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Arts/Crafts
ArtFest 2010 - 25th annual art fair sponsored by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, with more than 100 fine artists and craftspeople, Make-It-Art children’s hands-on art area, music and food. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free admission. (509) 456-3931
Spokane Carvers Association Ninth Annual Rendezvous - Carving instruction including chip carving, relief carving, in-the-round, wood burning and kolrosing. Breakfast and lunch are available for all participants; a potluck dinner will be held on Friday and a barbecue on Saturday. All events are open to everyone, camping not required. Carving wood, tools and sharpening will be available. Friday-June 13, KOA campground, 3025 N. Barker Road, Spokane Valley. Free instruction; cost for project. (509) 924-1186, (509) 244-3467
Home/Garden
Farm Chicks Antiques Show - Vintage objects, handmade goods, nearly 150 vendors. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7. thefarmchicks.com
Art of Canning - For ages 14 and older. Class will focus on the pressure canning technique. Monday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $27; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200
Seed Swap - Held during the Tuesday Grower’s Market in May and June. Swap extra garden seeds with others. Extra seeds and pots can be donated to the swap and seedlings will be available for purchase. Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Moscow Food Co-op Parking Lot, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Idaho. (208) 882-8537
Growing Roses (Argonne) - Master Gardener Milo Ball will discuss how to choose sites, plant and care for roses all year long. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260
Green Cleaning - For ages 16 and older. Learn nontoxic cleaning methods and green living practices. Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fresh Abundance, 2510 N. Division St. $14; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200
Guided Tours of Manito Park Gardens - Presented by WSU Master Gardeners. Thursday and Aug. 26, Joel E. Ferris Perennial Garden, 6 p.m.; June 19, Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden, 2 p.m.; July 17, Rose Hill Garden, 2 p.m.; Aug. 14, tours of all gardens during Manito Park Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at the south entrance to the Gaiser Conservatory, Manito Park. Free. (509) 477-2183
The Friends of Manito Annual Spring Plant Sale - Perennials, tropicals, shrubs, evergreens and grasses. Proceeds support improvements at Manito Park. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park, 21st Avenue and Grand Boulevard, east of Gaiser Conservatory. Free. (509) 456-8038
Spring Tour of North Idaho Bed and Breakfast Association - 10th annual event. Ten local B&B’s will open their doors. June 13, noon-5 p.m., 105 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free; bring donations of canned food items. (208) 457-9519
Renewable Energy Generation for the Home (Moran Prairie) - Chris Drake of Avista will discuss the possibility of generating your own electricity. June 14, 6 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340
Growing Roses (North) - Master gardener Milo Ball will discuss how to choose sites, plant and care for roses all year long. June 14, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350
Edible Landscaping Workshop - Sponsored by Healthy Food Access Group. Rosalind Creasy, author of “Edible Landscaping,” will discuss how to bring edible landscaping to any yard in any climate. June 18, 7-9 p.m., Trent Elementary School Auditorium, 3303 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $10/advance, $12/door. (509) 324-1530
Animals
Inland Empire American Quarter Horse Association Show - Test horses’ abilities in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. Today, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (806) 376-4811, www.AQHA.com
Appaloosa Fest 2010 - History displays, stick horse games, art activities, Appaloosa rides. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Appaloosa Museum, 2720 W. Pullman Road, Pullman. Free. (208) 882-5578, ext. 279