Calendar
Arts/Crafts
Timber Days - Kicks off today with the Asphalt Angels Hot Neon Nights Car Cruise. Saturday events start at 7 a.m. and will feature a Huckleberry Breakfast at the City Park, 5- or 1-mile fun runs, logging competitions, arts and crafts, food and informational booths, a car show, a softball tournament, a parade and a family dance. Downtown Priest River, Idaho. (208) 448-2721.
Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Please bring your own project or needles and yarn. For age 10 and older. Tuesday. 3:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.
A Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes - Aug. 1-3. A festival of food, arts and crafts, music, and fine art. Coeur d’Alene City Park, Lake Coeur d’Alene. (208) 660-2789.
Art on the Green - Aug. 1-3. Arts and crafts outdoor festival sponsored by the Citizens Council for the Arts. Includes booths to purchase handcrafted artwork or create your own. North Idaho College grounds, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-9346.
Downtown Street Fair - Aug. 1-3. This three-day event will feature arts and crafts from the region, along with food and entertainment. Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-5986.
Sewing 101 - Pick a project and learn to sew. Meet Wednesdays in August. Visit thetopstitch.com. Aug. 6. 3:30-4:30 p.m., The Top Stitch, 1717 W. Garland Ave., Suite B. $32, plus supplies. (509) 328-7397.
36th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair - Sandpoint - Aug. 9-10. More than 100 artist booths, a children’s art area, demonstrations by artists and food booths. Held at Sandpoint City Beach. Presented by Pend Oreille Arts Council. 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. Aug. 9. Spokane Farmers’ Market, 20 W. Second Ave. Free. (509) 995-0182.
Silkscreen Workshop - Silkscreen your own farmers’ market T-shirt. Bring your own T-shirt or buy one at the market. Paint will be provided. Aug. 13. Spokane Farmers’ Market, 20 W. Second Ave. (509) 995-0182.
National Lentil Festival - 20th annual event. Aug. 22-23. 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, microbrewery tasting tent, live music, and sporting events. Downtown Pullman. Free admission. (509) 334-3565 or (800) 365-6948.
Keystone International Arts Festival - Featuring local artists, entertainers, food booths, arts and crafts vendors, ethnic vendors, and community groups. INWBA Sanctioned Boxing Showcase sponsored by ESBA and the Spokane Boxing Club. Aug. 23. Festival is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Hot August Nights Boxing is from 4-9 p.m., Sprague Avenue and Pittsburg Street. (509) 251-0156.
Home/Garden
Lavender U-Pick - Daily through Sunday. Visit www.leisurelavender.com for directions. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Leisure Lavender Farm, 3529 N. Lynden Road, Otis Orchards. (509) 993-5036 or (509) 226-3071.
Town and Country Iris Society Rhizome Sale - Rhizomes of tall bearded iris, many are 2003 and newer; lots of varieties and colors; some Siberians, miniatures, dwarf, intermediates. Free planting information and advice from club members. Saturday. 9 a.m., Plant Land, 15614 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $2 each or more. (509) 671-1540.
23rd Annual Yard and Garden Tour - Presented by the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane. Stroll through seven showplaces of the “Garden Belles of the Cathedral and Points East” tour. Tickets available at Liberty Park Florist and Greenhouse, Mel’s Nursery and Gifts, Northwest Seed and Pet, Plantland Nursery and Stanek’s Nursery or at any garden on the day of the tour. Garden locations include: Nancy and Robert Stoll, 617 E. 13th Ave.; Sally and Richard Kleaveland, 1321 E. Overbluff; Cynthia and Dan Eaton, 916 E. Overbluff; Eleanor and Matt Anderson, 1212 E. Rockwood Pines; Anne and Don Trail, 1106 E. 20th Ave.; Charlotte and Donald Lamp, 1415 E. Rockwood. Aug. 3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. (509) 327-0452.
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 - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Aug. 16-17, 23-24, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. (509) 238-6438.
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.
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.
Animals
4-H County Dog Show - Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.
Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in July and August. Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a complimentary rose, as well as a sheet of dining specials at various downtown restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. 4-10 p.m., Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.
Woofstock - Woofstock is a musical event sponsored by Spokane 7. This event is a collaborative adoption event hosted by the four local animal shelters with a goal of 50 animal adoptions. Live music from local bands, food vendors, mobile doggy wash sponsored by The Yuppy Puppy, kids activities sponsored by Northeast Community Center and more. Saturday, noon-6 p.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. Free. (509) 995-4542.
North Idaho Fair Open Horse Show - Aug. 8-10. 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.
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 5 and younger. Parking is $3 per day. (208) 765-4969.