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Children’s Creativity Classes - For ages 7-14. Workshops will be offered in 12 mediums with two topics per afternoon, Thursdays from 1-3:45 p.m. through Aug. 12. Registration must be received by the end of the day Monday before Thursday’s class. For more information, visit www.ArtisanBarn.org. Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Free. (509) 229-3414.
Artists Loose on the Palouse Arts and Crafts Fair - Fourth annual event. Today, noon-6 p.m. A free parade at noon today followed by a classic car and tractor show. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.
Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Tuesday: Enjoy watercolor painting, 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.
Locker Magnets (East Side) - Youth in grades six and up are invited to make their own locker magnets. Supplies will be provided. Part of Summer Reading 2010. Wednesday. 3:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5331.
National Lentil Festival - Aug. 20-22. Friday: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, tasting tent, food, information booths, and games; Saturday: lentil pancake breakfast, grand parade, 5K fun run, 100K bike ride, lentil cook-off, kids stage, live music. Sunday: golf tournament at Palouse Ridge Golf Club. Visit www.lentilfest.com. Downtown Pullman. Free admission to festival. (800) 365-6948.
Millwood Art Fest - Works by 10-15 artists exhibiting jewelry, watercolor, oil paintings, fused and stained glass, photography and other crafts. Sponsored by Teresa Peluso-Antosyn, owner of Millwood Gallery. Aug. 21. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 9009 E. Euclid Ave., behind Millwood Gallery, Millwood. Free admission. (509) 927-2222.
Home/Garden
Guided Tours of Manito Park Gardens - Presented by WSU Master Gardeners. Tour locations, dates and times include: Aug. 14, tours of all gardens during Manito Park Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 26, Joel E. Ferris Perennial Garden, 6 p.m. Meet at the South entrance to the Gaiser Conservatory, Manito Park. Free. (509) 477-2183.
Afternoons in the Greenhouse - Presented by YMCA of the Inland Northwest/The Green Way Program. Children in grades one and up will learn about growing plants, make crafts and explore along a nature trail. Dates and topics include: this Monday-Friday, Nature Smart; Aug. 9-13, Houseplant Hunters; Aug. 23-27, Garden Gifts. Each session runs Monday-Friday from 4:15-5 p.m. Preregistration is required. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/session. (509) 777-9622, ext. 206.
Food Preservation Workshops - Workshops will discuss how to can, freeze or prepare foods for drying. Classes include: Friday, Green Beans and Peaches; Aug. 14, Pickles and Sweet Corn; and Aug. 28, Chutneys, Relishes and Pesto. All classes begin at noon. E-mail outreach@ moscowfood.coop to register or call Carol at (208) 669-0763. Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. $15 per class.
Iris Rhizome Sale - Purchase varieties of iris rhizomes from miniature dwarf bearded iris to tall bearded iris to siberians. Sponsored by the Town and Country Iris Society. Sale runs from 10 a.m. until sold out. Iris growing information will also be available. Saturday, 10 a.m., Center Court, Spokane Valley Mall, Spokane Valley. Free admission; rhizomes $2 each. (509) 671-1539.
Town and Country Gardens Tour - A garden tour in the area of Newport, Wash., in Pend Oreille County. Sponsored by WSU Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners. View various types of gardens. Aug. 1. 12:30-4:30 p.m., WSU Extension Office, 418 S Scott St., Newport, Wash. $10/tour. (509) 447-2401.
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Coeur d’Alene - Aug. 17 and 24, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Two-class series designed to help address issues that potential home buyers face. Online classes are available for $50 statewide. Call to register. Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors Conference Room, 409 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10. (208) 667-0664.
“While We’re Waiting” - Workshops for Women Over 40 - Offered by the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension office. Aug. 28-29, Finishing a Straw Bale Structure, $100/weekend, includes lunch, snacks and beverages. Preregistration is required. (509) 447-2401.
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes-Sandpoint - Sept. 14 and 16, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Two-class series designed to help address issues that potential home buyers face. Online classes are available for $50 statewide. Call to register. Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 265-2227 or (208) 255-1443.
Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter - Quarterly meeting with speaker Judy Niemeyer, an international instructor known for her foundation paper piecing techniques and quilt patterns. Two times to choose from: 1 or 7 p.m. Sept. 23. Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Commons Room, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7/door. (509) 435-3889.
Animals
Free Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in July and August. Travel through downtown Spokane. Sponsored by Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. First-come, first-served. No reservations. Located at the corner of Wall Street at Main Avenue. Free. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.
Apalousey All-Breed Trail Ride - Hosted by the Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center. Featuring a weekend of trail rides, live music, wagon rides, Dutch Oven dinner, cook-off, breakfast and silent auction. All proceeds from trail ride, dinner and auction will benefit the museum and heritage center in Moscow, Idaho. Aug. 6-8. Pony Club Grounds, George Hatley’s Ranch, Deary, Idaho. (208) 882-5578, ext. 279.
West Plains Community Fair - 4-H and Future Farmers of America clubs, open class exhibits, home and horticulture exhibits, games, food, horse show and many more animals. Aug. 13. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., BiMart Arena, Cheney. (509) 990-6246.
Bark For Life - American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life event for people and their dogs. Aug. 26. 5-9 p.m., Life Care Center and Garden Plaza, 2800 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls. $25 for Buddy (1 owner/ 1 dog); $15 without dog; Free for spectators. (208) 620-0175.
PRCA Rodeo - Sept. 10-11. 7 p.m., Spokane County Interstate Fair. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (800) 325-SEAT.
Valleyfest - Sept. 24-26. Weekend celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity. More than 100 local vendors contribute to the three-day festival, which kicks off Sept. 24 night with the Hearts of Gold Parade at 7 p.m., along Sprague Avenue between Pines and University roads. The festival continues Sept 25 and 26 with numerous events for the whole family including hot air balloons, responsible dog ownership day, a classic car show, family bike ride, vendor booths, children’s activities, beer and wine garden, 5K-10K run and music, dance and entertainment stages. Mirabeau Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-3299 or (509) 688-0300.