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Sun., May 2, 2010

Arts/Crafts

Craft and Car Collectors Show - Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., East Valley High School, 15711 E. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 413-2044

Cheney Mayfest - Arts and crafts booths, food vendors, games, car show, street activities, opening of the Cheney Farmers’ Market, along with Eastern Washington University’s multicultural festival. May 22. (509) 498-9250

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. June 4-6, Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free admission. (509) 456-3931

Home/Garden

Farm Camp - For ages 7-12. Learn about farms, soil and sustainable living. Saturdays through May 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PEACH, 2015 N. Division St. $35 per session; preregistration required. (509) 981-8560

The Home and Garden Show of Coeur d’Alene - See what’s new in home, gardening and home decor, meet local experts and learn more about their products and services. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Art and Home Center of Coeur d’Alene, 1619 W. Lee Court, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 771-0515

Canning Workshop - Class will focus on the pressure canning technique. Monday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $27; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Community Gardening - Pat Munts, WSU Master Gardener, will speak about local community gardens and gardening at home, including tips on what to plant in a first garden. A question-and-answer session will follow. Tuesday, 10:30-11:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-8048

Seed Swap - Part of 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

Organic Fruit Growing - Class will discuss how to plan, plant and maintain fruit-bearing plants including fruit trees, berry bushes and strawberries. Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $18; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Basic Vegetable Gardening Class - Offered by WSU Master Gardeners. Wednesday, 6:45 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1832 W. Dean Ave. Free. (509) 477-2173

The YMCA Green Way Program Plant Sale - Annuals, perennials, vegetables and houseplants. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Green Way Program. Friday-May 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 777-9622, ext. 206

Plant Sale - Bonner County Historical Society’s annual sale to benefit the Bonner County Museum. Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Lakeview Park, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 263-2344

Wildflower Photography Workshop - Hosted by the WREN Foundation, presented by Gerry Queener. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Post Falls. $25; call to register. (208) 666-9898

Garden Expo 2010 - More than 250 garden-related exhibitors, with nursery plants for sale, garden artists and crafters, services and organizations. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission and parking. (509) 535-8434

21st Annual Mother’s Day Historic House Tour - Explore several exemplary Craftsman home interiors during this self-guided South Hill tour, in conjunction with the current Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture exhibition, “The Arts & Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest.” Tickets and maps available by May 1 at the museum, 2316 W. First Ave., and during the tour at some of the homes. May 9, noon-5 p.m. $15. (509) 363-5315

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Sandpoint - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. May 11 and 13 or June 14 and 15, 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

Lawn and Garden Care - For ages 18 and older.Topics include watering, mowing, aeration and more. May 12, 6:30-8 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $15; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Solar Power Class - Learn the basics and how to get started. May 15, 9 a.m.-noon, Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague Ave. $35, includes materials. (509) 924-8803

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Coeur d’Alene - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. May 19 and 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m., or June 19, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 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) 265-2227, (208) 255-1443

Wild Flower Walk - Around Turnbull Wildlife Refuge with Ken Swedberg, retired EWU field biologist. Wear hiking shoes and long pants. May 22, 9 a.m.-noon, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. (509) 235-4723

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

Animals

Super Pet Adoption Festival - Presented by Spokane Humane Society, SCRAPS, SpokAnimal and Pet Savers. Dogs, cats and a few other animals will be available for adoption, along with animal-related booths and food vendors. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Aslin Finch Parking Lot, 5605 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 995-4542

12th Annual Basset Blast - “Red, White and Basset,” hosted by Washington Basset Rescue and S.C.R.A.P.S. With raffles, doggie favor bags, awards and more. Events include Best Waddle, Best Howl, Best Costume, Best Bassett Photo and more. No puppies less than four months old allowed; dogs must be leashed and please scoop their poop. All proceeds benefit the Basset Rescue program. May 22, noon-3 p.m., Sullivan Park, north of Spokane Valley Mall, Spokane Valley. $10/pre-register, $15 at the door. (509) 466-1538

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