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Arts/Crafts
Little Spokane Artist Studio Tour - Along with returning artists, there will be seven new artists offering garden benches and birdhouses, paintings and photography in a wide range of styles, plus outdoor lighting and sculpture. Locations include 15221 and 15205 N. Shady Slope Road, and 13717 N. Minihdoka Trail. Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Little Spokane River Valley. Free admission; Lindaman’s will offer food all day at Studio 1. (509) 981-9916
“Puttin’ on the Glitz” Quilt Show - The Washington State Quilters of Spokane present their 33rd annual show, featuring nationally known quilter and designer Pam Mostek along with more than 600 quilted items, 50 quilt vendors, daily demonstrations, boutique of handmade items and national tour of the Hoffman Challenge. Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/good for all three days, free/age 11 and younger; free parking. (509) 238-4063
Crafts and Collectibles Show - Variety of vendors and food for purchase. Oct. 15-16, 8 p.m., Southside Senior Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $2 admission. (509) 535-0803
Central Valley High School Arts and Crafts Show - Crafts and baked goods, sponsored by CVHS Band Boosters. Nov. 5-6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $2 admission. (509) 228-5100
Inland Crafts - Twenty-ninth annual sale and exhibition of fine contemporary crafts. Nov. 11, noon-8 p.m.; Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7, good all weekend; admission free Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m. (509) 995-7956
Home/Garden
Garden of the Month Contest - Enter at Northwest Seed and Pet, 2422 E. Sprague Ave., or online at www.tieg.org. Runs through Thursday. (509) 535-8434
Native Plant Field Trips - Hosted by the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Several trips offered throughout the summer and fall. www.nechapterwnps.org, (509) 209-1658
Master Gardeners - New trainee applications are being accepted through Oct. 31 for the Washington State University/Spokane County Master Gardener Volunteer Program to begin January 2012. Application packet is available at www.spokane-county.wsu.edu/spokane/ eastside. (509) 477-2048
Movable Greenhouse Workshops - Presented by P.e.a.c.h. Community nonprofit organic farm. Workshop dates and topics include: Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., leveling the ground and installing the rails; Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., pipe bending and assembly of hoops; Oct. 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., framing the hoophouse ends. 10425 S. Andrus Road, Cheney. $150; preregistration required. bryan@peachlocal.com, (509) 216-9273
Yurt Slide Show - Slide-talk by Becky Kemery covers “all things yurt,” from history and practical concerns to more esoteric elements and design ideas which can be applied well beyond the scope of yurts. Friday, 6:30 p.m., 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. Free. (509) 368-9378
Preserve the Harvest Workshops - Learn about canning, drying, freezing, pickling and jamming from an experience food preserver. Held every Saturday through mid-October at Backyard Harvest shed, 933 E. Seventh Ave., Moscow, Idaho. $15 (free for SNAP/WIC recipients); tickets must be purchased in advance. (208) 669-0763, outreach@moscowfood.coop
Saturday at the Farm - Presented by P.e.a.c.h. Community nonprofit organic farm. Meet goats and chickens then help plant, weed, and harvest to bring nutritious produce to low-income Spokane families. Volunteers take home free veggies. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 10425 Andrus Road, Cheney. (509) 216-9273
Solar Power Class - Learn the basics of solar power and how to get started. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Eco Depot Inc., 1326 E. Sprague Ave. $35, includes materials and handouts. Registration required. (509) 924-8803, nadine@ecodepotinc.com
Harvest Festival - Celebrate local foods and farmers with food samples, nonprofit information tables, local honey sampling, children’s activities, music, cheese-making demos, urban chicken coop design competition and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. Free. (509) 368-9378
Cheese-Making Workshop - Join Trish Vieira of Spokane Family Farms as she demonstrates cheese-making techniques. Saturday, 1:30-3 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods Co, 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. $20; preregistration required at Sun People or online. (509) 368-9378, sunpeopledrygoods.com
2011 Green and Solar Home and Landscape Tour - Part of the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour, showcasing sustainable building practices such as solar energy, energy conservation, green materials, smart and creative landscaping. Also workshops on basic chicken keeping, solar and energy efficiency. Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Ste. 200. $10. (509) 218-0128
Fall Gardening Classes - Presented by WSU Spokane County Extension. Learn basic landscape design. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon on Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 8 and 15, 222 N. Havana St. $35 for four classes ($50 for a couple sharing the same residence). Preregistration required. (509) 477-2048
Garlic and Cover Crop Basics Workshop with Pat Munts - Learn about the different types of garlic and how to tuck in for harvest next July, and how to nurture your soil, reduce weeds and attract beneficial insects to your garden with a cover crop of Mighty Mustard. Visit a demonstration plot of different cover crops already planted at a local community garden. Sept. 24. 10 a.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave, Suite 200. $20/person or $30/couple. (509) 368-9378
Green Purchasing Luncheon with Susanne Croft - Learn how to establish green purchasing criteria, evaluate third-party labels, write a Responsible Purchasing Policy, design a Best Value Scorecard to evaluate all product benefits and embed green purchasing practices into your everyday decisions. Sept. 29, noon-1 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods Co., 32 W. Second Ave. $30, includes lunch; preregistration required at Sun People or online. (509) 368-9378, sunpeopledrygoods.com
13th Annual Antique Appraisal Days - Oct. 1-2. Part of Custers Antique and Collectors Sale, verbal market evaluations by qualified appraisers and knowledgeable experts (hand-carried items only, no firearms). Proceeds support restoration of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture’s historic Campbell House. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/show admission, $5/item appraisal charge (limit five items per person). (509) 363-5324
Home Idea Show - 33rd annual event with more than 300 exhibits relating to homebuilding, renovating, decorating, landscaping, etc. Oct. 7, noon-8 p.m.; Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $8/adults, $6/seniors/military, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 939-8017
Animals
Mica Bay Survey - Monthly bird counting trip hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society. Tuesday, 8 a.m., meet at Fairmont Loop and U.S. Highway 95, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-5318
Coeur d’Alene Audubon Meeting - Meet and greet, plus film. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. www.cdaaudubon.org
Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society Field Trip - Hike into Crystal Lake in Benewah County, with high-altitude birding at 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Sept. 18, 8 a.m., meet at the Fernan Ranger Station on Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-5318
Inland Northwest Paint Horse Club Horse Show - Fall Spectacular Paint-O-Rama Horse Show, with money-added classes, equine-related vendors and Stallion Service auction. American Paint Horse Association approved. Sept. 23-25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free for spectators. (509) 893-3997
Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society Field Trip - Partial day trip looking for shorebirds in the Slavin Ranch area. Sept. 25, 8 a.m., meet at southeast corner of Lowes, 901 Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-5378