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Sun., May 16, 2010

Arts/Crafts

Two Women Spring Barn Bazaar Art and Antiques Show - Shop more than 40 vendors for quality antiques, furniture, vintage goods, live plants, arts and crafts and treasures of all kinds. Live bluegrass music by Wylie Family Band from noon to 3 p.m., both days. Also food, quilt raffle to benefit Free Rein Therapeutic Riding, face painting for children. Dogs welcome on a leash; disabled parking available and the show is wheelchair accessible. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 17909 S. Stentz Road, off Highway 195, Spangle. Free admission. (509) 245-3444, www.twowomen countrychic.com

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

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. June 11-13, KOA campground, 3025 N. Barker Road, Spokane Valley. Free instruction; cost for project. (509) 924-1186, (509) 244-3467

Home/Garden

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

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

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

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Coeur d’Alene - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Wednesday and May 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

Browne’s Addition Walking Tour - Enjoy a walk through historic Browne’s Addition, learning about the mansions and their original owners. Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation, for age 18 and older. Preregistration required. Friday, 6-8 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park, Hemlock and Second. $12; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Presentation - “Habitat Restoration and Wildlife Corridor Conservation: Exploring the Work of The Nature Conservancy of North Idaho,” featuring Justin Petty. Saturday, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 946-9127

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

Spring Clean Swap Meet - Presented by Spokane Community College’s Student Activities Council. May 23, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., SCC, 1810 N. Greene St. (509) 533-8233

“Grasshoppers and Other Pests” - Presented by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and the University of Idaho Extension in Bonner County. Program will discuss potential problems with grasshoppers and drosophila fruit fly on North Idaho croplands and offer two ISDA pesticide recertification credits. May 27, 6-8 p.m., University of Idaho Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. Free; preregistration strongly suggested. (208) 263-8511

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

Spokane in Bloom Garden Tour - Locations include: “Home on the Range Garden,” 1818 E. 16th Ave.; “Don’t Fence Me In Garden,” 2221 E. 17th Ave.; “The Big Sky Garden,” 2526 E. 17th Ave.; “The Wild Bunch Garden,” 5506 S. Magnolia St.; “Back in the Saddle Garden,” 4705 S. Madelia St.; “Happy Trails Garden,” 3 W. 27th Ave.; “Beyond the Gate Garden Tour, Boutiques and Blooms,” 3225 W. Seventh Ave. June 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. (509) 535-8434

Animals

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. Saturday, 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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