polo Fields, Highway 2, across from Longhorn Barbecue, Airway Heights. $150. (509) 624-0500.

Ferret Show - Presented by the Inland Northwest Ferret Association. Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. Sept. 13. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.