Home Calendar
Arts/Crafts
Spring Craft Bazaar - Hosted by the Spokane Northwest Bead Society. April 30, noon-6 p.m. and May 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Pilgrim Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 2733 Northwest Blvd. Free admission and parking.
ArtFest 2010 - 25th annual art fair sponsored by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, with more than 100 fine artists and craftspeople, Make-It-Art children’s hands-on art area, music and food. June 4-6, Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free admission. (509) 456-3931
Home/Garden
Green + Solar Home Nominations - Nominations are being accepted through April 30 for the second annual Green + Solar Home and Landscape Tour and Information Fair on Sept. 12. Projects can range from small do-it-yourself owner remodels to large contractor-executed additions, showcasing various sustainable design styles, construction strategies and lifestyle choices. For an entry form, e-mail Allison.Kingfisher@ecy.wa.gov. For more information, visit www.sustainableseptember spokane.org. (509) 329-3448
Outdoor Native Plant Field Trips - Hosted by the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Several field trips will be offered through May 2, including Dishman Hills Natural Area, Juniper Dunes Wilderness, Drumheller Springs Park and BLM Telford Parcel. (509) 466-8886, www.nechapterwnps.org
Farm Camp - For ages 7-12. Learn about farms, soil and sustainable living. Saturdays through May 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PEACH, 2015 N. Division St. $35 per session; preregistration required. (509) 981-8560
Spokane Premier Home Improvement Show - 11th annual event hosted by The Spokane Home Builders Association, sponsored by Pro-Build, with professional demonstrations, giveaways and more. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7/adults, free/children ages 12 and younger. (509) 532-4990, www.SpokanePremierShow.com
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Sandpoint - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Monday-Tuesday, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave., Sandpoint. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 265-2227, (208) 255-1443
Growing Roses - Master gardener Milo Ball will discuss how to choose sites, plant and care for roses all year long. Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $15; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200
Deer-Resistant Plants - Learn how to reduce damage to your landscape with tips from a Master Gardener who landscapes in a deer zone. Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $15; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200
Weed Control - Presented by Master Gardener Steve Nokes. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400
Custer’s Antique and Collectors Sale - More than 300 dealers with antiques to purchase in all price ranges. MAC “Appraisal Days” on Saturday and next Sunday, bring your family treasures to find out what they’re worth (hand-carried items only, no firearms). Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; next Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/all weekend, $5 per item appraised (three-item limit per person). (509) 924-0588
WSU Master Gardener’s Open House - Featuring a plant sale, yard and garden sale, demonstrations, exhibits and raffles. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 222 N. Havana St. (509) 477-2183
Good Food Book Club - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Discuss “Made From Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life” by Jenna Woginrich. April 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Sister’s Brew Coffee House, corner of Main and Third streets, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537
Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter - Quarterly meeting with Karen Combs, author of “Optical Illusions for Quilters” and “3-D Fun with Pandora’s Box.” April 29, 1 or 7 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Commons Room, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7/door. (509) 435-3889
The Home and Garden Show of Coeur d’Alene - See what’s new in home, gardening and home decor, meet local experts and learn more about their products and services. April 30, noon-6 p.m.; May 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Art and Home Center of Coeur d’Alene, 1619 W. Lee Court, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 771-0515
Arbor Day Celebration - Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society will host activities and free seedling distribution of native shrubs and pines. April 30, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., North Idaho Native Plant Arboretum, Lakeview Park, corner of Ella Avenue and Ontario Street, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 255-7748
WDFW Native Plant Landscape Garden Open House - In celebration of Native Plant Appreciation Week, hosted by the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society in cooperation with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. View native plant displays surrounding the WDFW office building. May 1, noon-4 p.m., 2315 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. (509) 466-8886
Community Gardening - Pat Munts, WSU Master Gardener, will speak about local community gardens and gardening at home, including tips on what to plant in a first garden. A question-and-answer session will follow. May 4, 10:30-11:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-8048
Garden Expo 2010 - More than 250 garden-related exhibitors, with nursery plants for sale, garden artists and crafters, services and organizations. May 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission and parking. (509) 535-8434
21st Annual Mother’s Day Historic House Tour - Explore several exemplary Craftsman home interiors during this self-guided South Hill tour, in conjunction with the current Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture exhibition, “The Arts & Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest.” Tickets and maps available by May 1 at the museum, 2316 W. First Ave., and during the tour at some of the homes. May 9, noon-5 p.m. $15. (509) 363-5315
Animals
Inland Empire American Quarter Horse Association Show - Test horses’ abilities in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. Today, Spokane County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (806) 376-4811, www.AQHA.com
Spokane Humane Society at 2010 Homebuilders Show - The Humane Society will have animals available for adoption at the show today. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (509) 995-7287
Pet Blessing - With Tibetan monk Geshe Thupten Phelgye. Bring any pet you wish to have blessed and a treat or toy to be donated to a shelter animal. Today, 2 p.m., Highbridge Park, Riverside Avenue and A Street. Donations accepted. (509) 534-8133, ext. 209
Pawsitive Start - Free dog-adopter class sponsored by Diamonds in the Ruff instructors. Please bring your dog hungry and empty; lots of soft treats cut into appropriate sizes for your dog; a flat buckle, martingale collar or harness (no choke chain collars please); and a four- or six-foot leather or nylon leash (no flexi/retractable leashes or chain leashes please). April 25, 1-2:30 p.m., SpokAnimal Event Center, 710 N. Napa St. Free. Register at (509) 534-8133.