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Arts/Crafts
Two Women Art and Antiques Spring Barn Bazaar - Shop vendors for quality antiques, vintage goods, furniture and arts and crafts items of all kinds. Enjoy food, homemade pie, espresso and more while you shop. Listen to the bluegrass music of the Wylie Family Band from noon-3 p.m., both days. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 17909 S. Stentz Road, Spangle. Free. (509) 245-3444
Washington State Quilters Quilting Bee - A day of quilting, games and activities. Bring a quilt or block to work on and a potluck dish to share (coffee and tea provided). Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. Free. (509) 714-8140, www.wsqspokane.org
ArtFest 2011 - Twenty-sixth annual art fair presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, with music, food, children’s hands-on art area and more than 100 fine artists and craftspeople. June 3, noon-8 p.m.; June 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; June 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, Spokane. Free admission. (509) 456-3931
Home/Garden
“Bloom in Tune” Fundraiser - Spokane Symphony benefit with WSU Master Gardeners available to answer questions and weather information, along with cookies, Starbucks coffee and drawings for symphony tickets. Wednesday, Northland Rosarium, 9405 S. Williams Lane off the Cheney-Spokane Road, and Thursday, Judy’s Enchanted Garden, 2628 W. Northwest Blvd. Each nursery will donate a percentage of its day’s sales to the Symphony Associates. (509) 624-1200
“Vanishing of the Bees” - Family-friendly film about the role of honeybees in our lives, with booths hosted by the Inland Empire Beekeepers Association in the lobby. Thursday, 7 p.m., Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main Ave. $5, includes bee information packet and a chance to win a door prize. (509) 328-2939
Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event - To help rebuild flood-ravaged Pakistan. Thursday-May 22, Kizuri, 35 W. Main Ave. Introduction to Oriental Rug Seminar, Friday, 7 p.m. (509) 464-7677
Second Chance Kitchen and Garden Sale - Presented by Slow Food Spokane River. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. (509) 290-9465
Solar Power Class - Learn the basics of solar power and how to get started. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague Ave. $35, includes materials and handouts. Register at (509) 924-8803 or nadine@ecodepotinc.com.
Plant Sale - Presented by the Inland Empire District Garden Clubs. Items include perennials, tomatoes, herbs, vegetables, organics, annuals, houseplants and more. Proceeds will benefit various nonprofit organizations and local projects. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Plaza in front of Walmart parking lot, Spokane Valley. (509) 921-7670
Outdoor Composting 101 Workshop - Sponsored by Spokane Regional Solid Waste Master Composters Program. Marilyn and Chris Carothers, local urban homesteaders and master composters, will cover hot and slow composting techniques. Saturday, 10 a.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Ste. 200. Free; preregistration required. (509) 368-9378, beth@sunpeopledrygoods.com, www.sunpeopledrygoods.com
Backyard Bounty Spring Gardening Series, Weed Control - Presented by Master Gardener Steve Nokes. Identify those noxious weeds in your garden and learn how to get them under control. May 25, 6 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne. Free. (509) 893-8350
Backyard Food Production Film - Co-sponsored by East Bonner County Public Library and Sandpoint Transition Initiative. Learn new food production tips to become more self-reliant and sustainable. May 26, 6-8 p.m., Sandpoint Library, Cedar and Division streets, Sandpoint. Free; bring your own beverage. www.sandpointtransitioninitiative.org
Ritters Florist and Nursery Free Classes - WSU Master Gardener Harvey Wallace will discuss “Growing Home Fruit and Berries.” May 26, 6-7 p.m., Ritters Florist and Nursery, 10120 N. Division St. (509) 467-5258
Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Presentation - By U.S. Forest Service Sandpoint District Ranger Dick Kramer. May 28, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 946-9127
Art in The Garden - Art show featuring 22 artists, heirloom vegetables, live music and barbecue. May 28, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 3123 W. Ninth Ave. and 3225 W. Seventh Ave. Free. (509) 456-2141
Animals
13th Annual Basset Blast - “HOWLywoood,” with raffles, doggie favor bags, awards and more. Events include Best Waddle, Best Howl, Best Costume, Best Bassett Photo (bring one photo, no larger than 4 by 6 inches). Contestants must be basset hounds or mix; no puppies less than 4 months old allowed. Dogs must be leashed and poop scooped. Hosted by Washington Basset Rescue and SCRAPS.; all proceeds benefit the rescue program. Saturday, noon-3 p.m., Sullivan Park, north of Spokane Valley Mall, Spokane Valley. $10/advance, $15/door. (509) 466-1538
AKC Conformation Show - Hosted by Spokane Kennel Club, with obedience and rally trials. May 27-30, Spokane County Interstate Fairgrounds, 404 N. Havana St. (509) 768-7487, www.spokanekennelclub.com
Chicken Keeping 101 Workshop - Learn about local regulations, housing, breed selection, feeding and caring, raising baby chicks and egg production. June 4, 2:30-5 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods Co., 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. $20; preregistration required at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/170904. (509) 368-9378