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Arts/Crafts

Treasure Towne - Year-round indoor marketplace. Saturday-Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 3530 W. Fifth Ave., Post Falls. Take Exit 2 off Interstate 90, next to McDonald’s and Flying J, Post Falls. (208) 777-8080.

Vintage Barn Antique Show - 50 vendors with antiques ranging from farmhouse primitives, cottage antiques, painted furniture, food, fresh baked goods and music. Saturday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 22277 N. Ramsey Road, Rathdrum. (208) 640-1318.

Family Scrapbooking with Miss Abi - Learn beginning and intermediate scrapbooking techniques. Youth participants should be able to follow directions and complete projects with minimal assistance. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, ext. 438.

Artists Loose on the Palouse - July 18-19. Arts and crafts fair with more than 20 artists and vendors. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., with dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. and music by Michael Robinson and Jason Luoto and friends, RSVP required; Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. On Sacred Grounds: Books and Art Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $10/Friday dinner. (509) 747-6294.

Davenport Pioneer Days and Alumni Reunion Celebration - “Celebrating Americana in our Backyard,” with chalk art contest, performances of “Little Shop of Horrors” in the Davenport High School auditorium, and the All American Root Music mini-concert in the park with The Two Dudes, Don Millard and the Kettle Creek Band. Also featuring the Road Knights car show, duck races, quilt show, teen dance, book sale, Saturday morning Pioneer Plod Fun Run, parade, Lion’s Club barbecue, pies by the Davenport Women’s Club, the Road Rage Rally, and more. Next Friday-July 20. Pioneer Park, Davenport. Free admission. (509) 725-1000.

Rathdrum Days - Next Friday night includes a car cruise, street dance and beer garden downtown on Main Street; July 19 parade downtown at 10 a.m. Both days include live entertainment, food and craft vendors, climbing wall, dunk tank, wiener dog races, lawn mower races, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and games and activities for children. Highway 41, Rathdrum. Free. (208) 687-2866 or (509) 954-6446.

19th Annual s.m.ART (St. Maries Art) Festival - July 19-20. The annual s.m.ART by the River Festival of the Arts will feature regional and local performers providing entertainment both days. A juried art show, arts and crafts vendors, silent auction, clothesline art sales and beer and wine garden are featured. A hands-on adult-assisted creative experience for ages 4-12 takes place each day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There is a minimal fee and materials will be provided. Artist booths will be open from July 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and July 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the St. Joe River at Cherry Bend, off Highway 3, St. Maries, Idaho. Free admission. (208) 245-3417.

Timber Days - Timber Days starts on July 25 with the Asphalt Angels Hot Neon Nights Car Cruise. July 26 events start at 7 a.m. and will feature a huckleberry breakfast at the City Park, 5- and 1-mile fun runs, logging competitions, art and craft booths, food booths, informational booths, a car show, a softball tournament, a parade, and a family dance. Downtown Priest River, Idaho. (208) 448-2721.

A Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes - A festival of food, arts and crafts, music and fine art. Aug.1-2, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Coeur d’Alene City Park, Lake Coeur d’Alene. (208) 660-2789.

Art on the Green - Arts and crafts festival sponsored by the Citizens Council for the Arts. Includes booths to purchase handcrafted art work or create your own. Aug. 1, noon-8 p.m.; Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-9346.

Downtown Coeur d’Alene Street Fair - Featuring arts and crafts from the region, along with food and entertainment. Aug. 1-2: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Aug. 3: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-5986.

36th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair - Sandpoint - More than 100 artist booths, a children’s art area, demonstrations by artists and food booths. Hours are Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. held at Sandpoint City Beach. Presented by Pend Oreille Arts Council. City Beach, downtown Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 263-6139.

Home/Garden

Nestting Vintage Market - Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 1909 W. Monroe Road. (509) 995-5335.

Vertical Gardens Silent Auction - Proceeds will go to Spokane Valley Partners. Auction begins today and ends at 3 p.m. Sunday. Sunday events, beginning at 11 a.m., will include seminars, food, and music. Plantland Nursery, Garden and Gift Center Inc., 15614 E Sprague Ave. (509) 922-7618.

Cannon Hill Home Tour - In celebration of the centennial of the Olmsted Brothers-designed parks in Spokane, Cannon Hill-Manito Neighborhood Council and Cannon Hill Park neighborhood volunteers will host a historic home tour around the park. Tour four homes and enjoy an ice cream cone or soda from The Scoop while perusing the informational booths of books and photos of the Olmstead Brothers Architectural Landscape Firm and other vendors. Children can participate in a costume parade around the park and receive a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream. Saturday. Noon-4 p.m., Cannon Hill Park on Spokane’s South Hill. $10 for tour. (509) 456-3828.

Cherry Festival at Green Bluff - Saturday-Sunday and July 19-20. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Iris Sale at Manito Park - Featuring rhizomes from the Manito Iris Garden. Presented by the Inland Empire Iris Society. Saturday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Manito Park Meeting Room next to the Conservatory, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free admission. (509) 624-2588 or (509) 535-8025.

Lavender and Herb Festival - Features live music, fresh vegetables and herbs, blooming lavender, handmade paper, candles and soaps, artwork, garden decorations, flowering perennials, drop spindle demonstrations and yarns. Saturday-Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Trees Company Christmas Tree Farm, 1 1/2 miles south of the Four Lakes-Cheney exit off Interstate 90, Cheney. Free admission. (509) 624-1901.

Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival - See lavender at peak bloom in a Tuscan garden setting, shop 60 plus booths featuring regional artisans, juried artists and local growers. Enjoy demonstrations, culinary delights, live music, and wine tasting with Lone Canary Winery and Knipprath Cellars. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Park at First and Calispel, Newport. $5/general, age 12 and younger admitted free. (509) 447-6451.

Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour - 11th annual event with seven gardens of different sizes in the area. Live music and more. Sunday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene area. (208) 664-0987.

Rose Hill Day at Manito Park - The Spokane Rose Society will hold its annual potluck. Rose consultants will answer questions or concerns regarding growing roses. A short tour of the rose gardens will be available to point out some of the newest rose introductions that rose hill is testing for the All-America Rose Selections. Open to the public. Sunday. 4 p.m., Manito Park’s Rose Hill. (509) 624-2411.

Iris Sale - Annual sale presented by the Inland Empire Iris Society. July 19. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Northwest Seed and Pet - North, 7302 N. Division St. (509) 624-2588 or (509) 535-8025.

North Idaho Lavender Festival - Fourth annual event.10 a.m.-6 p.m., July 19 and July 20 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cut your own bouquets of lavender, purchase specialty lavender plants, attend demonstrations, enjoy live music, lavender lemonade, fine art an arts and crafts booths. Mountains View Ranch, 11508 E. Nunn Road, Athol, Idaho. $3/person; Free/children age 11 and younger. (208) 687-6016.

Finally Home - A home ownership class for first-time home buyers. Learn to increase borrowing power, decide on a home, buy a home, and negotiate the purchase. Also learn more about mortgages and how to apply for a loan. Register online at http://www.workforcetraining.nic.edu. Sessions will be offered from 5:30-9:30 p.m. July 22-23. North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 525 West Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. $10. (208) 769-3333.

Spokane’s Secret: Mary Lou Weidman -The Story Quilt Lady - Speaking at Washington State Quilters meeting at 1 and 7 p.m., open to the public. July 24. Mukogawa Fort Wright Commons Building, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7. (509) 435-3889.

Town and Country Iris Society Rhizome Sale - Rhizomes of tall bearded iris, many are 2003 and newer; lots of varieties and colors; some siberians, miniatures, dwarf, intermediates. Free planting information and advice from club members. July 26, 9 a.m., Plantland, 15614 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $2 each or more. (509) 671-1540.

23rd Annual Yard and Garden Tour - Presented by the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane. Stroll through seven showplaces of the “Garden Bells 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: Gloria and James Waggoner, 245 E. 13th Ave.; Nancy and Robert Stoll, 627 E. 13th Ave.; Sally Kleaveland, 1321 E. Overbluff; Cynthia Eaton, 916 E. Overbluff; Eleanor and Matt Anderson, 1212 E. Rockwood Pines; Ann and Dan Trail, 1106 E. 20th Ave.; Charlotte and Donald Lamp, 1414 E. Rockwood. Aug. 3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. (509) 327-0452.

Animals

Cheney Rodeo and Parade - 41st annual rodeo held through Saturday at 8 p.m., with parade Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Cheney. Dance following Friday and Saturday rodeos, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Cheney Rodeo Grounds, Cheney. Rodeo: $12/advance, $16/gate, $6/ages 7-12, free/age 6 and younger; Dance: $5. (509) 235-4848.

Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in July and August. Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a complimentary rose, as well as a list of dining specials and at some of downtown’s 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.

Skyhoundz Frisbee Event – A timed-distance and accuracy event for owners and dog. Everyone is welcome to watch or participate. Thursday. 5:30 p.m., Shadle Park, Belt and Wellesley. Free. (509) 325-0238.

Wilderness Dog First Aid - Join veterinarian Dr. Greg Benoit, with SouthCare Animal Medical Center for an informative evening on dog first aid in the outdoors. He will be on hand to answer your questions on how to keep you dog safe and how to handle pet emergencies in the backcountry. Thursday. 7 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

4-H County Dog Show - Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. July 25-26. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.

North Idaho Fair Open Horse Show - Gates open at 1 p.m. Aug. 8, 8 a.m. Aug. 2 and 7:30 a.m. Aug. 3. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 946-6650.

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 Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. and Aug. 24 at 12:30 p.m. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a detailed schedule. Hours are Aug. 20-23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $4/ages 6-12, free/ages five and younger. Parking is $3. (208) 765-4969.