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Tue., June 27, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Garden

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

Create a Pavestone Walkway - Home Depot is presenting this class on Thursdays in July. 7 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Lavender and Herb Festival - Featuring live music, cowboy poetry, fresh vegetables and herbs, blooming lavender, handmade candles and soaps, artwork, garden decorations, flowering perennials, food and beverages. Please car-ool if possible. July 8-9. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Trees Co., 1.5 miles south of the Four Lakes-Cheney exit, Cheney. Free admission. (509) 624-1901.

Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival - Featuring a quartet of Spokane Symphony members: Flutist Loren Swan, pianist Doug Scott, Native American flutist, 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 Lavender Farm, 13401 LeClerc Road, 13 miles north of the Usk Bridge or 20 miles south of Ione Bridge on LeClerc Road, Cusick, Wash.. $7/adults, under age 12/free; no pets, please. (509) 445-0359.

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

Iris Sale - The Town and Country Iris Society is presenting this sale that includes hundreds of varieties of irises in the parking lot of the Green Thumb Nursery. The sale will end when the flowers have sold out. July 22. 9 a.m., 16816 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley. (509) 255-9615.

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: brochures are available with purchase of tickets. July 23. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Tickets available at various garden locations in Coeur d’Alene, Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls and Rathdrum. $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 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 North Legacy Ridge Drive, 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) 924-7698.

Sport Rack - This class is a Home Depot Kids Workshop. Saturday. 9 a.m.-noon., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Selecting, Maintaining and Cleaning Carpet - Home Depot is presenting this class Sundays in July. 1 p.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Installing Hardwood Flooring - Home Depot is presenting this class on Saturdays in July. 10 a.m., Home Depot, 5617 E. Sprague; 9116 N. Newport Highway, 220 W. Kathleen Ave., Coeur d’Alene; 21701 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake. (509) 534-8588; (509) 466-8991; (208) 676-1441; (509) 891-0613.

Pets

Weiner Dog Races - Is your dog a hot dog? If so bring, it to the Weiner Dog Races July 15 aspart of Rathdrum Days. Race begins at 11:30 a.m., Lakeland Junior High School track, Rathdrum. Call for more information. $5/per racer. (208) 687-3858, (208) 660-3515, (208) 623-2226.

North Idaho Fair - 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.

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