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Homesteader Hens 4th Annual Barn Sale - Antiques, shabby chic, primitives, quilts, linens, furniture and outdoor plants. May 30-31. 10 a.m., 5634 E. French Gulch Road, take the 15th Street exit off the freeway and follow the signs, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 664-8984.

Farm Chicks Antique Show - Antiques and handmade goods. Meet the editors of Country Living Magazine and EllynAnne Geisel, author of “Apron Memories and Apronisms.” June 7 - 8. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St, Ag Buildings. $6, good all weekend.

North Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association Spring Tour - Tour beautiful and unique homes and gardens in the Coeur d’Alene area; see a tour map at local B&B’s or visit online at www.nibba.com. June 8. Noon-5 p.m., Idaho Panhandle area. Free. (208) 664-9650.

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

Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane Meeting - Installation of officers, awards, flowers and music presentation by Claudia Biggs. Potluck luncheon follows. Today. 10 a.m., Manito Park meeting room, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free. (509) 838-9186.

Art in the Garden - Plant and art sale presented by Gardeners of Spokane. Saturday. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., O’Rourke Gardens, 3123 W. Ninth Ave. (509) 456-2141.

Gardeners of Spokane Plant Sale - Saturdays, through May 24. Saturday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hutton Settlement Greenhouse, 10225 E. Upriver Drive, east of Argonne Road and Upriver Drive. (509) 924-7196.

“The Greening of Cuba and Local Living Economies” - Greening Our Neighborhood film series. June 3. 7-9 p.m., Farm-Eco House, 2605 W. Boone Ave. $1 donation.

“Gardening with Ornamentals” - Presented by Washington State University Master Gardeners. Held Thursdays, June 5-26, 6-8 p.m. Topics are June 5, Abra-ca-Dahlia; June 12, Romancing the Rose; June 19, Flower Gardening for Dummies; and June 26, New Kids in the Pot. County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana Street. $10/class, $35/series. (509) 477-2183.

Friends of Manito Spring Plant Sale- Semi-annual sale of perennial plants. Become a member and shop early at 8 a.m. Visit tfm@thefriendsofmanito.org for a complete plant list. June 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park, east of the Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 456-8038.

AAUW/Colville Branch Garden Tour - 5th annual event to see hidden gardens off a country road, behind a picket fence or in other secret places. Purchase of the tour booklet provides scholarships for Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens County graduating seniors, as well as for women returning to college from the work force. Booklets available in Colville at Hedrick’s Nursery, Wynne Street Nursery and the Colville Chamber of Commerce, (509) 684-5973; in Kettle Falls at Meyers Falls Market; in Chewelah at Valley Drug. June 14. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Colville. $10/tour booklet. (509) 935-8857.

2008 Koi and Goldfish Show - Aug. 16-17. Inland Empire Water Garden & 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.

Pets

Inland Empire All-Arabian Horse Show - The Inland Empire Arabian Horse Club will feature the Arabian horse at the Memorial Day Classic and the annual All-Arabian Horse Show. The show benefits the Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane. Runs through Sunday. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. (509) 999-8159.

Spokane Kennel Club - Memorial Day Classic All Breed Dog Show, Obedience and Rally will bring up to 1,200 purebred dogs to the area. The Spokane Kennel Club is sanctioned by the American Kennel Club. Saturday-Sunday. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Spokane Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana Road. Free admission. (509) 328-7652.

Pet Fest - Animal clubs, demonstrations, artists, pet rescue organizations, trainers, veterinarians, feed dealers, and other pet-related vendors. May 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and June 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 31-June 1. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $20/family, $7/general, age 6 and younger admitted free. (509) 218-6519.

5th Annual Wiener Dog Races - Annual event to benefit Dachshund rescue, coinciding with Pet Fest, May 31-June 1. Participants need not be club members to participate. Meet in the third building to the left of the demo ring to pre-register dogs all day May 31 at the rescue promotions booth. These races are for purebreds only. Dogs must be on leashes at all times unless running and owners are urged to pick up after their animals. Visit Dachshund Rescue NW & Dachshund Club of Spokane at www.spokanewienerdogs.org/. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St, Ag Buildings, Spokane Valley. $5 per dog racing. (509) 796-2140.

Bird Walk at Turnbull - Join Marian Frobe for a walk around the Pine Lakes area to see the ducks in their spring colors and to look and listen for returning songbirds. Beginners to experts are all welcome. Bring binoculars, camera, water, and a lunch if you want to extend the day on your own. The walk concludes between 11 a.m. and noon, but there is more to explore on your own on the Auto Tour route or other walking trails. Registration requested. May 31. 8 a.m., Turnbull Refuge Headquarters, Cheney. $3. (509) 328-0621.

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 of downtown’s 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.

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