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Arts/crafts
Spring Craft Fair - Handmade jewelry, art, woodwork and other items. All vendors are Providence volunteers, employees or family members. Hosted by The Providence Health Care Foundation. Benefits local Providence pediatric services. Thursday, 4 p.m., Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave., Mother Joseph and Mary Bede rooms on L3 (next to the cafe). Free. (509) 474-3081.
Barn Sale and Outdoor Market - Fourth annual event selling antiques, repurposed and handmade crafts. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tossed & Found, 2607 N. Monroe St. (509) 325-2607.
Between the Rivers Gathering - May 27-31. Camp for five days and learn living skills, outdoor and wilderness survival skills, preparedness and sustainable living. Grouse Creek Farm, 3502 Solokar Road, Valley, Wash. For more information, visit www.betweentheriversgathering .com. Five days with camping and two meals per day: $300/adult; $150/children 8-16. Day rate: $45/adults, $25/children.
ArtFest 2014 - May 30-June 1. The 28th annual art fair showcasing an extensive collection of work ranging from sculptures, paintings, jewelry, photography, ceramics fiber arts and more. Live musical performances and a wine and beer garden until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Hours are Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Make-It-Art children’s area is open Friday, 3-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Park, Browne’s Addition, between Second and Fourth avenues and Spruce and Chestnut streets. Free admission. (509) 456-3931.
“Art to Feed the Soul” - Silent auction, wine and craft beer, garden art, live music from Bill Parsons. May 31, 5 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 437-1037.
Home/garden
Seed Saver Project - Participants are invited to take seeds and to contribute commercially packaged seeds that are less than 5 years old at the Coeur d’Alene Library through May. An experienced gardener will be at the library on Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., to provide advice. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
Home Food Preservation - Learn freezing, drying and canning from local expert Helen Appel. Classes are on Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., through May 27. Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. $13. (800) 845-3324.
Preserve Your Produce - Anna Kestell, a local food safety and preservation information specialist, will walk you through the basics of canning, freezing and drying. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320; May 27, 6:30 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390; June 2, 6:30 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280. Free.
“Biochar: Grow Your Garden, Save the Planet” – Pilgrim’s Market will host Gloria Flora, director of Sustainable Obtainable Solutions and US Biochar Initiative, and Philip Small, professional soil scientist. They will present a lecture on the benefits of using biochar for sustainable soil management. Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Reservations are recommended at (208) 676-9730. Free.
Blanchard Community Rummage and Plant Sale – Thursday-May 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Little Log Cabin, 26299 Highway 41, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 437-4480 or (208) 437-2010.
Bird Walk with Marian Frobe - Join local expert for a walk around the ponds to see birds in their spring mating colors. Call to register and for meeting location. Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $5. (509) 328-0621.
Native Plant Identification Workshop - Hosted by the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society. Visit http://nechapterwnps.org for more information. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Turnbull Laboratory for Ecological Studies off Cheney-Plaza Road, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $25. (509) 863-9704.
Native Plant Sale - The White Pine Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society will have its third annual sale featuring native plants along with a few outliers. To see what will be available go to www.whitepineinps.org. Saturday, 9 a.m., 1912 Center, the Art Room, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Free admission. (208) 289-5255.
Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society - “Life Cycle of Bees,” presented by Megan Taylor. Saturday, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 627-3292.
Forest Root Disease Workshop - Registration due Friday for the UI Extension office course, “Root Disease: The Hidden Menace.” May 30, University of Idaho Extension Office in Boundary County, 6447 Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry. $15-$17/includes handouts and refreshments. (208) 267-3235.
Animals
Seventh Annual Eastern Washington Heritage Show - Celebrate the heritage of the Spokane Valley at this fundraiser for the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum. Show includes displays and demonstrations of historic tractors, engines, farm implements, tractor pulls and parades, wheat threshing, grain grinding, quilting, weaving and butter churning. Today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 10200 E. Sprague Ave. $5/adults; $3/ages 7-17; free/age 6 and younger; family discount available. (509) 922-4570.
SpokAnimal Benefit Yard Sale - Sale benefits the cats and dogs in SpokAnimal’s care. Today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Dorothy Clark Animal Center, 715 N. Crestline St. (509) 534-8133, ext. 209.
Spokane Kennel Club Dog Show - There will be more than 1,000 dogs participating in events such as conformation, rally and obedience. Vendors will be there all weekend with dog-related goods. Several breed clubs and rescues will be there participating so you can get to know some of these great dog breeds a little better. Only dogs entered in the show are allowed on the grounds. Saturday-May 25, 8:30 a.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $5-7 for parking. (509) 954-3929.
Timber Frame Open Barn - Come tour a custom handcrafted timber frame barn that was built for miniature and full-size horses. Free and open to the public. See a month-old Gypsy Vanner filly and miniature horses. Saturday, 1-6 p.m., 2811 S. Bonnell Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 255-8323.
“Gypsy” SpokAnimal CARE Benefit Performance - Friends of SpokAnimal are invited to attend a special performance of this musical. Golden Circle tickets include premiere seating in the front center section of the theater with a wine/dessert reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. General admission tickets allow entry to the event at 6:30 p.m. All ticket holders will have the opportunity to participate in drawings and a silent auction in the lobby throughout the evening. May 28, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $50/Golden Circle; $35/general admission. (509) 325-2507.
Deaf Day at the Zoo - Presented by ITP Club. Signed tours will be available. May 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cat Tales Zoological Park, 17020 N. Newport Highway, Mead. Free admission for people who are deaf.
Come Feed the Buffalo – Through Sept. 30. Visitors will learn the farm history and bison facts during a slide presentation and discussion. Everyone will get an opportunity to meet the herd and hand-feed the buffalo. Gifts, souvenirs, leather goods, jewelry and more are available at the farm gift shop. Tours are offered every Friday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., Win-Tur Bison Farm, 4742 Highway 231, Springdale, Wash. $5/adults; $4/seniors and children, cash or check only. (509) 258-6717.