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Sun., May 30, 2010

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. Friday, noon-8 p.m; Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and June 6, 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. June 11-13, KOA campground, 3025 N. Barker Road, Spokane Valley. Free instruction; cost for project. (509) 924-1186, (509) 244-3467

Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter - Quarterly meeting with speaker Roxanne Carter, a traditional quilt maker with more than 20 years of experience as an instructor. July 22, 1 or 7 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Commons Room, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7/door. (509) 435-3889

Artists Loose on the Palouse Arts and Crafts Fair - Fourth annual event. July 23, 2-8 p.m.; July 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and July 25, noon-6 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294

Home/Garden

Annual Rummage and Plant Sale - Proceeds will benefit the Blanchard Community Center. Today and Monday, 9 a.m., 26299 Highway 41, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 437-1037, (208) 437-4480

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

Cob Oven: A Sustainable Design and Building Project - Second-year architecture students will present their designs for a community cob oven and discuss the building process. The oven will be built onsite and donated to One World Spokane Community Cafe. Thursday, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St., LRC, Bldg. 16, Second Floor. Free. (509) 533-8048.

Farm Food Extravaganza - Sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, for ages 7-12. Learn about planting seeds and how sprouts grow, farm life and enjoy hands-on activities in the garden. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., PEACH Community Farm, 10425 S. Andrus, Cheney. $5; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Iris Show - Judged by certified American Iris Society judges featuring specimens and artistic arrangements. Saturday, entries 7:30-9:30 a.m., show 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Center Court, Spokane Valley Mall. Free. (509) 671-1539

Art of Canning - For ages 14 and older. Class will focus on the pressure canning technique. June 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $27; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Green Cleaning - For ages 16 and older. Learn nontoxic cleaning methods and green living practices. June 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fresh Abundance, 2510 N. Division St. $14; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

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

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Sandpoint - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. June 14-15, 5:30-9:30 p.m., or July 24, 8 a.m.-5 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

Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Coeur d’Alene - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. June 19, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., or July 22 and 29, 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) 265-2227, (208) 255-1443

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

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Presentation - Guest speaker Jennifer Ekstrom discusses “Milfoil Management in Lake Pend Oreille – A Wide Angle Perspective.” June 26, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 946-9127

Animals

Inland Empire American Quarter Horse Association Novice Show - For beginning horse enthusiasts. Thursday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. (806) 376-4811, www.AQHA.com

Inland Empire American Quarter Horse Association Show - Test horses’ abilities in jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. Friday-June 6, 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. June 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Appaloosa Museum, 2720 W. Pullman Road, Pullman. Free. (208) 882-5578, ext. 279.

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