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Arts/Crafts

“Rustic Elegance” Outdoor Show and Sale - Sale of vintage, country, antique, hand-crafted, and/or recycled objects plus food vendors. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Today. 5312 E. Deer Park-Milan Road, Chattaroy, Wash. Free.

2011 smART Festival - Regional and local performers provide free concerts throughout the weekend. Silent auction, clothesline art sales and more than 50 arts and craft vendors are featured. A hands-on, adult assisted creative experience for children 4-12 takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There is a minimal fee and materials will be provided. There are docks in case you would like to arrive by boat and plenty of vehicle parking. Today. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Joe River at Cherry Bend Boat Park, off Highway 3, St. Maries, Idaho. Free. (208) 245-3417.

Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Tuesday, bring a canning jar and learn how to sprout; July 26, meet at Friendship Square to play. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op Cafe, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Children’s Creativity Workshops - For ages 7-14. Workshops will be offered in various mediums with two topics per afternoon, Thursdays through Aug. 18. Registration must be received by the end of the day Sunday before Thursday’s class. For more information or to register, visit www.ArtisanBarn.org or call (509) 229-3414. Artisans at Dahmen Barn, Highway 195, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $10/per workshop, $9/additional child.

Artists Loose on the Palouse - Fifth annual arts and crafts fair. Friday, 3-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and July 24, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., with parade at noon, followed by classic car and tractor show on front lawn of Valleyford Community Church. 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

Home/Garden

Garden of the Month Contest - Enter the Spokane Garden of the Month Contest at Northwest Seed and Pet on Sprague Ave. or online at www.tieg.org. For more information, call (509) 535-8434. Runs through Sept. 15.

Garden Clinics - WSU Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners will offer free diagnosis and advice to those with home garden and landscape issues. Library locations and times include: Newport Library, every Thursday this summer from 6-8 p.m.; Pend Oreille Valley Library in Cusick, Wash., second and third Tuesdays of each month from 6-8 p.m.; and Ione Library, second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 1-3 p.m. Plant and insect samples for clinics can be dropped off at the Extension Office, 418 S. Scott, 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.

Inland Empire Bonsai Show and Sale - Miniature trees will be on display. There will also be bonsai tools, bonsai pots and other items for sale. Today. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito Park, just east of the Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 892-4076.

Simple Water Saving Strategies - Juliet Sinisterra, owner of Sun People Dry Goods, will discuss basic water saving techniques. Pre-registration is required. Register in the store or at www.sunpeopledrygoods.com. Thursday. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods Co., 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. Free. (509) 368-9378.

Japanese Floral Exhibit and Demonstrations - Saturday, noon-6 p.m. and July 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Presented by Ikebana International Spokane Chapter No. 230. Donations will be collected for The Mirror Pond Restoration Fund. Demonstrations: Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. by Ellen Krehbiel of Sensho Ikenobo School and at 3 p.m. by Lee McLeron of Saga School; Sunday, 1 p.m. by Ellen Krehbiel and at 3 p.m. by Lee McLeron. Manito Park Meeting Room. (509) 747-4926 or (509) 467-9246.

Smart Watering Workshop - Sponsored by The Little Spokane Water Smart Alliance. Learn about sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. Please bring a lawn chair. Saturday. 9 a.m.-noon, Holmberg Park, intersection of Wall and Holland. Free. (509) 477-3604.

Town and Country Iris Society Rhizome Sale - Iris rhizomes of all types including siberians. Saturday. 10 a.m., Spokane Valley Mall Center Court, Spokane Valley. (509) 671-1540.

Animals

All Breed Dog Show - The Inland Empire Kennel Association is holding this annual AKC-sanctioned show. Today. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission, $5/parking fee. (509) 456-3784.

Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society Field Trip - Summer birding around Fernan Lake. Thursday. 9-11 a.m., Meet at west end dock at Fernan Lake, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-2603.

Ride The West - The Ranch Event - Ninth annual event features clinics and demonstrations on equine education from Van Hargis, Ann Kirk, Steve Rother, Francesca and Her Trick Pony, Back Country Horseman, ACTHA Ride for the horses and the fifth annual XTreme Trail Competition. There is a Ride with the Pros series of clinics that you and your horse for $150 horse/rider per clinic. Exhibitors of equine related products, concessions, entertainment, bison field tours, Toys for Tots cowboy breakfast, cowboy church, horsedrawn wagon rides, wilderness camp, overnight camping, shopping and more. Friday, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and July 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 15420 W. Four Mound Road, Nine Mile Falls. $5/day. (509) 466-9639.