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Arts/Crafts
Artists Loose on the Palouse Arts and Crafts Fair - Fourth annual event. Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; July 25, noon-6 p.m. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294
Home/Garden
Inland Empire Bonsai Show and Sale - Bonsai trees will be on display, with bonsai tools, pots and other items for sale. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Manito meeting room, Manito Park, just east of the Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 326-0224
“Dirt! The Movie” - Documentary film narrated by Jaime Lee Curtis about the environmental, economic, social and political impact of the soil. Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m., Pilgrims Natural Market education center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Coeur d’Alene - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Tuesday and July 29 or Aug. 17 and 24, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors Conference Room, 409 W. Neider Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 667-0664
Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter - Quarterly meeting with Speaker Roxanne Carter. Thursday, 1 or 7 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Commons Room, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7/door. (509) 435-3889
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Classes, Sandpoint - Eight-hour class is designed to help address issues that potential homebuyers face. Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Selkirk Association of Realtors Conference Room, 325 Marion Ave., Sandpoint. $10; preregistration required. Online classes available for $50 statewide. (208) 265-2227, (208) 255-1443
Afternoons in the Greenhouse - Presented by YMCA of the Inland Northwest/The Green Way Program. Children in grades one and up will learn about growing plants, make crafts and explore along a nature trail. Dates and topics include: July 26-30, Nature Smart; Aug. 9-13, Houseplant Hunters; Aug. 23-27, Garden Gifts. Each session runs daily from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Valley YMCA Greenhouse, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15/session; preregistration required. (509) 777-9622, ext. 206
Food Preservation Workshops - Canning, freezing or preparing foods for drying. Classes include: July 31, Green Beans and Peaches; Aug. 14, Pickles and Sweet Corn; Aug. 28, Chutneys, Relishes and Pesto. All classes begin at noon at Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. $15/class. outreach@moscowfood.coop, (208) 669-0763
Iris Rhizome Sale - Featuring varieties from miniature dwarf bearded to tall bearded to siberians, sponsored by the Town and Country Iris Society. Iris growing information will also be available. July 31, 10 a.m., Center Court, Spokane Valley Mall, Spokane Valley. Free admission; rhizomes $2 each. (509) 671-1539
Town and Country Gardens Tour - View various types of gardens in the Newport, Wash., area, sponsored by WSU Pend Oreille County Master Gardeners. An optional dinner is available with reservations due Friday. Aug. 1, 12:30-4:30 p.m., WSU Extension Office, 418 S. Scott St., Newport, Wash. $10/tour, additional $10 for dinner. (509) 447-2401
Guided Tours of Manito Park Gardens - Presented by WSU Master Gardeners. Aug. 14, tours of all gardens during Manito Park Celebration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 26, Joel E. Ferris Perennial Garden, 6 p.m. Meet at the south entrance to the Gaiser Conservatory, Manito Park. Free. (509) 477-2183
“While We’re Waiting” - Workshops for Women Over 40 - Offered by the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension office. Aug. 28-29, Finishing a Straw Bale Structure, $100/weekend, includes lunch, snacks and beverages. Preregistration required. (509) 447-2401
Animals
All Breed Dog Show - Hosted by the Inland Empire Kennel Association. Today, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free; small parking fee. (509) 456-3784
Apalousey All-Breed Trail Ride - Thirteenth annual event hosted by the Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center, featuring trail rides, live music, wagon rides, Dutch oven dinner, cook-off, breakfast and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the museum and heritage center in Moscow, Idaho. Aug. 6-8, Pony Club Grounds, George Hatley’s Ranch, Deary, Idaho. (208) 882-5578, ext. 279
West Plains Community Fair - 4-H and Future Farmers of America clubs, open class exhibits, home and horticulture exhibits, games, food, horse show and many more animals. Aug. 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., BiMart Arena, Cheney. (509) 990-6246