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Arts/Crafts
Art on the Green - Annual event featuring artist booths, food, live entertainment and children’s activities. Sponsored by the Citizens Council for the Arts, in conjunction with Downtown Street Fair and Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission. (208) 667-9346
Home/Garden
Native Plant Field Trips - Hosted by the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Several trips offered throughout the summer and fall. www.nechapterwnps.org, (509) 209-1658
Garden Clinics - WSU Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners will offer free diagnosis and advice this summer to those with home garden and landscape issues. Library locations and times include Newport Library, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.; Pend Oreille Valley Library in Cusick, Wash., second and third Tuesday of each month, 6-8 p.m.; and Ione Library, second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. Plant and insect samples for clinics can be dropped off at the Extension Office, 418 S. Scott St., on weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Garden questions and pictures can be emailed to cmack@wsu.edu or phoned in at (509) 447-2401
Garden of the Month Contest - Enter at Northwest Seed and Pet, 2422 E. Sprague Ave., or online at www.tieg.org. Runs through Sept. 15. (509) 535-8434
Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane Yard & Garden Tour - 26th annual event, today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 (free for children under 12), available at each of the six tour locations: 5217 N. Madison St.; 824 W. Queen Ave.; 4029 N. Cedar St.; 3903 N. Whitehouse St.; 3225 W. Seventh Ave.; and 1026 S. Carousel Lane. (509) 624-1098, (509) 324-3527
Master Gardener’s Garden Tour and Dinner - Self-guided tour of southern Pend Oreille County gardens, presented today by the WSU/Pend Oreille Master Gardeners. $10. (509) 447-2401
Town and Country Iris Society Meeting/Potluck Picnic - August meeting with potluck picnic and iris bingo. Today, 4 p.m.; call (509) 671-1540 for location and more information. Free.
Firewise 101 Workshops - Presented by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Washington State University Extension Offices to help people who live near the forest reduce the risks of wildfire. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., WSU Spokane County Extension Office, 222 N. Havana St. Free. Call (509) 990-6218 or email guy.gifford@dnr.wa.gov to register.
Free Gardening Classes - WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension and Little Spokane Water Smart Alliance will present the class “Drought Resistant Grasses, Lawn Alternatives and Installing a Drip Irrigation System” during August from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at various Little Spokane Watershed Fire Stations. Dates and locations include: Tuesday, Diamond Lake Fire Station No. 31, 325272 Highway 2, Newport, Wash.; Aug. 15, Sacheen Lake Fire Station No. 32, 6131 Highway 211, Newport, Wash.; Aug. 16, Mead Fire Station No. 44, 17207 N. Newport Highway; Aug. 18, Riverside Fire Station No. 46, 3818 E. Deer Park-Milan Road; Aug. 23, Deer Park Fire Station No. 41, 315 E. A. St.; Aug. 25, Colbert Fire Station No. 49, 302 W. Monroe, Colbert. Preregistration is required. (509) 447-2401
Pickling - Presented by Master Food Preserver Sheila Domon. Learn simple techniques and enjoy healthy, fat-free snacks. Part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program Backyard Bounty Series. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260
Canning 101 Open House - Talk to local canning experts and ask questions. Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Ste. 200. Free. (509) 368-9378
Preserve the Harvest Workshops - Learn about canning, drying, freezing, pickling and jamming from an experience food preserver. Held every Saturday through mid-October at Backyard Harvest shed, 933 E. Seventh Ave., Moscow, Idaho. $15 (free for SNAP/WIC recipients); tickets must be purchased in advance. (208) 669-0763, outreach@moscowfood.coop
“Seed the Feast” Fall Course - Presented by Wild Sage American Bistro and Kathy Curtiss of Singing Gardens. Course will discuss harvesting, late season crops, crop rotation, structural and cloth season extenders, recipes, canning, freezing, juicing, evaluating and planning for next season. At the conclusion of the course, a feast will be offered featuring the season’s abundance prepared by Chef Charles of Wild Sage. Fridays from 1-2:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 and Sept. 2 and 16. $75; preregistration required. Wild Sage American Bistro, 916 W. Second Ave. (509) 456-7575
Yurt Slide Show - Slide-talk by Becky Kemery covers “all things yurt,” from history and practical concerns to more esoteric elements and design ideas which can be applied well beyond the scope of yurts. Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m., 32 W. Second Ave., Ste.200. Free. (509) 368-9378
Animals
Summer Evening Stroll in the Park with Your Dog - Hosted by Regal Veterinary Clinic every Thursday in August. All leashed, well-behaved dogs and their owners are invited. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Park, 2350 E. 17th Ave. Free. (509) 536-7387, www.regalvetclinic.com
PAWS for the Cause “Pet Adoption Day” - Presented by C.I. Shenanigans Restaurant and Brewery in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest Animal Welfare Project, Spokane Humane Society and SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. The Spokane Humane Society, SpokAnimal, SCRAPs, Kootenai Humane Society, River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary, River Pet Rescue and Basset Rescue will have cats and dogs available for adoption, along with local animal vendors and suppliers, barbecue, raffles and giveaways. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., C.I Shenanigans parking lot, 332 N. Spokane Falls Court. Free. (509) 455-6690
Bark For Life - American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life event for people and their dogs, featuring live entertainment, a silent auction, booths, games, demonstrations, contests and more. Aug. 20. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Life Care Center and Garden Plaza, 2800 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls. (208) 620-0175
Wienerfest Spokane Picnic and Potluck Barbecue - Eighth annual event sponsored by the Dachshund Club of Spokane. Bring your wiener dogs to enjoy activities and support Dachshund Rescue NW. Bring dogs on a leash (wiener dogs only, no in-season females) and chairs as well as a potluck dish for at least six people; plates, utensils, napkins and some drinks will be provided. Aug. 27, noon-8 p.m., Wiener Ranch. $5 donation; RSVP to dragoonfr@hotmail.com for directions or leave a message at (509) 796-2140.
Whiskers and Wine Auction and Wine Tasting - Third annual event benefiting Partners for Pets, with wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, music and a silent auction. Sept. 10, 6:30-9 p.m., Caterina Winery, 905 N. Washington St. $20. sandy@partnersforpets.org
Inland Northwest Paint Horse Club Horse Show - Fall Spectacular Paint-O-Rama Horse Show, with money-added classes, equine-related vendors and Stallion Service auction. American Paint Horse Association approved. Sept. 23-25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Free for spectators. (509) 893-3997