The Mad Hatter and more

Lots happening this weekend in the world of living simply and repurposing old stuff. Let’s jump right in:

-The Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market , a new antique and craft show in Spokane, happens Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Five Mile Prairie Grange, 3024 W. Strong Road. An article I wrote about the Mad Hatter for the Spokesman’s Today section ran on Sunday. That means I got a sneak peek at the goods—and they’re good! Show organizers Celia and Gladys Hanning, of Junebug Furniture & Design, are also working hard to set a whimsical scene at the grange. Admission: $4.

-Also happening this weekend is the Custer’s Fall Antique & Collectors Sale , at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. That event runs Friday (4 to 9 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Admission: $6.

- Mixing for Mobius , a fundraiser Friday night at Northern Quest Casino for Spokane’s children’s museum. Tickets are $50.

- Community Health Education and Resources is holding a community baby shower Saturday for parents in need. They’re accepting donations of new and gently-used baby items, including clothes, blankets, toys and baby gear, which will be given to families for free starting at 10 a.m. at the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt St. Call (509) 242-4255 for more information.

-The Apple Festival continues on Green Bluff this weekend, with fun activities at various orchards. FYI: the only organic orchard on the bluff—or in all of Spokane County, for that matter—is Cole’s Orchard, which I wrote about last spring.
Speaking of apples, have you ever added sliced apples to a turkey sandwich? Yum, yum. Add some sage pesto and a bit of mayonaise and you’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven.

-And, as a general note, the farmers’ markets are starting to wind down so be sure to drop by your favorite one before they close shop for the winter.