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Arts/Crafts
Pend Oreille County Centennial Quilt Shows - Vintage and contemporary quilts. Sept. 3 and 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Metaline Falls (Wash.) Community Center; Sept. 4, 4-8 p.m. and Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Create Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth, Newport, Wash. Free admission. (509) 671-1540
“Sweet 16” 16th Annual Quilt Show - Presented by Valley Piecemakers Quilt and Craft Club. Sept. 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Heyburn Elementary School, 1405 Main Ave., St. Maries. $1. (208) 245-3177
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Parking Lot Sale and Vendor Fair - Sept. 10, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 15319 E. Eighth Ave., Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 926-6450
Home/Garden
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. Tuesday, Deer Park Fire Station No. 41, 315 E. A. St.; Thursday, Colbert Fire Station No. 49, 302 W. Monroe, Colbert. Preregistration required. (509) 447-2401
Collecting and Preserving Local Herbs Workshop - Two-part workshop presented by Tina D’Auria, Tuesday and Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. at On Sacred Grounds, 12212 Palouse Highway, Valleyford, Wash. $10 per class or $20 for both, includes lecture, tour, handouts, latte/mocha and cookie/muffin. Reservations required. (509) 747-6294.
“Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us?” - Documentary about the disappearance of bees, part of Moscow Food Co-op’s Good Food film series. Before the movie there will be a sampling of foods featuring honey or produce pollinated by honeybees. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St, Moscow, Idaho. $6 ($4/co-op members). (208) 882-8537
Preserve the Harvest Workshops - Learn about canning, drying, freezing, pickling and jamming from an experienced 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
Saturday at the Farm - Presented by P.E.A.C.H. Community nonprofit organic farm. Meet goats and chickens then help plant, weed, and harvest to bring nutritious produce to low-income Spokane families. Volunteers take home free veggies. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 10425 Andrus Road, Cheney. (509) 216-9273
The Friends of Manito Fall Plant Sale - Proceeds support improvements at Manito Park. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park, east of Gaiser Conservatory, 21st Avenue and Grand Boulevard. www.thefriendsofmanito.org
Animals
Summer Evening Stroll in the Park with Your Dog - Hosted by Regal Veterinary Clinic. All leashed, well-behaved dogs and their owners are invited. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., meet at Cannon Hill Park play area. Free. (509) 536-7387, www.regalvetclinic.com
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. Saturday, noon-8 p.m., Wiener Ranch. $5 donation; RSVP to dragoonfr@hotmail.com for directions or leave a message at (509) 796-2140.