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Arts/Crafts

Art Classes for Chicks at The Art Coop - Upcoming workshops include: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Mosaic Ball, Boulder Bird Bath, 6-9 p.m., $45-$90. Supplies included in workshop cost. www.theartcoop.net. Art Coop, 4225 N. “G” St. (509) 327-3726.

“Soaps, Suds and Science” - Free community soap-making class taught by Jennifer Morsell of Mountain Madness Soap Co. Receive a sample and recipe. Reservations suggested. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

Art with Andrea - For ages 8-12. Learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. Andrea Perry, instructor. Registration required. Friday, 4 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $12 per class. (509) 325-3001.

Historic Ritzville Days – Saturday-May 28. With Western art show and Cowboy Gathering. Visit www.ritzvillewesternart.com. Ritzville National Historic District, Pioneer Plaza, Ritzville. (509) 660-0654.

Soap Making 101 - Sandy Tarbox of Greencastle Soap will offer this two-part workshop on May 30 and 31, 6:30-8:30 pm. Design your own fragrance and take home nearly three pounds of soap you made with natural ingredients. Registration required. May 30-31, Greencastle Soap Co., 203 N. Stone St. $55, supplies included. (509) 466.7223.

“Square Dance” Quilt Block Class - Square Dance is a pattern with a single center block surrounded with complementary border colors. Bring a portable sewing machine, thread, scissors and/or rotary cutter, ruler and pencil. If you don’t have a machine, please come with needle and thread, because you can do this the old-fashioned way: by hand. Class fee due by Friday. May 30, 9 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $12/includes pre-cut fabric and pattern. (509) 327-1584.

ArtFest 2012 - June 1-3. 27th annual art fair. Three days of music, food, Make-It-Art children’s hands-on art making area, and more than 160 artists and craftspeople. Friday, noon-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be live music until 10 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition. Free admission. (509) 456-3931.

Farm Chicks Antique Show - June 2-3. Featuring antiques, vintage objects, handmade goods and vendors. The show is host to about 200 vendors and draws visitors from across the country. June 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $7.

Drawing Marathon with Cyndy Wilson and Tobe Harvey - Spokane Art School’s tradition lives on. Spend the weekend completely absorbed in an intensive investigation of seeing and drawing. Work with two different instructors for six hours a day over a two-day period. Two nude models will be provided for the two days. Registration required. Supply list available. June 16-17, 1303 N. Monroe St. $100/tuition plus $30 model fee. (509) 325-1500.

Lotion, Lip Balm and Herbal Salve Class - Join Sandy Tarbox of Greencastle Soap to learn how to make simple herbal formulations for the skin. Participants will also make economical lip balm and learn how to make lotion from scratch. Registration is required. June 19, 6:30 p.m., Greencastle Soap Co., 203 N. Stone St. $55, includes supplies. (509) 466-7223.

Home/Garden

Raised Bed Gardening Tour - Presented by the WSU Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners. Visit gardens at three different locations. Meet at the Extension Office at 1:30 p.m. to receive directions and/or carpool. Registration is required. Sunday, WSU, Pend Oreille County Extension Office, 418 S Scott St., Newport, Wash. $5/general, $3/Master Gardeners. (509) 447-2401.

Attracting Wildlife to Your Yard - Plant choices, pest control measures and basic biology all add to the attractiveness of our yard to these beautiful creatures. Explore ways to attract the wildlife you desire. Monday, 6-9 p.m., Ferris High School, 3020 E. 37th Ave., Room F126. $25. (509) 279-6027.

Reading and Book Signing with the Moscow Garden Club - Co-hosted by Bookpeople. Book signing and reading of “Born With a Hoe in My Hands: A History of Latah County Gardening,” written by Carol Spurling, illustrated by Julene Ewert and published by the Moscow Garden Club. Refreshments will be provided. Tuesday, 4-6 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-2669.

Container Gardens - Learn how to design, create and maintain container gardens inside and outside of your home. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $19. (509) 625-6200.

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.

Problem Solving in the Garden - Bring your own specific problems and work them out with other gardeners. Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St., Room 254. $39. (509) 279-6027.

Container Gardening - Gain confidence as you learn to choose appropriate containers and explore plant preferences, watering schedules, planting techniques, container maintenance, and even vegetable production in a pot. Thursday, 6-9 p.m., Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St., Room C101. $25. (509) 279-6027.

Associated Garden Club Meeting - Event will include a potluck, installation of new officers and a discussion of the Yard and Garden Tour. Friday, 10 a.m., Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. (509) 838-3705 or (509) 280-5503.

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society - “Whitebark Pine – A Pine in Peril,” presentation by John Schwandt, Ph.D. Co-sponsored by the city of Sandpoint Park and Recreation Department. Saturday, 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho. Free. (208) 946-9127.

De-cluttering workshop with Mark Brunetz - Make the most of your Memorial Day spring cleaning, de-cluttering, and summertime prep by joining Mark Brunetz, Emmy Award-winning co-host of Style Network’s “Clean House,” as he shares his organizing strategies and behind-the-scenes design tricks. Brunetz will also be available after the presentation to sign copies of his book: “Take the U Out of Clutter.” Saturday, 10 a.m., Gina’s Design Center, 811 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-2205.

Beekeeping Workshop - Local beekeeping expert Jim Miller of Miller’s Homestead will discuss all aspects of sustainably keeping bees. Register at the store or online. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $20. (509) 368-9378.

Worm Composting Workshop for Kids - For ages 6 to 12. Join Kendra Robinson-Harding of Discovery Education NW for a hands-on workshop designed for children. Learn all about the wild world of worms, then make your own worm compost bin to take home. Class fee includes take home materials. Register at the store or online. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $30. (509) 368-9378.

Sandpoint Arbor Day Ceremony and Arboretum Open House - This 14th annual event is sponsored by the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, Sandpoint Parks and Recreation and Sandpoint Tree Committee. Activities include Arbor Day ceremony, free native plant seedlings, activities for children, native plant sale, baked goods, homemade crafts and yard art sale and habitat tours. June 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Idaho Native Plant Arboretum at Lakeview Park, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 627-3292.

Introduction to Herbal Medicine Making - Part 1 of 3 - You can take all or any of the classes. Becky Kemery and David Kirchhof of Medicine Circle Eco-Retreat will cover the collection of spring herbs, and the creation of an herbal garden from seed and starts. Learn how to make herbal teas, infusions and the herbal oils that are the base for salves and lotions. Registration required. June 2, 10:30-2:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $25/class; $60/all 3. (509) 368-9378.

Sell, Keep or Toss - DeAnne Wilfong of Smooth Transitions, INW will provide practical, down-to-earth information to help guide you through the Sell? Keep? Toss? process. There will be handouts and prizes. June 11, 11 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Free. (509) 327-1584.

Deer Proofing Workshop with Pat Munts - Munts will talk about deer resistant plants, repellents and fencing that can slow them down. June 16, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $15. (509) 368-9378.

Animals

Operation Free Ride - Horses for Heroes - Opportunity for families that have ever wanted to ride a horse or experience the special friendship of a horse. Enjoy roping the hay bale, riding and playing with the big and little horses, arts and crafts and barbecue lunch. For active or retired military, firemen, police and sheriff’s officers and their families. June 2, 10 a.m., Ride to Succeed, 7910 W. Burroughs, Deer Park. Free. (509) 951-0461.

Ninth Annual Parade of Paws Pledge Walk - Walkers with their dogs of various breeds will take part in a fair-like atmosphere, pet blessing, food and vendors. Participants have been collecting pledges and will enjoy a two- or four-mile walk with their dog, a friend’s dog or no dog at all. Funds raised will help provide nutritional food, clean and safe shelter, play time and training, veterinary care and love to our community’s unwanted companion animals. June 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. (509) 467-5235.