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A lady bug climbs along the underside of a sunflower's petals in a Kansas City, Kan., yard. (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
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A lady bug climbs along the underside of a sunflower's petals in a Kansas City, Kan., yard. (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

North Idaho Fair – air gates open each day at 9 a.m. Exhibit buildings open today-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Carnival is open noon-11 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Motocross in the Grandstand is today with qualifying heats at 4:30 p.m. and races at 7 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. $6/adults, $2.50/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger, $3/parking. (208) 765-4969.

Peach Festival – Try some peach ice cream, cobbler, cakes or pies. Live music and family entertainment. Saturday – Sunday. Green Bluff.

Plant Tissue Culture for the Home and Classroom – The Palouse Discovery Science Center and Kitchen Culture Kits Inc. are presenting this workshop for teachers, students, gardeners, and anyone who loves plants. Activities will include disinfecting and culturing plant leaves, buds and orchid seeds, discussing troubleshooting and resources and more. Sept. 10. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., PDSC, 2371 NE Hopkins Court, Pullman. $80, includes lunch. 332-6869.

Koi Show and Vendor Fair – The Inland Empire Water Garden & Koi Society is presenting this fair that will include koi and goldfish on display, a koi coloring contest, vendors and seminars. The proceeds will benefit community volunteer projects of the society, such as draining and cleaning the Nishinomiya Japanese Garden Pond at Manito Park. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Spokane. $5, free for kids 12 and younger. 928-9209 or (208) 661-1868.

Apple Festival – Harvest festival is held over seven weekends, Sept. 17-Oct. 30. Enjoy a large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce, live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes and animals. Green Bluff.

Friends of Manito Fall Perennial Plant Sale – Open to the public. Sept. 10. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park maintenance yard, east of Gaiser Conservatory, 4 W. 21st. Ave. Free admission. 456-8038.

The New Emerald Expo – The Nursery and Landscape Industry Trade Show will include seminars, the latest innovations and a job fair. Oct. 19 - 20. Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, Tacoma. $80 for all sessions both days. (360) 681-7953.