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15th Annual WSU Mom’s Weekend Antique Show – Today, 2-10 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Gladish Gym, 115 NW State St., Pullman. $2. (509) 287-2305.

“A Rose is a Rose” - Visit with Milo Ball. Saturday. 10:30 a.m.-noon., On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Free. (509) 747-6294.

Antique Appraisal Day - 10th annual event to have appraisal experts look at your treasures. Proceeds benefit the continued restoration of the historic Campbell House. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $10 per item appraised, limit five items. (509) 456-3931.

North County Chipping and Compost Day - Information on nonburning options for yard debris. Free chipping and disposal service available; seminars on composting. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fire District 4, Station 49, Highway 395 at Monroe Road. (509) 625-6580.

Bee Keeping - By Master Gardeners Blaine and Gina Harvey of Four Star Apiary. Pre-registration is required. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Learn How to Grow Your Own Food - Series of four classes presented by WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners. Held Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. April 17-May 8. Classes are April 17, Vegetables and Heirloom Varieties; April 24, Raised Bed Gardening; May 1, Growing Fruits and Berries; and May 8, Growing and Using Culinary Herbs. Refreshments and handouts provided at each class. Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited. Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

Palouse Empire Plowing Bee - History buffs will enjoy this trek into the past. Come see agriculture as it used to be. Horse-drawn equipment makes its way through the fields, plowing and planting the crop. Next Friday-April 19. Palouse Empire Fairgrounds (four miles west of Colfax on Highway 26), Colfax. (509) 397-3049.

Past Blessings Junk Warehouse Sale - Hand-painted furniture, primitives and antiques. Next Friday-April 19. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11210 E. Dishman-Mica Road (across from Harvest Foods), Spokane Valley. (509) 499-5099.

The Art of Rustic Furniture Making - Explore with Harry Felton from Lewistown, Mont., the history and design of handmade furniture next Friday, 6-8 p.m. On April 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., learn traditional hand-tool functions and gain skill in their use, learn basic wood joinery with regard to function and design, then practice making the joints. Each participant will design a wood bench and cut, shape, plane, fit and assemble it. Registration required. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $85. (509) 229-3414.

Getting Ready for Spring Luncheon - Lunch of soup and salad with guest speaker Phyllis Stephens, who does garden segments on KXLY-TV and radio. Reservations by today. April 22, noon, Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $6. (509) 535-0803.

Butterfly and Fragrance Gardens - By Carol Mack, Extension Educator for Washington State Extension Pend Oreille County. Pre-registration is required. April 23, 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane Meeting - History of the Spokane Lilac Festival Association and presentation of the Lilac Princesses. Potluck luncheon follows program. April 25, 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. (509) 838-9186.

Linda Ballard Quilting Workshop - “Peppermint ‘n Sassafras” focuses on quilting tips, techniques and fun. Skill level is beginner-plus to advanced. Presented by Washington State Quilters. Pre-registration required. April 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hampton Inn, 2010 S. Assembly Road. $58, includes lunch. (509) 435-3889.

Inland Empire Dahlia Society - Tuber sales. April 26, Begins at 9 a.m., Northwest Seed & Pet, 7302 N. Division Ave. (509) 326-1953.

Linda Ballard Quilting Workshop - “Earth, Wind and Fire” is a controlled, scrap quilt class that will feature three different patterns within the quilt while fine-tuning technique. Presented by Washington State Quilters. Pre-registration required. April 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hampton Inn, 2010 S. Assembly Road. $58, includes lunch. (509) 435-3889.

Plant Sale - 28th annual event presented by The Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane. April 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Manito Park meeting room and adjacent outdoor area, 4 W. 21st Ave., east of the Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 838-3705.

Spring Compost Fair - Hands-on demonstrations, including a hot compost pile and worm bin. Learn about the types of materials used in composting, how to turn a compost pile and how to choose the right bin. Spokane County residents receive a free bin. April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Finch Arboretum, 3404 W. Woodland Blvd. Free. (509) 625-6800.

Pesticides, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly - By Tim Stein, senior agriculture investigator and field officer for Idaho State Department of Agriculture. Pre-registration is required. April 30, 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

S.O.S Open-Air Experience and Eco-Show – Showcasing the Northwest’s environmental movement with hands-on learning, workshops and seminars covering topics of sustainable construction, alternative energies, drought-tolerant landscaping, organics, recycling and renewable resources. Artistic competitions, art installations and nearly 30 musical performances are planned. Tickets are available in Spokane at Natural Start Bakery on Hamilton, Mark’s Guitar Shop on Garland and Piece of Mind in Spokane Valley, or online at brownpapertickets.com/producer/7288. May 8-12. Gates open at 9 a.m. 101 Harry Pierce Road, St. John. (509) 648-3272, (509) 684-3707 or www.thefreshideafarm.com.

Garden Expo 2008 – More than 200 garden-related vendors, plant sellers, crafters, artists, demonstrations and organizations. The exhibits will showcase nurseries, garden stores, suppliers and manufacturers, garden artists and crafters, and horticulture organizations. Presented by The Inland Empire Gardeners. May 10. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission and parking. (509) 535-8434.

Inland Empire Dahlia Society - Meets second Thursday of each month. 7:30 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, 4 W. 21st Ave. (509) 326-1953.

Leavenworth Spring Bird Festival - Featuring spectacular habitats, attracting a wide variety of birds. Activities include science programs, wildflowers, conservation and multicultural and arts events. Professionally guided trips and activities range from leisurely strolls to active hikes. Fun for experienced and novice birders of all ages. Visit www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com for information. May 16-18. Throughout the Wenatchee River Watershed, Leavenworth, Wash. (509) 548-7584.

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Northwest Interstate Spring Fling - Sponsored by the Northwest Interstate Quarter Horse Association and featuring classes and competitions in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. Thursday through April 20. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. (208) 798-0763.

Fourth annual Stallion Showcase and Horse Fair - Exhibitors enjoy free Play Day classes with prizes with their entry fee of $35 or less per horse, arena time to test-drive horses for sale and our popular $100 Jackpot Liberty Class winner-takes-all where the horses are turned loose to run free. April 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Valley Mission Horse Arena, Bowdish and Mission. Free viewing. (509) 796-2140.

Ride the West Horse and Ranch Expo - May 16-18. The seventh annual event includes a trade show, demos, clinics, performances, stallion preview, cowboy breakfast and the third annual Extreme Trail Challenge. May 16, expo trade show, barns and clinics open 3-8 p.m. Show May 17, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., May 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See www.ridethewest.net for a complete schedule. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Each day: $8/advance, $10/door, free/age 9 and younger. (509) 466-9639.