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Yard Sale Fundraiser - Sponsored by the Bonner County Master Gardeners. All proceeds go toward community education programs. Today. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Alternative High School, 1005 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. (208) 265-2205.

Funky Junk Antique Show and Crafts Market - Food, crafts, music and more. Aug. 30-31. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oden Hall Grange, 7 miles northeast of Sandpoint, off Highway 200, Sandpoint. (509) 869-5097.

Barn Bazaar Art and Antique Show - Live bluegrass music and delicious food and espresso, and many fabulous vendors with quality antiques and arts and crafts items. Visit www.twowomencountrychic.com. Sept. 13-14. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 17909 S. Stentz Road, south on Highway 195, Spangle. Free admission. (509) 245-3444.

Custer’s Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - Oct. 3-5. Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Log and Timber Frame Home Show - Oct. 3-5. Showcases fully-erected log homes on display, energy-efficient designs and fine craftsmanship. Educational seminars, live demonstrations, exhibitors of many home styles and accessories. Oct. 3-4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $10/good all three days.

30th Annual Home Idea Show - Oct. 10-12. More than 300 booths with thousands of products and services. Oct. 10, noon-8 p.m.; Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, $4/seniors and military, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 939-8017.

Quilt Show - 30th Annual - Oct. 17-19. “Winter Harmony” features 600 quilts, quilted clothing, and wall hangings, a Merchant Mall Quilters’ Boutique selling hand-crafted items, hourly free quilting demonstrations and more. WSQs Quilt Show Voting by the public for their favorite quilts. Featured Quilter is Barb Lambrecht. Sponsored by Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter. Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m.7 p.m., and Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway, Ag Buildings, Spokane Valley. $7/good all weekend, free/age 11 and younger. (509) 466-7812 or (509) 448-5107.

Inland Crafts 2008 Exhibition - Nov. 7-9. Fine contemporary crafts. Nov. 7, noon-8 p.m.; Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibition Hall, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Admission is $7 for the entire weekend. Admission is free Sunday after 3:30 p.m. (509) 466-7474 or (509) 981-9916.

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Art in the Garden - Spokane Rose Society presents its annual event where local artists and crafters will display, make and sell their art. Complimentary refreshments. Saturday. 1 p.m., Northland Rosarium, 9405 S. Williams Lane. Free admission. (509) 448-4968.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays, through Sept 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. www.greenbluffgrowers.com. (509) 238-6438.

Get the Dirt About Associated Garden Clubs - Dessert soiree. Guest speaker is Barry Russell, director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Spokane. Learn about the club’s rich history and how it raises funds for projects that beautify the public places of Spokane. Open to the public. Monday. 7 p.m., Manito Park Meeting. Free. (509) 327-0452.

Lavender Annual Plant Sale - Several sizes to choose from and the retail shop is open. Sept. 13-14. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Leisure Lavender Farm, 3529 N. Lynden Road, Otis Orchards. Take I-90 to Liberty Lake exit 296, turn north on Liberty Lake Road, go across the river, turn east on Euclid and north on Lynden. (509) 226-3071 or (509) 993-5036.

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. www.greenbluffgrowers.com.

Water-Wise Landscapes - Series of four classes presented by WSU Spokane Master Gardeners. Held Saturdays, Sept. 20: “Seven Steps to Water Wise Landscaping,” Sept. 27: “Xeriscaping,” Oct. 4: “Landscaping with Native Plants,” Oct. 11: “Rain Gardens.” Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

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North Idaho Fair and Rodeo - 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 today, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a detailed schedule. Hours are today-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 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. (208) 765-4969.

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

PRCA Rodeo - During Spokane County Interstate Fair, Sept 5-14. Rodeos on Sept. 5-6 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Advance: $10/adults, $7.50/youth and seniors; at the gate: $13/adults, $10/youth and seniors. Prices include gate admission. (509) 325-SEAT.

Cobra Roofing Polo Classic - “Tents, Hats and Champagne.” Enjoy artwalk, live music, divot stomp, hat competition, silent auction, gourmet food and more. Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. Gates open at noon. Sept. 7. 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.