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Garden Clinics - WSU/Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners will offer free advice to those with home garden and landscape issues. Library locations and times include: Newport Library, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays this summer or phone calls during these hours at (509) 447-2111; Ione Library, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays; and Cusick Library, 6-8 p.m. second and third Tuesdays of the month. Plant and insect samples for clinics can be dropped off at the Extension Office, 418 S. Scott in Newport, Wash., 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.

Living History Walking Tours - Presented by Robert Singletary of Old Fort Sherman and Historic Downtown Coeur d’Alene and sponsored by the Museum of North Idaho. The 60- to 90-minute tours depart from the Museum Tuesday through Saturday, until early fall. The Fort Sherman Tour, scheduled for 11 a.m., Singletary will portray Gen. William Carlin, the Commander at Fort Sherman for many years. At 1 p.m. he will take on the persona of Peter Sorensen, steamboat captain, boat builder, and community leader during the early years of Coeur d’Alene. Tickets available at the Museum of North Idaho, 115 Northwest Blvd.; and the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, 105 N. First St. The Ticket price includes admission to the Museum and parking. Museum of North Idaho, 115 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene. $15. (208) 664-3448.

Waste-to-Energy Facility Tours - Interested in knowing what happens to our garbage? Walk-in groups of 10 or fewer are welcome on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Group tours for more than 10, individuals with special needs, and classrooms can be arranged by calling ahead. Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, 2900 S. Geiger Blvd. (across from the Washington State Patrol). Free. (509) 625-6521.

Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival - Ninth annual event. See lavender at peak bloom in a Tuscan garden setting, shop booths featuring more than 75 regional artisans, juried artists and local growers. Enjoy demonstrations, culinary delights, children’s art activities, live music, wine and microbrew garden, visit the enchanted secret gardens of the Lavender Fairies and more. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with gala concert from 5-9 p.m. and includes tapas plates, wine and beer with music by Pamela Benton; and the festival continues July 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., City Park at First and Calispel streets, Newport, Wash. $5/general; free/age 12 and younger; $8/two-day pass, $25/concert advance ticket. No pets permitted on grounds except for service animals. (509) 447-6451.

Butterfly Identification and Nature Walk - Guest speakers John Baumann and Brenda McCracken. Saturday, 10 a.m., Carder-Hanson Conservation Easement, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (509) 328-2939.

Hidden Gardens and Organic Orchards of Stevens County - Ninth annual event. Featuring organic orchards, personal gardens and farms along Highway 25 S. between Kettle Falls, Wash. and Rice, Wash. Tickets available at: Meyers Falls Market in Kettle Falls; Colville Chamber of Commerce; Hedrick’s Floral; Wynne Street Nursery; and The Front Porch and Valley Drug in Chewelah, Wash. Proceeds benefit the American Association of University Women Colville Branch scholarship fund for women and girls in Stevens County. For more information, visit http://colville-wa.aauw.net. July 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $10.

Author Ron Tanner - A historic home preservationist from Baltimore on tour promoting his book, “From Animal House to Our House: A Love Story.” Tanner gives a talk and narrates a slide show about how he and his then-girlfriend (now wife), took on a huge, wrecked fraternity house and brought it back to its 1897 Victorian splendor. July 14, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

15th Annual Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour - Featuring five unique gardens in the area. Tickets available at most garden centers in early June and in each garden on tour day. This is a self-guided tour (maps on tickets). July 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $15/advance, $17/day of dour.

“Root Disease-The Hidden Menace” - Class July 19-20 in Hayden. $10/includes refreshments and handouts, $15/online registration. (208) 446-1680.

Arts/Crafts

Outdoor Arts and Quilt Show - Wine and cheese reception. More than 30 quilts will be on display from the Tri-Cities’ Visionary Textile Artists. Artists include Teresa McHugh and River City Fabrications. Friday, 5-7 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. (208) 457-8950.

Vintage Americana - Antiques, unusual collectibles, salvaged, re-purposed, junksters, shabby chic, accessories, jewelry, vintage art, housewares, furniture and more. Saturday, open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Millwood Gallery, 9009 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood. Free. (509) 927-2222.

Anemone Paper Flower Making 101 - Learn how to make a paper rose and paper dahlia. Registration is required. Choose to attend at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. this Saturday or July 21. Anemone, 302 W. Second Ave. $35, supplies included. (509) 458-3333.

Painted Face Artist - Meet the artists, view and purchase the artwork in this small and intimate preview reception of the Julyamsh American Indian Art Show and Auction. Free to the public. July 19, 5-7 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. Free admission. (208) 457-8950.

National Lentil Festival - Aug. 17-18. 24th annual event. Friday: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, microbrew tasting tent, food, information booths, children’s area and games; Saturday: lentil pancake breakfast, Tase T. Lentil 5K Fun Run, the Tour de Lentil 100K Bike Ride, Little Lentil Sprout Parade and Grand Parade through downtown Pullman, Lentil cook off, children’s stage, live music, and more. Visit www.lentilfest.com. 415 N. Grand Ave., Pullman. Free admission to festival. (800) 365-6948.

Animals

North Idaho AIDS Walk, Paws for AIDS Awareness - Second annual people and pet walk presented by the North Idaho AIDS Coalition. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; walk held from 9-11 a.m. July 14, Riverstone Park, Coeur d’Alene. $20, includes a T-shirt; $5 for a pet bandana. (208) 665-1448.

All-Breed Dog Show - Hosted by the Inland Empire Kennel Association. An annual AKC-sanctioned all-breed dog show. July 14-15, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. For further information, call (509) 456-3784. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free, $5 parking fee.

Bonner County Rodeo - Aug. 17-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint. (208) 263-8414.