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Arts/Crafts
Palouse Fiber Arts Festival - Fiber arts workshops run from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday and cost is $55 per half day of class; half-day and full-day classes are available and most classes will be held at the 1912 Center. Classes include indigo dyeing, weaving, spinning for drop spindles and wheels, colorwork knitting, color theory, wool combing, and steeking. The fiber market will be open Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and is free to the public, featuring both Jenkins and Greensleeves drop spindles, hand dyed yarns and fibers and locally grown farm yarns and fibers and more. There will be spinning wheels and looms to try and buy, as well as other fiber related equipment. See www.palousefiber festival.wordpress.com for details and registration forms, or stop by The Yarn Underground, LLC at 409 S. Washington St. in Moscow. The Yarn Underground, LLC is Moscow’s premier yarn shop, filled with local and unique yarn and fiber arts supplies. Today, 1912 Center, 409 S. Washington St., Moscow. (208) 882-7700.
Sewapalooza - Hands-on sewing, embroidery and quilting workshop. Nancy Bednar will present three unique projects including an embroidered wristlet, a quilted mini travel pillow and an embellished shoe sack using Bernina’s DesignWorks software suite. Registration is recommended; limited seating. Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Bear Paw Quilting, 600 W. Kathleen Ave. #10, Coeur d’Alene. $40. (208) 664-1554.
Fourth Annual Eclectic Collection Arts and Crafts Show - Jewelry, paintings, tole painted decor, handcrafted soaps and beauty supplies, candles, painted china, baby booties, scarves and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 2720 E. Bruce Road. Free admission. (509) 325-4809.
Home/Garden
Eighth Annual Floriade - Features art and floral installations and sculpture and paintings by regional artists as well as private heirloom garden tours of the 1886 Wiley House in Palouse and a luncheon. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse. (509) 878-1800.
Idaho-Washington Forest Owners Field Day - A wide variety of classes and activities will be offered. The events are designed to prepare landowners to plan and accomplish their personal objectives, reduce risks and protect their financial investment. Registration, driving directions and a full list of classes offered can be found at http://forestry.wsu.edu. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Horsmann Hills Farm, 38305 N. Starr Road, Newport. $30/per person; $40/per family; $10/addition per person for barbecue lunch. (509) 667-6540.
Spokane in Bloom Garden Tour - “How Green is My Valley” is this year’s theme. The tour will be Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gardens to visit are: Wabi Sabi, 1719 S. Pines Road; Peaceful Pines, 12510 E. 21st Ave.; Harmonic Hillside, 3915 S. Pines Road (limited access); Scott Park Place, 13710 E. 42nd Ave.; Sleepy Lazy Hollow, 520 N. Glenn Road; Calm Still Waters, 8218 E. Maringo Drive (limited access); Quiet Meadows Garden, 17912 E. Mission Ave.; Tranquil Mist Garden, 3510 N. Malvern Road. There will be garden-related vendors, music and art. Barbeque lunch buffet available from O’Doherty’s BBQ for purchase. Tickets available tour day at gardens as noted or at Blue Moon, Gibson’s, Greenthumb, Judy’s Enchanted Garden, Northwest Seed, Ritter’s and Tower Perennials or online at www.tieg.org. Presented by The Inland Empire Gardeners. $12. (509) 535-8434.
Animals
Band Together for the Animals - SCRAPS will hold the Leash Cutting and Grand Opening celebration of its new regional animal facility. Area rescue group, animal welfare organizations and vendors will join them with hourly door prizes, pet-related seminars, food and fun. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave. Free. (509) 477-2532.