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Arts/Crafts
53rd Annual Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show - The show features displays of fossils, minerals, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, demonstrations and children’s activities. Presented by Rock Rollers of Spokane. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, $5/seniors, free/age 12 and younger and Scouts in uniform. (509) 251-1574.
Art Classes for Chicks at The Art Coop - Upcoming workshops include: Friday, Bird Nesting Ball, 6-8 p.m., $25; May 22, 23 and 24, Mosaic Ball, Boulder Bird Bath, 6-9 p.m., $45-$90. Supplies included in workshop cost. For more information, visit www.theartcoop.net. Art Coop, 4225 N. “G” St. (509) 327-3726.
Third Thursday Kids Craft Club - Hosted by the Tekoa Library. For youth ages 17 and younger. Make a craft and enjoy a snack. May 17, 4 p.m., Tekoa Library, 139 S. Crosby St., Tekoa, Wash. Free. (509) 284-3121.
Soaps, Suds and Science - Free community soap-making class taught by Jennifer Morsell of Mountain Madness Soap Co. Learn about the history of soap, the science behind the bar and how it’s made. Receive a sample and recipe. Reservations strongly suggested. May 22, 6:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.
Home/Garden
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.
Intro to Xeriscaping Workshop - Local botanist and experimental horticulturist Diane Stutzman will guide you through the benefits of gardening with native plants. Register at the store or online. Thursday, 4-6 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $15. (509) 368-9378.
WaterWise Landscaping - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Learn how to create low water use zones, use drought tolerant plants and make sure that the water you apply stays in the soil. Registration is required. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12. (509) 477-2195.
Tree-mendous Trees - Learn the way to plant, feed and tend trees. Thursday, 6-9 p.m., Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St., Room C101. $25. (509) 279-6027.
23rd Annual Mother’s Day Walking Tour - Saturday-May 13. Self-guided historic tour of six houses in Spokane’s Rockwood Historic District Neighborhood. Tickets available for purchase in early May and during the weekend of the tour at two of the houses (527 E. Rockwood Blvd. or 2105 S. Rockwood Blvd.) or at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. For more information email david.brum@northwest museum.org. Held noon-4 p.m. daily. $18. (509) 363-5315.
Garden Expo 2012 - Presented by the Inland Empire Gardeners. 250 vendors in attendance. Find plant sellers, garden stores, suppliers and manufacturers, unusual perennials, heirloom vegetables, tomato plants, bulbs, hosta, succulents, annuals, trees, garden artists and crafters. There will also be gardening seminars, food, live music and more. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 535-8434.
Tuber Sale - Presented by the Inland Empire Dahlia Society during Garden Expo. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St.
Lilac Luncheon - Presented by the Associated Garden Club. May 14, The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. (509) 838-3705 or (509) 280-5503.
Sun and Shade Gardening - Discover what to do when you have too much of a good thing by examining how plants grow. Use available resources, including plant lists and pictures, to learn about successful plants in our specific environment. May 14, 6-9 p.m., Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave., Room F126. $25. (509) 279-6027.
Problem Solving in the Garden - Bring your own specific problems and work them out with other gardeners. May 16, 6-9 p.m., North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St., Room 254. $39. (509) 279-6027.
22nd Annual Bloom in Tune Fundraiser - Two nurseries, Northland Rosarium (9405 S. Williams Lane, off the Cheney-Spokane Road) on May 18 and Judy’s Enchanted Garden (2628 W. Northwest Blvd.) on May 19, have teamed up for a fundraiser in support of the Spokane Symphony. The Bernstein Chapter will provide cookies with coffee and WSU Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions. A drawing for Spokane Symphony tickets will be held each day. (509) 465-9595.
Spring Bazaar, Plant and Rummage Sale – Fundraiser for Center Pointe. Pre-order plants online at centerpointe activities.com, Pick up plants May 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rummage sale of furniture, beds, tables and chairs, books, yard tools, pots and pans, records, kitchen items, collectibles, May 17-19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast of pancakes, eggs, ham and juice, May 19, 9 a.m.-noon. $5/adults, $4/seniors and children. Center Pointe, 1408 N. Washington St. (509) 325-5451.
Drip Irrigation - Presented by the WSU Spokane County Extension Master Gardeners. Learn more about this watering system you can design and build at home to water landscapes, gardens, shrubbery or trees. Registration is required. May 17, 6-8 p.m., WSU, Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. $12. (509) 477-2195.
Smart Sprinkler Installation - Reduce your water bill and save hundreds of dollars by installing or updating your sprinkler system for your new or existing landscape. May 17, 6-9 p.m., Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St., Room C101. $25. (509) 279-6027.
Root Disease: The Hidden Menace Workshops - May 18, July 19-20. Registration is encouraged. First session is in Sandpoint on May 18 and is a one-day program for forest owners and loggers. Second two-day session is in Hayden on July 19-20 and is aimed at forest managers. Bonner and Kootenai counties. $10, $15/online. (208) 263-8511 or 446-1680.
Solar Power Class - Learn the Basics of Solar Power and find out how you can get paid for everything you produce. Class limited to 20 people. May 19, 9 a.m.-noon, Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague Ave. $35 includes materials and handouts. (509) 924-8803.
Petunia’s Greenhouse Tour - An educational tour of five local greenhouses. Learn about urban gardening, greenhouse techniques, bee-keeping, chicken coops, culinary plants and flowers and what to do with them. Proceeds benefit Plant a Row for the Hungry and Second Harvest Food Bank. Purchase tickets at Petunia’s or by phone. May 19, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Petunia’s Marketplace, 2010 N. Madison St. $10. (509) 328-4257.
Herbal Medicine Making - Becky Kemery and David Kirchhof of Medicine Circle Eco-Retreat will share their knowledge of herbal medicine making, from growing and collecting herbs to making teas, tinctures, salves and more. You will leave with practical skills in herbal medicine making that you can use for yourself, your family and your community. Classes can be taken individually or as a whole course. Register at the store or online.This first class is being offered on a donation basis to make it available to all who wish to participate. You might want to bring the following: notebook and pen, a basket for collecting or carrying herbs, small jars (pint size and smaller) and gloves. May 19, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. Free. (509) 368-9378.
Animals
Mica Bay Birding Survey - Hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society. Look for a variety of birds. Tuesday, 8 a.m., Fairmont Loop and Highway 95, Meet at the corner of Fairmont Loop and U.S. Highway 95, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-5318.
What is My Dog Saying at the Dog Park? - Do you want to learn more about what dogs are saying to each other, to other animals, and to you? Carol Byrnes, of Diamonds in the Ruff, will teach you how to identify red flags, play safely and be your dog’s advocate at the dog park. Your suggested donation of $20 goes directly to furnish the SpokAnimal Dog Park at High Bridge. Humans only at this class. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe Ave. Donation.
I Can Horse Co-op Mother’s Day Week Parking Lot Yard Sale - Proceeds will benefit I Can Horse Co-op, a nonprofit organization in North Spokane that helps children build confidence and compassion for animals that have been neglected or abused. Sale hours: Thursday, noon-7 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10, Noon-7 p.m., Aslin-Finch Feed and Pet Supply, 10505 N. Newport Highway. (509) 466-0153.
Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society Field Trip - May 19-20. Two-day trip of Missoula birding trails and Moise Bison Range. Call Janet Callen at (208) 664-1085 to make a reservation.
Dog d’Alene - A Day of All Things Dog, in partnership with A.J.’s Tails and Trails, the event includes contests, events and the Doxie Dash. May 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sixth Street and Sherman Avenue in downtown, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-3194, ext. 230.
Exotic Insects and Amazing Bugs! - All ages. See the Bug Man’s collection of exotic insects and bugs from around the world. May 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, River Park Square, lower level, 808 W. Main Ave. Free with museum admission. (509) 624-KIDS.