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Arts/crafts
ArtFest 2015 - May 29-31. Three days of art, music, food and the popular Make-It-Art Kids Fair with children’s hands-on art making area. Make-It tent is open Friday, 3-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Live musical performances and a wine and beer garden until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Hours are Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, between Second and Fourth Streets and Spruce and Chestnut avenues. Free admission. (509) 456-3931.
Farm Chicks Antiques Show - June 6-7. Features 300 spaces with antiques, vintage objects, handmade goods and many vendors. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/day, cash only. (509) 954-1692.
40th Idaho State Button Show - June 12-13. 40th anniversary show hosted by the local Historical Button Club of Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington. Show theme is “A Berry Wonderful 40 Years” and will feature displays and sales of thousands of antique and collectible buttons dating from the 1700s to the present. Members judge the Button Tray Competition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, with an evening dinner program on Medieval Buttons presented by Janelle Giles of California. Exhibit and sale 7-10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Email sckincaid@gmail.com or momofks@roadrunner.com for more information. Best Western Coeur d’Alene, 506 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $3. (208) 773-7528.
Relics Festival and Outdoor Market - Offering antiques, painted furniture, rusty decor, garden and yard flowers and planted pots. Music and food, family friendly. June 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Relics Vintage Market, 17325 E. Sprague Ave. Free admission. (509) 879-1414.
Classes/workshops
Sew Uniquely You Events – Today, 1-3 p.m., Tea and Quilting Showcase; Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wearable Art, $50; Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Fabrication Quilt Artists; Friday and May 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Next Step Quilt Top, $40; May 26, 6-8 p.m., Creative Expressions. Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. (509) 467-8210.
Build an Adirondack Chair - Master woodworker Len Zeoli is holding a workshop for students age 18 and older. Students will take home an Adirondack chair build with unfinished western red cedar. Students will be working in pairs to make one chair at a time. Register by today at www.artisansbarn.org or call. June 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 419 Park Way, Uniontown. $150; $66/additional to build a leg rest. (509) 299-3414.
Home/garden
Spokane Herbal Fair - A marketplace featuring products and services, plus workshops on topics such as herbal first aid, women’s health, growing herbs and medicine making. Followed by the Twilight HerbFolk Gathering from 7 to 9 p.m. with music and wine. Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $3 admission; free for children. (509) 327-1584.
INVeg Potluck - Vegan potluck followed by a presentation by Brandy Lucas on medicinal herbs and edibles. Child care is provided during the presentation hour for $5 per child or what you can afford. Please bring a plant-based dish to share, eating utensils, and a list of your ingredients. Today, 5-7 p.m., Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Free. (509) 607-0409.
Organic Vegetable Gardening - From zones to starts, to soil prep and composting, learn all you need to create a sustainable, organic garden. Presented by Master Gardener Marilyn Lloyd. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. Free. (509) 893-8330.
Therapeutic Horticulture - Learn about the therapeutic benefits of a peaceful garden setting, and how you can use plants in your garden to promote wellness of your mind and body. Presented by Master Gardener Cathi Lamoreux. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; June 6, 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., (509) 893-8320. Free.
American Sewing Guild Inland Northwest Chapter - The May presentation by Cindy Vanhoff, organizing expert. Learn how you can get your craft/sewing space organized. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Spokane Fire Station 91, 616 W. Hastings Road. Your first two meetings are free to attend. (509) 981-2271.
Raised Beds - A meeting of the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane. Friday, noon, Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. (509) 260-5503.
Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Events – Saturday, “An Update on the Proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness,” presentation; June 27, “Update: Clark Fork River Delta Restoration Project” presentation. Both presentations 9:45-11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 627-3292.
Days in Manito Garden Lecture: Spokane Shade Gardening - Join WSU Master Gardener Eva Lusk as she discusses suitable plants that do well in the shade, especially in Spokane. Presented by the Friends of Manito. Saturday, 10 a.m., Manito Park, Manito Garden Meeting Room, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. (509) 456-8038.
Real Dirt on Soil Workshop - In partnership with the Community Roots Gathering Garden and North Idaho College, the Inland Northwest Food Network is hosting a daylong workshop designed to provide the home gardener with an understanding of the importance of soil, as well as strategies for improving the soil health in their garden. To register, visit http://infarmu.org/event/workshop- the-real-dirt-on-soil. May 30, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $25/before Saturday; $35/after Saturday. (503) 307-4505.
Beginning Bird Watching Classes - The Friends of Turnbull and Spokane Audubon Society are offering beginning bird watching classes for ages 8-80. To register, send email to activities@fotnwr.org or call (509) 448-2291. June 6, 9-11 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $3/family entrance fee. (509) 235-4723.
Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour 2015 - The tour will feature six gardens, all with inspirational ideas to take home. Live music and artisan vendors will be stationed throughout the gardens with garden-related items for sale. Proceeds of the tour benefit local charities and NIC Dual Enrollment Scholarships. July 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene. $15/advance; $17/tour day. (208) 664-0987.
Animals
Tea With Tucker - This event will be in the barn at the sanctuary, where you will be able to look out over the pastures. Catered by Boots Bakery & Lounge. Enjoy vegan tapas along with shabby chic goodies from Goodwill and music. Funds generated will be applied toward the creation of an animal memorial garden and a community vegetable garden at River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/tea- with-tucker-tickets-15740285618. June 7, 1 p.m., River’s Wish, 11511 W. Garfield Road. $55/one; and $100/two. (509) 951-3650.
Band Together for the Animals - SCRAPS is hosting an animal welfare event to celebrate the first year of the Regional Animal Welfare facility. The day includes tours, door prizes, animal related vendors and more. June 13, 10 a.m., SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave. Free. (509) 477-2532.
Parade of Paws - A fun-packed 2-or 4-mile pledge walk to benefit the animals at the Spokane Humane Society. Day of event registration starts at 8 a.m. Early registration is available June 19, noon-7 p.m. Virtual walkers are also welcome online. Many prizes are available for teams and individuals raising the most funds. June 20, 10 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. Pledges. (509) 467-5235, ext. 211.
Camp Barks N’ Rec - June 22-26, July 6-10 and Aug. 3-7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Children ages 7-9 are invited to learn about different types of pets, do arts and crafts projects for both shelter and at-home pets, enjoy fun and games, and spend time with shelter animals. Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. $50; scholarships available. (509) 467-5235.
Art For the Animals: A Starry Night Celebration With the Animals of River’s Wish - Fifth annual benefit for River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. Music, refreshments, art and auction. Self-guided tours of the sanctuary will allow people to meet the animals that this event benefits in the efforts of saving lives through rescue, education and advocacy. July 11, 5 a.m., River’s Wish, 11511 W. Garfield Road. $20. (509) 951-3650.
Spokane Humane Society 118th Birthday Celebration - Join a birthday bash to celebrate 118 years of caring for companion animals by providing shelter, food, medical care and love for the unwanted and abandoned animals. Enjoy cake and ice cream, watch some dog demonstrations and learn more about SHS. All alumni (adopted animals) are invited as special guests. July 11, 11 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. Free. (509) 467-5235.
Come Feed the Buffalo - Through Sept. 30. Come feed the buffalo and take a tour at Win-Tur Bison Farm. Visitors learn the farm’s history and bison facts during a slide presentation and Q&A session, as well as the opportunity to meet and greet the herd and hand-feed the buffalo. Gifts, souvenirs, leather goods, jewelry and more are available at the farm gift shop. Groups welcome. Cash or check only. No pets. Tours are Fridays-Sundays on the hour between noon and 4 p.m., Win-Tur Bison Farm, 4742 Highway 231, Springdale, Wash. $5-$6. (509) 258-6717.