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Sun., June 19, 2011

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Native Plant Field Trips - Hosted by the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Several trips offered through July 2. 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, 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

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. Monday, 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. Thursday, 6 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St, Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250

Green Remodeling: Making Your Home Beautiful, Healthy and Energy Efficient - With architect Kelly Lerner. Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Ste. 200. $25; preregistration required. (509) 368-9378

Home and Garden Tour - Tour five homes and gardens in and around Palouse, Wash., sponsored by the Friends of Holy Trinity Chapel. Proceeds will help restore and preserve the 116-year-old church, which is listed on the state and national historic registers; the chapel will be open to visitors. Tickets and tour maps available at the church. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bridge and Alder streets, Palouse. $15. (509) 595-1513

Farrier Clinic for Gaited Horses - Stan Trimble, master farrier from Tennessee, will facilitate a hands-on clinic for owners and farriers of gaited horses. Today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Red Top Stables, 11875 W. Manitoba, Post Falls. Cost varies according to session; see website for details. (208) 676-1633, www.ietwhbea.weebly.com

Partners for Pets Annual Garage Sale - All proceeds will be donated to BobFund, a fund for animals in need of special surgeries or other treatments above and beyond regular care. Saturday-June 26, 102 N. McCabe Road, across from Target on Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley. Call to donate items. (509) 209-4721, sueandcritters@yahoo.com

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