calendars

Garden

Newport Naturals Iris and Alpaca Farm - This farm features dwarf and miniature irises, and more. Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 200 N. Quail Ave., Newport, Wash. (888) 725-2079.

Backyard Wildlife/Sustainable Gardening Tour - Self-guided tour Sunday of 14 Spokane County sites – three public and 11 private – features how to attract wildlife to your yard with low-maintenance, sustainable landscaping using native or drought-tolerant plants. Co-sponsored by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and WSU Extension Master Gardeners. Register through tour day at WSU Extension or WDFW. $5/vehicle. (509) 477-2048.

Gardening with Ornamentals - The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension are presenting the final class in a series. June 29. 6-8 p.m., WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10 per class, or $35 for the series. (509) 477-2048.

2006 Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival - July 8-9. Features quartet from Spokane Symphony Orchestra; juried artists, self-guided tours of gardens, demonstrations with lavender, children’s activities, gourmet foods and specialty beverages and desserts. July 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., July 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. LeClerc Creek’s Lavender Farm, 13401 Le Clerc Road, 13 miles north of the Usk (Wash.) Bridge OR 20 miles south of Ione (Wash.) Bridge on LeClerc Road, Cusick, Wash. $7/adults, under age 12/free, no pets allowed please. (509) 445-0359.

How to Care for Roses in Spokane - Presented by the Friends of Manito, Lynn Schaefer will discuss tips on growing roses in Spokane this Sunday in the Garden meeting. July 9. 2 p.m.; Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. (509) 456-8038.

Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour 2006 – “Woodland Enchantments” includes 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 and 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.

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.

Home

Street of Dreams Showcase of Homes - Premier luxury showcase of six custom homes priced from $1.6 million to $2.5 million, through July 23. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., tickets sales end at 6 p.m.; Wednesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., ticket sales end at 7 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Runs through July 23. 1001 N. Legacy Ridge Drive, Liberty Lake. $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) 924-7698.

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. Saturday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., tickets available from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, corner of Bridge and Alder streets, Palouse, Wash. $15. (509) 878-1826.

North Idaho Fair - Aug. 23-27. This year’s theme is “Blue Ribbon Good Times.” 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

Newport Naturals Iris and Alpaca Farm - This farm will be open to the public and will feature dwarf and miniature irises and more. Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 200 N. Quail Ave., Newport, Wash., (888) 725-2079.

Poker Ride - June 23-25. Hosted by the Ferry County Chapter Backcountry Horsemen of Washington. Friday night potluck dinner and camping; Saturday registration, 9 a.m.-noon; Sunday continental breakfast; poker hands $5, no limit. KK Guest Ranch, 15661 Highway 20 South, Republic, Wash. $30. (509) 775-3484.

SpokAnimal and RVs Northwest Adoption Event - SpokAnimal will be at RVs Northwest with dogs and cats up for adoption, free pet food samples and traveling pet items for sale. For every RV sold during the month of June, $50 will be donated to SpokAnimal. Saturday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., RVs Northwest, 10006 N. Division. Gail Mackie, (509) 534-8133.

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.

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.