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Garden

Garden Gate Farms Lavender - Relaxing lavender farm featuring many lavender products available for purchase. Open Wednesdays through Sundays through Sept. 3. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Garden Gate Farms, 16510 W. Boone Lane, Medical Lake. (509) 244-0767.

Fleur de Provence Lavender Farm - This farm grows four different kinds of lavender, plus sells bundles of lavender, soaps, handmade wreaths and more. Open Thursdays through Sundays or by appointment. Runs through Sept. 4. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 7019 E. Day Mount Spokane Road, Greenbluff Farm #28, Mead. (509) 466-4236 or (509) 290-3874.

Garden Tour at Manito Park - Tour of the Ferris Perennial Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of Manito Park. Sept. 6. 6 p.m., Manito Park, Ferris Perennial Garden, 17th Avenue at Grand Boulevard. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Fall Perennial Plant Sale - Presented by Friends of Manito. Members begin shopping at 8 a.m., open to the public at 10 a.m. Sept. 9. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park, maintenance yard east of Gaiser Conservatory. Free admission. (509) 456-8038.

Water Gardens - This Specialty Landscape class is presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners and will cover design tips and plant recommendations. Sept. 23. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Wildlife Friendly Gardens - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will cover how to attract birds, butterflies and more, depending on what you plant. Sept. 30. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

River Cleanup - Pick up trash in High Bridge Park, Peoples Park and along the Spokane River. Afterward, enjoy a festival with music, activities, environmental education for kids and numerous community groups. A bicycle corral will be available for those who bike to the event. Oct. 7. 9 a.m.-noon, meet at High Bridge Park, Riverside Avenue at A Street. Free. (509) 329-1410.

Sundays in the Garden - Tour and history of the Nishinomiya Japanese Garden. Sponsored by the Friends of Manito Park. Oct. 8. 2 p.m., Manito Park, Japanese Garden, 21st Avenue at Bernard Street. $5. (509) 456-8038.

Rock Gardens - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will discuss rock choices, placement and more. Oct. 14. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Basic Landscape Design - Presented by the Washington State University Master Gardeners, this class will discuss a step-by-step process to help you start your dream garden. Oct. 21. 10 a.m.-noon, Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Pets

Bonner County Fair - Activities include car show, exhibits, live entertainment at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. Wednesday through Saturday. 4203 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 263-8414.

North Idaho Fair - This year’s theme is Blue Ribbon Good Times. Wednesday through Sunday. Fair gates open each day at 9 a.m. Exhibit buildings are open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Carnival is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon-11 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene. $6/general, $2.50/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger, $3/parking. (208) 765-4969.

Dog agility trials - Come watch the dogs show their stuff on the south side of the school. Saturday and Sunday. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., University Elementary School, 1613 S. University Road.

Friends of SCRAPS Dog Park Meeting - The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service is holding this meeting to discuss an off-leash dog park. Aug. 30. 6-8 p.m., Spokane County Cooperative Extension, 222 N. Havana, Spokane Valley. (509) 477-1967.

Tux and Tails Dinner and Auction - Spokane Humane Society’s seventh annual event. Sept. 30. 6 p.m., Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 467-5235 ext. 22.

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk - Raise money for and awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the Alzheimer’s Association. The annual Doggie Walk begins at 10 a.m. and the Memory Walk at 11. There is no charge to participate in the 3-mile walk. To register or form a team, visit www.spokanememorywalk.kintera.org or www.inwalza.org. Oct. 7. 11 a.m., CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 473-3390.