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Past Blessings Junk Warehouse Public Flea Market - Ranging from fresh eggs to garage sale items and antiques. June 27-28. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 41st Avenue and Dishman Mica (across from Barney’s Harvest Foods), Spokane Valley. (509) 499-5099.
Barn Bazaar: Folk Art and Antique Show - The Red Wing Fiddlers will play noon-2 p.m. Sample food and shop for art, vintage and antique items. June 28-29. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 17909 S. Stentz Road, south of Spokane, off Highway 195, Spangle. Free admission. (509) 245-3444.
Fairfield Town Yard Sales - Entire town is having sales. June 28. 8 a.m., 30 minutes south of the Spokane Valley on Highway 27, Fairfield, Wash.
NIC Foundation’s Really Big Raffle - Drawing held to win a 2,335 square foot Craftsman-style home worth $300,000 on Marceille Drive in Coeur d’Alene. Purchase tickets in advance. July 9. Coeur d’Alene. $100. (208) 769-3271.
Garden
Newport Iris Gardens - Open Fridays-Sundays through June. Call or e-mail iris@sprucecorner.com for bloom status. Miniature, dwarf, border, intermediate, tall bearded, Siberians, spurias, species and more. Orders can be taken for late July delivery. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 200 N. Quail, Newport. (509) 447-2552 or (509) 671.1540.
Downtown Street Tree Workshop - Representatives from several local agencies will present information on care and maintenance of downtown Spokane’s street trees and the grant program, which will reimburse property owners who install street trees in their right-of-way. RSVP by emailing arowles@downtownspokane.net. Monday. 9-11 a.m., Kress Gallery, Third Floor of Riverpark Square, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 456-0580 ext. 109.
Gardening with Ornamentals - Presented by Washington State University Master Gardeners. Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Topic will be “New Kids in the Pot.” County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class, $35/series. (509) 477-2183.
Art in the Garden Tour - Sponsored by Chewelah Arts Guild. Featuring area gardens and performing artists. Proceeds will go toward Rainbow Fund scholarships and community art events. Tickets can be purchased at Akers Pharmacy, 406 N. Park St., and Valley Drug Co., 102 E. Main Ave. June 28. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Chewelah, Wash. $8. (509) 935-6304 or (509) 684-7858.
Garden Tour - Annual event hosted by the Bonner County Master Gardeners. Tickets will be available at the Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer and at each garden the day of the tour. June 29. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bonner County, Idaho. $10 per person. (208) 255-2793.
Cherry Festival at Green Bluff - July 12-13 and July 19-20. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.
Iris Sale at Manito Park - First annual event. Featuring rhizomes from the Manito Iris Garden. Presented by the Inland Empire Iris Society. July 12. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Manito Park Meeting Room, next to the Conservatory, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free admission. (509) 624-2588 or (509) 535-8025.
Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival - See lavender at peak bloom in a Tuscan garden setting, shop 60 plus booths featuring artisans and local growers. Enjoy demonstrations, culinary delights, live music and wine tasting. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12-13. The Park at First and Calispel, Newport. $5/general, age 12 and younger admitted free. (509) 447-6451.
Iris Sale - Annual sale presented by the Inland Empire Iris Society. July 19. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Northwest Seed and Pet - North, 7302 N. Division St. (509) 624-2588 or (509) 535-8025.
Animals
Horsin’ Around Horse and Mule Expo - Equine competition, entertainment and education. Northwest Mounted Shooters group will have demonstrations of mounted shooting, and featured clinician is Tara Cunningham, a former student of Clint Anderson. Friday, 7-9 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint. (208) 290-2701.
4-H Rabbit Clinic - Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. Saturday. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.
Parade of Paws – Fifth annual Spokane Human Society event with a 2 or 4-mile walk to benefit the animals. Early registration is today; day of event from 8-10 a.m. Saturday. 10 a.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. (509) 467-5235, ext. 11.
4-H Equine Retreat - Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. Runs through June 27. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.
4-H Horse Pre-Show - Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. July 10. 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 and at some downtown restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. July 11. 4-10 p.m., Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.
4-H County Dog Show - Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. July 25-26. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.