Amateur art show, sale back for second year

The second annual On Sacred Grounds Amateur Art Show and Sale will be Jan. 17 to 31.

The art show is for amateur artists only. Items that may be submitted include: photography, watercolor, pen and ink, colored pencil, pastels, oils, acrylic, multimedia, computer generated, sculpture, fiber art, glass and jewelry.

Prizes include $50 for adult first place, $25 for high school/college first place, $20 for youth 14-and-under first place, and $15 for people’s choice.

Up to three items may be submitted and must be matted and framed. Artists must register for the contest by Jan. 1 and may submit their work on Jan. 15.

On Sacred Grounds is at 12212 E. Palouse Highway in Valleyford.

For more information, call 747-6294 or visit www.onsacredgrounds.com.

Spokane Valley

Holiday decorations, food not pet friendly

Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service wants to help pet owners keep their pets safe this holiday season.

Holiday goodies, especially chocolate, can make animals sick and cause diarrhea and vomiting. Holiday plants like poinsettias, holly and mistletoe can cause stomach problems if they are ingested.

Ornaments and other decorations can be dangerous as well. Experts warn that cats love tinsel and ribbons, but they can choke on them easily. Water from a live tree stand can make your pets sick, especially when it is mixed with tree sap.

If you have questions about what your pet can have during the holiday season, contact your veterinarian or SCRAPS at 477-2532 or in the Spokane Valley at 2521 N. Flora Road.