The ‘Sisters Sale,’ gardening galore, and more

Remember those old TV commercials from the ‘80s for the brokerage firm E.F. Hutton? They usually invovled someone having a casual conversation in a loud environment, but when the person uttered the words “E.F. Hutton,” the room hushed and everyone leaned in to hear what the person had to say. Then a voice over would chime in: “When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen.”

Well, the Farm Chicks aren’t doling out investement advice (I don’t think?), but when they suggest checking out a certain yard sale that’s held every year in Spokane, my ears perk up. On their blog, they mention the ” Sisters Sale ” happening Friday (12-4) and Saturday (9-4) on 14 Avenue between South Monroe Street and Grand Boulevard. This is how the Farm Chicks describe it:

“… the cool sale you always dream of finding out of the blue, in some cute old neighborhood, filled with the greatest assortment of vintage goods at great prices.”

‘Nuff said. I’m there.

What else is happening this weekend? Lots of gardening events, that’s for sure.

-Plant a hanging basket for Mom at River Park Square. The mall is providing the baskets, cards and fresh flowers from Boehms . You bring the kid and $15 (if you’ve been scouring the newspaper ads for good deals on hanging baskets lately, you know that’s a good price). A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mobius Kids . Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

-The annual Garden Expo at Spokane Community College happens Saturday only from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event, put on by the Inland Empire Gardeners, is always fun and a great place to get your veggie starts and other garden gear for the summer. It can get crowded, though, so arrive early and breath deeply when someone in front of you gets The Tomato Lady’s last san marzanos.

-And, for once those fruits and veggies finally grow, the Spokane Parks and Recreation department is holding a canning workshop Monday at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. (509) 625-6200 for more information.

-Finally, the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture’s annual Mother’s Day Historic Neighborhood Tour will be held Saturday and Sunday (noon to 4 p.m.) in the Pettet, Nettleton and Sherwood Additions in West Central Spokane. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased ahead of time at the MAC or during the event at 1707 N. West Point Drive or 1301 N. Sherwood Street (two homes on the tour).

Check out Spokane 7’s calendar listings for more local events.

UPDATE: How could I forget this weekend’s Spring Barrel Tasting? You can read an article about it here by Mike Prager or visit the Spokane Wine Assocation’s Web site here .