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Sun., June 5, 2011

Arts/Crafts

ArtFest 2011 - Twenty-sixth annual art fair presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, with music, food, children’s hands-on art area and more than 100 fine artists and craftspeople. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, Spokane. Free admission. (509) 456-3931

Spokane Carvers Association Ninth Annual Rendezvous - . Instructors will offer classes in chip carving, relief carving, in-the-round and woodburning (bring your burner) for a minimal cost. Tools and sharpening also available. Friday-June 12, KOA campground, 3025 N. Barker Road, Spokane Valley. Potluck Friday, 5:30 p.m.; free barbecue Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (509) 924-1186, (509) 244-3467

Teen Knitting Club - For ages 12-18. Learn to knit, meet other teen knitters, receive free patterns and some supplies. June 13, 4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315, info@cdalibrary.org

June Bug Craft Fair - Items for sale by craft and commercial vendors. June 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., City Park, Harrison, Idaho. (208) 689-3932

Home/Garden

Farm Chicks Antiques Show - Nearly 200 vendors including antiques, vintage objects and handmade goods. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7.

Alternative Pack Stock - Presented by Rob Gray. Don’t have space for a horse? Llamas or goats can help carry your load. Presented by Rob Gray as part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program Backyard Bounty Series. Monday, 6 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260

First Time Homebuyer Seminar - For anyone thinking about buying their first home or anyone who has not owned a home in the last three years. Once attendees complete the five-hour class they will receive a certificate good for two years. Tuesday and Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., GMAC Residential Mortgage, 12209 E. Mission Ave., Suite 7, Spokane Valley. Free; seating limited, reservations recommended. (509) 994-4468, jhansen@guildmortgage.net

Cheese Making Class - Learn how to select milk and make rennet cheese and non-rennet quick cheese. Tuesday. 6-8 p.m., P.e.a.c.h. Community Farm, 10425 S. Andrus, Cheney. $20/preregistration, $30/day of event. (509) 216-9273, www.peachlocal.com

Eco Expo 2011 - Featuring exclusively green, Earth friendly, sustainable companies, services and products. More than 100 vendors will be in attendance specializing in building and home, alternative transportation, lifestyle choices and community resources. Also farmers market, children’s play zone, local food and live music. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Building, 1810 N. Greene St. Free.

Hidden Dangers in Your Home - Learn about the obvious and not-so-obvious poisons that may be found in your home with Community Health Education and Resources. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mobius Kids, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-KIDS

Canning Jams and Jellies - Presented by Master Food Preserver Sheila Domon. Part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program Backyard Bounty Series. June 13, 6 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8260

Container and Winter Hardy Fuchsias - Presented by Master Gardener Mike Altman. Learn how to plant, feed, prune and winter-over hardy fuchsias in the Inland Northwest. Part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program Backyard Bounty Series. June 14, 6 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390; also June 23, 6 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St, Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250. Free.

Hosta: The Supreme Foliage - Presented by Master Gardener Jan Baker. Brighten that shady spot in your yard by choosing from an array of cultivars of this easy-to-grow, lily-like plant. Part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program Backyard Bounty Series. June 15, 6 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340

Bonner County Farm Tour - Four sites that include traditional agriculture, invasive weeds and small specialty farms. June 16, east of U.S. Highway 95 and north of Sandpoint, Bonner County. $25/before Friday, $30/after, includes transportation, lunch and goodie bag. (208) 263-8511

Spokane in Bloom Garden Tour - Presented by The Inland Empire Gardeners. Gardens and locations include Gone With the Wind Garden, 14815 N. River Park Lane; On Golden Pond Garden, 14020 N. Shoemaker Lane; Days of Wine and Roses Garden, 9125 N. Seven Mile Road; A River Runs Through It, 412 W. Hazard Road; Where the Wild Things Are, 918 E. Ballard Road; and The Sound of Music Garden, 17516 N. Canter Lane. With garden-related vendors, artists and live music. Lunch available at Days of Wine and Roses Garden at an additional cost, dessert available at The Sound of Music Garden. June 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at any of the gardens the day of the tour. (509) 535-8434

Keeping Deer at Bay Workshop - Learn about deer habits and how to outwit them. Pat Munts will talk about deer-resistant plants, repellents and fencing. June 18, 10-11 a.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave, Ste. 200. $15; preregistration required. (509) 368-9378

“Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?” - Documentary film about the global bee crisis, followed by question-and–answer session. Co-sponsored by the EWU Student Activities and West Plain Beekeepers Association. June 18, 7-10 p.m., Eastern Washington University, JFK Auditorium, Cheney. Free. (509) 239-4592

Landscaping with Annuals - Presented by Master Gardener Steve Nokes. Bring color to your landscape with annuals and learn how to grow them through propagation. Part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program Backyard Bounty Series. June 20, 6 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400

Container and Winter Hardy Fuchsias - Learn how to plant, feed, prune and winter-over hardy fuchsias in the Inland Northwest. Presented by Master Gardener Mike Altman as part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program Backyard Bounty Series. June 23, 6 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St, Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250

Urban Egg - Presented by longtime chicken keeper Paul Phuek. Learn the basics, from chick care to egg production to local regulations. Part of Spokane County Library District’s Adult Summer Reading Program Backyard Bounty Series. Thursday, 6 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400

Spokane Humane Society’s Eighth Annual Parade of Paws – Two- or four-mile walk to benefit the animals at the Spokane Humane Society; dogs welcome. Saturday, registration 8 a.m., walk at 10 a.m., 6607 N. Havana St. Early registration is Friday, noon-7 p.m. No entrance fee; walkers collect pledges. (509) 467-5235.

Appaloosa Fest 2011 - Horses, history displays, stick horse race, art activities, horse rides for children. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Appaloosa Museum, 2720 W. Pullman Road, Pullman. Free. (208) 882-5578, ext. 279

West Valley Outdoor Learning Center HOOT Show - Meet two live raptors and learn about them from a trained educator. June 15, 7-8:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free; raffle tickets $1 each. (509) 328-9900

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