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Garden
Newport Naturals Iris and Alpaca Farm - This farm will be open to the public and will feature dwarf and miniature irises and more. Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 200 N. Quail Ave., Newport, Wash. (888) 725-2079.
Gardening with Ornamentals - The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension are presenting this series of classes June 15 and June 29 from 6-8 p.m. WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10 per class, or $35 for the series. (509) 477-2048.
Friends of Manito Spring Plant Sale - This plant sale is free and open to the public. June 17. 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. (509) 456-8038.
Hidden Gardens of the Colville Valley - This bus tour will travel the gardens of Colville and Kettle Falls, Wash.
One bus will board in Colville in the Rural Resources parking lot, 956 S. Main. Another bus will board at Kettle Falls High School on Juniper Street. June 17. 8:45 a.m.; $10. (509) 684-2961.
Spokane In Bloom Garden Tour - This tour features seven gardens in north Spokane including that of Phyllis Stephens.
Tickets are available at Northwest Seed and Pet, 2422 E. Sprague Ave., and 7302 N. Division St.; Alderwood Nursery, 14212 N. Market St., Mead; Stanek’s, 2929 E. 27th Ave.; Gibson’s Nursery & Landscape Supply, 1401 S. Pines Road; Mel’s, 8800 N. Division; St. Judy’s Enchanted Garden, 2628 W. Northwest Blvd.; Green Thumb Nursery, 16816 E. Sprague Ave; Tower Perennial’s, 4010 E. Jamison Road; and Petal Pushers, 1842 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. June 18. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., First garden, 10603 N. Fairview. $7 (509) 535-8434.
Palouse Home and Garden Tour - Sponsored by the Holy Trinity Chapel. Self-guided tour of two gardens and three homes. Proceeds will be used to replace the cedar shake roof at the former Episcopal Church, now owned by the Whitman County Historical Society. The church is on the state and national historic registers. June 24. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., tickets available from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, corner of Bridge and Alder Street, Palouse, Wash. $15. (509) 878-1826.
Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour 2006 – “Woodland Enchantments” include a boat cruise to Casco Bay, music and artisan boutiques. Presented by the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club; proceeds will benefit Coeur d’Alene area charities. The tour is self-guided; brochures are available when tickets are purchased. July 23. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Tickets available at various garden locations in Coeur d’Alene, Spokane, Post Falls and Rathdrum, Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 772-3148.
Friends of Manito Fall Perennial Plant Sale - Open to the public. Sept. 9. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park maintenance yard, 4 W. 21st Ave., east of Gaiser Conservatory, Free admission. (509) 456-8038.
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Street of Dreams Showcase of Homes - Premier luxury showcase of homes, Saturday, July 23. Hours Saturdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., tickets sales end at 6; hours Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., tickets sales end at 7. Closed Mondays-Tuesdays. Legacy Ridge, Liberty Lake. Saturdays and Sundays: $12/adults, $10/seniors/children ages 3-12; Wednesdays-Fridays, $10/adults, $8/seniors/children ages 3-12. Admission includes a show magazine detailing each house. Free parking. (509) 444-2350.
Coeur d’Alene-area Bed-and-Breakfast Tour - Area bed and breakfasts are opening for tours. Maps are available at all locations. Call to find participating locations. Sunday. Noon-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-9474, (208) 683-2251 or, (208) 765-5200.
Spokane Carvers Rendezvous - June 16-18. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., KOA, 3025 N. Barker Road, Otis Orchards. Free admission. (509) 456-5971.
North Idaho Fair - Aug. 23-27. This year’s theme is “Blue Ribbon Good Times.” Fair gates open each day at 9 a.m. Exhibit buildings open Aug. 23-26, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Carnival is open Aug. 23-26, noon-11 p.m., and Aug. 27, 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.
Pets
Dog Daze and Barbecue - Presented by the Colville Pet Refuge. Bring your dog (on a leash) for a full day of activities, contests and food. There will be a hot-dog fling, cookie crunch, T-shirt race, egg and spoon race, prettiest ears, nicest coat, cutest face, best bark, owner-look alike, costume parade with prizes, and more. Hamburgers and hotdogs available for purchase. Saturday. 11 a.m., Colville City Park. $1/admission. (509) 732-4126.
Second Chance Pet Rescue Fun Run - Ninth Annual 5k Fun Run. Walk/run with or without your dog on the shores of beautiful Lake Pend Oreille at Farragut State Park. Fundraiser for Second Chance Pet Rescue, no-kill, nonprofit pet rescue group run by volunteers. Sunday. 9:30 a.m., Farragut State Park, Athol. $15/shirt, $8/no shirt. (208) 771-0071.
Parade of Paws - Form a team and challenge others to form their own teams. Collect pledges and walk a 2- or 4-mile route with your dog or one from the shelter. Benefits the Spokane Humane Society. June 17. 10 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana. (509) 467-5235, ext. 22.
Shrine Circus - Presented by Coeur d’Alene Shrine Club. Shows at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. June 17. Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, Main Arena, Coeur d’Alene. $10/adults, $8/age 12 and younger. (208) 661-1560.