Home Calendar
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. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., corner of Hayden Ave. and Atlas Ave., Hayden. $3 admission. (208) 660-8898.
Farm Chicks Antiques Show - June 6-7. Features 300 carefully curated 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 – May 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $40. (509) 467-8210.
Build an Adirondack Chair - Master woodworker Len Zeoli is holding a workshop for students age 18 and older. Students will take home an Adirondack chair made out of unfinished Western red cedar. Students will be working in pairs to make one chair at a time. Register by May 17 at www.artisansbarn.org or call. June 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 419 Park Way, Uniontown. $150; $66/additional to build a leg rest. (509) 299-3414.
Home/garden
26th Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour - Tour six historic homes, learn the history of the Manito Park neighborhood, take a horse and carriage ride and enjoy seeing the paper flower artistry of Anemone Paper Florists. 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. Today, noon to 4 p.m., Manito Place and Manito Boulevard, south of Manito Park to 27th Avenue. $20. (509) 456-3931.
“Plant This Movie” - The film explores the spirit of urban farming around the world. Part of the Food for Thought Film Series. Monday, 7 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $6/general; $4/students. (208) 882-8537.
Get in the Garden: Container Gardening - Learn the art of gardening in containers. Learn which annuals, perennials, and vegetables do best in containers. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St. (509) 444-5375.
Fourth Annual Native Plant Sale - Find Palouse Prairie and local woodland natives at Idaho Native Plant Society White Pine Chapter’s annual sale. Bring cash or check. Saturday, 9 a.m., 1912 Center, 412 Third St., Moscow. (208) 883-2638.
Spokane Herbal Fair - A marketplace featuring 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.
INVeg Potluck - Vegan potluck followed by a presentation by Brandy Lucas on medicinal herbs and edibles. Child care is provided during the presentation hour for $5 per child or what you can afford. Please bring a plant-based dish to share, eating utensils, and a list of your ingredients. May 17, 5-7 p.m., Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Free. (509) 607-0409.
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. 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. May 20, 6:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; 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.
Beginning Bird Watching Classes - Classes for ages 8-80. To register, send email to activities@fotnwr.org or call (509) 448-2291. June 6, 9-11 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $3/family entrance fee.
Animals
SCRAPS Pet Tune-UP - Renew or purchase a new license for your pets and receive a free rabies vaccination. Microchip and other vaccinations are available for a fee. Friday, 3 p.m., SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave. (509) 477-2532.
Canine Communication: Dog Park Play - Carol Byrnes, of Diamonds in the Ruff, will explain dog-dog communication, what good play looks like, and when you should intervene. Saturday, 1 p.m., Hillyard Library, 4005 N. Cook St. Free. (509) 444-5380.
Tea With Tucker - This special event will be held in the barn at the sanctuary, where you will be able to look out over the pastures graced by Tucker and other horses. Catered by Boots Bakery & Lounge. Enjoy vegan tapas and music. Funds raised will be applied toward the creation of a animal memorial garden and a community vegetable garden at River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.eventbrite. com/e/tea-with-tucker-tickets- 15740285618. June 7, 1 p.m., River’s Wish, 11511 W. Garfield Road. $55/one; and $100/two. (509) 951-3650.