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Arts/Crafts

Vintage Pickin Spring Barn Sale - All things rusted, faded, repurposed, tarnished, quaint, old and loved. Shop the barn, garage and gardens with local vendors of vintage treasures. May 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., corner of Hayden Avenue and Atlas Avenue, Hayden. $3 admission. (208) 660-8898.

Farm Chicks Antiques Show - June 6-7. Features 300 spaces with antiques, vintage objects, handmade goods and many vendors. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $8/day, cash only. (509) 954-1692.

Craft Classes/Workshops

Next Step Quilt Top - Friday and May 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $40. (509) 467-8210.

Home/Garden

Buried in Treasures Hoarding Workshop - Thursdays through July 23. A 12-week facilitated support group for individuals with hoarding issues. 12:30 p.m., Transitional Living Center, 3128 N. Hemlock St. $200. Tuition assistance/payment plans offered. (509) 850-3905.

Adaptive Gardening - Master Gardener Dorene Harter and her team can help gardeners overcome their physical challenges and get their hands in the soil. You’ll learn about the tools, containers, and movements to help you accomplish your gardening tasks. Thursday, 1 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

26th Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour - Tour six historic homes, learn the history of the Manito Park neighborhood. Tickets available in advance at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., or during event along Manito Boulevard. Benefits the museum. Saturday and May 10, Manito Place and Manito Boulevard, south of Manito Park to 27th Avenue. $20. (509) 456-3931.

Wildflower Identification Workshop - Join the Northeast Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society for an annual event in celebration of Native Plant Appreciation Week 2015. The workshop will teach you how to recognize some dominant, local plant families. Please bring your own snacks/lunch. Visit www.nechapterwnps.org/special-events for more information. Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Turnbull Laboratory for Ecological Studies off Cheney-Plaza Road, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $25. (321) 948-5125.

Garden Expo 2015 - This year’s theme is “Gardening: Happy Everything!” More than 250 garden-related vendors with garden art and decor, yard furniture, plants and seminars. Presented by The Inland Empire Gardeners. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 535-8434.

Beginning Bird Watching Classes - The Friends of Turnbull and Spokane Audubon Society are offering Beginning Bird Watching Classes for ages 8-80. To register, send email to activities@ fotnwr.org or call (509) 448-2291. Classes Saturday and June 6, 9-11 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $3/family entrance fee. (509) 235-4723.

Washington State Quilters’ Quilt Bee - “Quilt Around the May Pole.” Enjoy a fun-filled day of quilting, door prizes, games and potluck. Open to members and nonmembers. Contact quilting.bee@ wsqspokane.org for more information. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. Free.

“Plant This Movie” - The film explores the spirit of urban farming around the world, from the story of Havana, Cuba, to communities of urban farmers in cities as diverse as Shanghai, Calcutta, Addis Ababa, London and Lima. In the United States, the story focuses on New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles and Portland. Part of the Food for Thought Film Series. May 11, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $6/general; $4/students. (208) 882-8537.

Container Gardening - Learn the art of gardening in containers. Learn which annuals, perennials and vegetables do best in containers. May 12, 6:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. Free. (509) 444-5375.

Spokane Herbal Fair - A marketplace where herbalists and herbal companies will sell and promote a range of products and services, plus workshops on topics such as herbal first aid, women’s health, growing herbs and medicine making. Followed by the Twilight HerbFolk Gathering from 7 to 9 p.m. with music and wine. May 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $3 admission; free for children. (509) 327-1584.

Organic Vegetable Gardening - Get all the basics for your organic vegetable garden in this fast-paced class. From zones to starts, to soil prep and composting, learn all you need to create a sustainable, organic garden today. Presented by Master Gardener Marilyn Lloyd. May 19, 6:30 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. Free. (509) 893-8330.

Therapeutic Horticulture - Learn about the therapeutic benefits of a peaceful garden setting, and how you can use plants in your garden to promote wellness of your mind and body. Presented by Master Gardener Cathi Lamoreux. May 20, 6:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; and June 6, 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320. Free.

Raised Beds - A meeting of the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane. May 22, noon, Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. (509) 260-5503.

“An Update on the Proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness” - Presentation by the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society. May 23, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 627-3292.

Animals

Dog d’Alene - Vendors, demonstrations, and more for you and your dog. For more information call or visit www.cdadowntown.com. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sixth Street and Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 415-0116.

Canine Communication: Dog Park Play - Dog parks offer a chance for pets to get exercise and socialization. But what is appropriate play and what kind of behavior is unsafe? Carol Byrnes, of Diamonds in the Ruff, will explain dog-dog communication, what good play looks like, and when you should intervene. May 16, 1 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.

Come Feed the Buffalo - Through Sept. 30. Come feed the buffalo and take a tour at Win-Tur Bison Farm. Visitors learn the farm’s history and bison facts during a slide presentation and Q&A session, as well as the opportunity to meet and greet the herd and hand-feed the buffalo. Gifts, souvenirs, leather goods, jewelry and more are available at the farm gift shop. Groups welcome. Cash or check only. No pets. Tours are Fridays-Sundays on the hour between noon and 4 p.m., Win-Tur Bison Farm, 4742 Highway 231, Springdale, Wash. $5-$6. (509) 258-6717.