If you go

The Spokane Idea House is open weekdays from noon-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and will be open through Aug.7. The house is closed on Sunday. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the welcome tent and shuttle parking at Mt. Spokane High School. There is no parking at the home site

Upon arrival, ticket holders will be assigned a time to catch a shuttle to the house. Smith made arrangements with several businesses in the area to offer special discounts to tour participants. Details are included in the ticket packet.

Visitors are encouraged to check out the vendor exhibits in the garage while waiting for their return shuttle.

All of the proceeds will benefit the Merry Glen Home.

More information is available online at www.spokaneideahouse.com

-Cheryl-Anne Millsap