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Tulips and Daffodils – Arbor Crest Wine Cellars is displaying more than 8,000 tulips and daffodils on it’s grounds daily through the end of May. Noon-5 p.m., 4705 N. Fruithill Road. (509) 927-9463.

Newport Naturals Iris and Alpaca Farm – The farm, iopen to the public, will feature dwarf and miniature irises and more. Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and on Memorial Day. 200 N. Quail Ave., Newport, Wash. (888) 725-2079.

Gardening with Ornamentals – The Master Gardeners and the Washington State University Extension present this series of classes Thursday and June 15 and 29 from 6-8 p.m. WSU County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10 per class. (509) 477-2048.

Iris Show – The Inland Empire Iris Society and Town and Country Iris Society present this show to display their irises. Saturday. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 535-8025.

Rock and Gem Show - Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Included are door prizes and vendor booths. All Scouts in uniform admitted free; proceeds go the Boy Scouts of America. Saturday. 9 a.m., 4051 N. Government Way. $2 admission, $1 for 11-year-olds and younger. (208)667-8591.

Coeur d’Alene Area Bed and Breakfast Tour – Area bed and breakfasts are opening for tours. Maps are available at all locations. Call for participating locations. June 11. Noon-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765- 9474, (208) 683-2251 or (208) 765-5200.

Friends of Manito Spring Plant Sale – The 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 – Bus tours will travel to the gardens of Colville and Kettle Falls. One busboards in Colville in the Rural Resources parking lot, 956 S. Main, Colville. Another bus will board in Kettle Falls at Kettle Falls High School on Juniper Street. June 17. 8:45 a.m., Rural Resources parking lot, 956 S. Main, Colville, Wash. $10. (509) 684-2961.

Woodland Enchantments – Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour – Coeur d’Alene Garden Club’s Garden Tour. Cruise across Coeur d’Alene Lake on an open boat to Casco Bay and tour four city-side residential gardens. Tickets sold at the Do It Center, Petal Pushers, Huckleberry Nursery, Northland Nursery, Westwood Gardens, Aspen Nursery and Riverview Nursery in Coeur d’Alene and Stanek’s in Spokane. July 23. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and area garden centers; Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 772-3148.

North Idaho Fair – Aug. 23-27. This year’s theme is “Blue Ribbon Good Times.” Gates open 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 for 5 and younger, $3/parking. (208) 765-4969.

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

Pets

All-Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Trials – Monday-Tuesday, Obedience Monday only. Best Puppy both days. AKC licensed. Runs through today, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4051 N. Government Way. Free. (208) 772-5768.

Pet Fest – Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. 10 a.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, $3/pets, $20/family of four; free/children age 6 and younger. (509) 244-1712.

Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride-Sandpoint – Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; riders meet at the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch in Sandpoint. Sponsor/pledge cards available at the Co-op Country Store in Ponderay or Carter Country Farm and Feed in Sandpoint. Sunday. 9:30 a.m., Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, Sandpoint. Minimum $35 sponsorship/pledge. (208) 255-5210, Theresa.

Second Chance Pet Rescue Fun Run – Ninth-annual 5K Fun Run. Walk or run with or without your dog on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille at Farragut State Park. Fundraiser for Second Chance Pet Rescue, no-kill, nonprofit pet-rescue group run by volunteers. June 11. 9:30 a.m., Farragut State Park, Athol, Idaho. $15/shirt, $8/no shirt. (208) 771-0071.

Parade of Paws – Form a team and challenge others to form their own teams. Get pledges and walk a 2- or 4-mile route with your dog or a shelter dog. Benefits the Spokane Humane Society. June 17. 10 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. (509) 467-5235, ext. 22.

Shrine Circus – Presented by Coeur d’Alene Shriners 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, $8/12 and younger. (208) 661-1560.