Calendar

Arts/Crafts

36th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair - Sandpoint - More than 110 artist booths, a children’s art area, demonstrations by artists and food booths. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Sandpoint City Beach. Presented by Pend Oreille Arts Council. City Beach downtown, Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 263-6139.

Art Class for All Ages - Taught by Mary Eberle, co-owner of Anemone paper flowers. Materials will be provided and no registration is required. Saturday, 9 a.m. Spokane Farmers’ Market, 20 W. Second Ave. Free. (509) 995-0182.

Silkscreen Workshop - Silkscreen your own farmers’ marke T-shirt. Bring your own T-shirt or buy one at the market. Paint will be provided. Wednesday. Spokane Farmers’ Market, 20 W. Second Ave. (509) 995-0182.

Post Falls Food Fest - Live music, arts and crafts and other vendors, spaghetti eating contest, kids jump stations and more. Aug. 16-17. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 115 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Free. (208) 819-4501.

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Meet at the Moscow Food Co-op Café or, weather permitting, at the front picnic tables to make pinwheels. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.

National Lentil Festival - Aug. 22-23. 20th annual event. Friday, 6-11 p.m.: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, food, information booths, and games; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: lentil pancake breakfast, grand parade, lentil cook off, Lentil Lane Food Court, Lentil Land kids’ area, Lentil Gallery arts and crafts, microbrew tasting tent, live music, and sporting events. Downtown Pullman. Free admission. 1-800-365-6948.

Custer’s Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - Oct. 3-5. Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.

Festa Italiana - Oct. 4-5. Enjoy live family entertainment, mouthwatering food, cooking demonstrations, a wine and beer garden, “Italian Idol” Karaoke Singing Contest, artisan and business booths, “Mercantino” (little market) farmers’ market, Spokane Italian Car Club show and the Bolla Grape Stomp Contest. Free hands-on activities for children along with carnival games and jumping castles. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission; parking is $1, proceeds benefit local youth/school groups. (208) 773-8522.

Home/Garden

Nestting Vintage Market - Monthly market selling all types of vintage merchandise. 1909 W. Monroe Road (4.5 miles north of Hastings Road on Highway 395, then west one mile on Monroe Road to the blue fire station). (509) 995-5335.

2008 Koi and Goldfish Show - Aug. 15-17. Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society presents koi and fancy goldfish of all sizes and colors. Seminars on pond set-up and maintenance and water gardening, bonsai, koi and goldfish keeping. Auction on Saturday. Vendors on site for questions relating to koi, goldfish, water gardens and ponds. Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 747-5333.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Saturdays-Sundays, Aug. 16-Sept 1. Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Summer Bird Walk at Turnbull National Refuge - Look for summer birds while walking around Pines Lake. Registration is required. Aug. 16. 8 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road. Suggested donation; $3 entry fee per vehicle. (509) 328-0621.

Artist Demonstrations – Photos and poetry by Sara Mundt. Aug 16. 11 a.m.-3p.m., Coolin Gallery, 379 Bayview Road; Jewelry making by Pat Boyd, clay work by Lupe Payne and glasswork by Erika Mattsson. Aug. 17. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Aug. 30-31. Wendy Zupan Bailey will discuss her collector-quality handmade dolls. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Entree Gallery at Reeder Bay, 1755 Reeder Bay Road, Nordman. (208) 443-2001; Aug. 30-31. Watercolor dog portraits by Joy Rose. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Coolin Gallery, 379 Bayview Road.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Water Wise Landscapes - Series of four classes presented by WSU Spokane Master Gardeners. Sept. 20: “Seven Steps to Water Wise Landscaping,” Sept. 27: “Xeriscaping,” Oct. 4: “Landscaping with Native Plants,” Oct. 11: “Rain Gardens.” Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited. 10 a.m.-noon. Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.

Animals

Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in August. Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a complimentary rose, as well as a sheet of dining specials and at some of downtown’s restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. Kids ride free today from 4-8 p.m. with family activities. Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.

North Idaho Fair Open Horse Show - Gates open at 1 p.m., Friday; 8 a.m., Saturday; and 7:30 a.m., Sunday. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 946-6650.

Bragfest 2008 - Hosted by Pampered Parrots Avian Rescue, a potluck picnic for people and their birds. Bring a people- and bird-friendly dish, own drinks and a camp chair. Saturday. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Franklin Park, southwest corner. Free. (509) 218-3438.

Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital - The Spokane Spay and Neuter Coalition’s hospital will provide services for residents in the 99202 ZIP code area. Call for an appointment. Sunday and Aug. 17. 620 N. Freya St. $35 for female cats, $30 for males. (509) 924-7826.

North Idaho Fair and Rodeo - Aug. 20-24. Competitive exhibits in home arts, vegetables, field crops, flowers, livestock, and 4-H. Food, carnival rides, and entertainment. Arena events include Draft Horse Show and Pull, Motocross, PRCA Rodeo, and Demolition Derby. PRCA Rodeo performances on Friday at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a detailed schedule. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $4/ages 6-12, free/ages five and younger. Parking is $3 per day. (208) 765-4969.

PRCA Rodeo - During Spokane County Interstate Fair, which runs Sept 5-14. Rodeos on Sept. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. Sept. 5 - 7. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.. Advance: $10/adults, $7.50/youth and seniors; at the gate: $13/adults, $10/youth and seniors. Prices include gate admission. (509) 325-SEAT.

Cobra Roofing Polo Classic - “Tents, Hats and Champagne.” Enjoy an artwalk, live music, divot stomp, hat competition, silent auction, gourmet food and more. Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities. Gates open at noon. Sept. 7. Spokane Polo Fields, Highway 2, Airway Heights. $150. (509) 624-0500.

Ferret Show - Presented by the Inland Northwest Ferret Association. Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. Sept. 13. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.