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Arts/Crafts
Millwood Art Fest - Works by 10 to 15 artists exhibiting jewelry, watercolor, oil paintings, fused and stained glass, photography and other crafts. Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 9009 E. Euclid Ave., behind Millwood Gallery. Free admission. (509) 927-2222
Home/Garden
Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane Garden Tour - 25th annual event featuring five gardens, at 3523 S. Lloyd St.; 3127 E. 14th Ave.; 433 W. 20th Ave.; 1221 W. 21st Ave.; and 1120 E. 38th Ave. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at each garden (free children 12 and younger).
Town and Country Gardens Tour - View various types of gardens in the Newport, Wash., area, sponsored by WSU Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners. Today, 12:30-4:30 p.m., WSU Extension Office, 418 S. Scott St., Newport, Wash. $10. (509) 447-2401
Mornings in the YMCA Greenhouse Classes for Kids - This week’s session is “Houseplant Hunters,” participants will learn the history of houseplants, make a plant press, go on a jungle expedition to find new tropical plants, learn about scientific and common names, and make new plants through propagation. For ages 6 and older. Monday-Friday. 9:30-10:30 a.m., 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $25/week, $5/day; register by phone or at member services desk. (509) 777-9622
Bunchgrass Meadows Plant Field Trip - Join the Washington Native Plant Society and Conservation Northwest for an exploration of Bunchgrass Meadows Research Natural Area, a high-elevation sphagnum bog near Metaline, Wash., that is home to more than 130 plant species, dragonflies and butterflies and the rare northern bog lemming. Carpooling available. Saturday, 7:45 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. (509) 747-1663
Afternoons in the Greenhouse - Presented by YMCA of the Inland Northwest/The Green Way Program. Children in first grade and older will learn about growing plants, make crafts and explore along a nature trail. Dates and topics include: Aug. 9-13, Houseplant Hunters; Aug. 23-27, Garden Gifts. Each session runs daily from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/session; preregistration required. (509) 777-9622, ext. 206
Guided Tours of Manito Park Gardens - Presented by WSU Master Gardeners. Aug. 14, tours of all gardens during Manito Park Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 26, Joel E. Ferris Perennial Garden, 6 p.m. Meet at the south entrance to the Gaiser Conservatory, Manito Park. Free. (509) 477-2183
Food Preservation Workshops - Canning, freezing or preparing foods for drying. Classes include: Aug. 14, Pickles and Sweet Corn; Aug. 28, Chutneys, Relishes and Pesto. Classes begin at noon at Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. $15/class. outreach@moscowfood.coop, (208) 669-0763
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Coeur d’Alene - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Aug. 17 and 24, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors Conference Room, 409 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 667-0664
“While We’re Waiting” - Workshops for Women Over 40 - Offered by the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension office. Aug. 28-29, Finishing a Straw Bale Structure, $100/weekend, includes lunch, snacks and beverages. Preregistration required. (509) 447-2401
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Sandpoint - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Sept. 14 and 16, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave., Sandpoint. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 265-2227, (208) 255-1443
Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter - Quarterly meeting with speaker Judy Niemeyer. Sept. 23, 1 or 7 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Commons Room, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7. (509) 435-3889
Animals
Apalousey All-Breed Trail Ride - Thirteenth annual event hosted by the Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center, featuring trail rides, live music, wagon rides, Dutch oven dinner, cook-off, breakfast and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the museum and heritage center in Moscow, Idaho. Friday-Aug. 8, Pony Club Grounds, George Hatley’s Ranch, Deary, Idaho. (208) 882-5578, ext. 279
Wienerfest Spokane Picnic and Potluck Barbecue - Sponsored by the Dachshund Club of Spokane. Bring your wiener dogs to enjoy activities and support Dachshund Rescue NW. Plates, utensils, napkins and some drinks will be provided; bring dogs on a leash and chairs as well as a potluck dish. Saturday, noon-5 p.m., $5 donation; RSVP to dragoonfr@hotmail.com for directions or leave a message at (509) 796-2140
Bark For Life - American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life event for people and their dogs. Aug. 26. 5-9 p.m., Life Care Center and Garden Plaza, 2800 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls. $25 for owner and dog, $15 without dog, free for spectators. (208) 620-0175