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Arts/crafts
Little Spokane River 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. Saturday, 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
All Bonner County Bazaar and Craft Fair – 48th annual event hosted by Sandpoint Kiwanis, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free admission; proceeds help provide scholarships for area high school students. (208) 263-5809
“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
Home/garden
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. Today, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. $10. (509) 218-0128
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., pipe bending and assembly of hoops; Oct. 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., framing the hoophouse ends. 10425 S. Andrus Road, Cheney. $150 for all four workshops; preregistration required. bryan@peachlocal.com, (509) 216-9273
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
Fall Gardening Classes - Learn basic landscape design, presented by WSU Spokane County Extension. Saturday and Oct. 1, 8 and 15, 10 a.m.-noon, 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. Saturday, 10 a.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave, Suite 200. $20/person or $30/couple. (509) 368-9378
Animals
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. Today, 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. Friday-Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free for spectators. (509) 893-3997
National Alpaca Farm Days - Learn more about alpacas and the luxury fiber they produce. both days. Saturday-Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hangman Creek Ranch Alpacas, 30812 S. Cahill Road, Fairfield. Free. (509) 283-2475