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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Continues through Sunday, offering family fun and entertainment, with live music, carnival rides and games, food vendors, arts and crafts, livestock, contests and community exhibits. Demolition derby, PRCA rodeo, draft horse shows and motocross competitions in the Grandstand. Gates open daily at 9 a.m. Buildings open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Carnival open today and Saturday, noon-midnight; Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Special events: Rodeos: today and Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Sunday at 12:30 p.m., tickets $7; demolition derby, Sunday at 12:30 p.m., tickets $7. Order tickets at (877) 840-0457. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $9/general, $7/seniors and children ages 6-13, free/age 5 and younger; $3/parking. (208) 765-4969.

Bonner County Fair Continues through Saturday. The theme is “Welcome to the Land of Awes.” Events include a rodeo, age displays, cowboy boot camp, food, entertainment and more. Demolition derby Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Sandpoint Super Drug, Les Schwab Tire Center and the Fair Office. Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Road, Sandpoint. (208) 263-8414.

Peach Festival Through Sept. 1. Visit http://greenbluff growers.com for a map and updates. Green Bluff. (509) 363-3135.

Clayton Community Fair Today through Sunday. Events include a livestock sale on Saturday and a fire department, ambulance and Med Star demonstration on Sunday. Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Clayton Community Fairgrounds, 4616 Wallbridge Road, Clayton, Wash. $2 admission. (509) 276-2444.

Airway Heights Festival & Car Show Today and Saturday. Events include the 31st annual Ford Open Car Show, local food and craft vendors, kids carnival games and activities, watermelon races, second annual “Airway’s Got Talent” and more. Sunset Park on south King Street, Airway Heights.

Vandal Pride Join Vandal coaches, athletes, the marching band and cheerleaders in a community spirit event with activities and entertainment for all ages. University of Idaho football coach Paul Petrino will update the community on the team. Family activities, games and information provided by local businesses. Enjoy live music from Runaway Symphony. Food, beer, wine and drinks will be sold by Lamadrid Mexican Restaurant & Tapas Bar and Wingers Roadhouse Grill, with kettle corn from Moscow Rotary. Today, 5-8 p.m., Eastside Marketplace, 1420 S. Blaine St., Moscow. Free. (208) 310-1832.

Millwood Daze Sixth annual community festival raises funds for Meals on the Wheels Spokane. Events include a fun run, local vendor/nonprofit booths, pancake breakfast, vintage motorcycle show, pet food drive and more. Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. (509) 232-0864.

Celebrating 50 Years of Wilderness Celebrate 50 years of the Wildnerness Act in Libby, Montana. Noon: Made in Montana Art, wilderness photography, food, beer garden, movies, giveaways; 2 p.m., grizzly bear presentation; 4 p.m., Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center; 7 p.m., Wylie and the Wild West Show. Sponsored by Montana Wilderness Association, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, and U.S. Forest Service. Saturday, noon-9 p.m., Riverfront Park, 334 City Service Road, Libby, Montana. Free. (208) 290-1281.

Blessings for the Journey A totem pole to raise up the voice of all threatened by fossil fuel transportation is journeying across the U.S. and Canada to connect with local tribes, faith leaders and environmental partners. There will be speakers, blessings, refreshments and time to experience the totem pole. Tuesday, 11 a.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 838-4632.