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SCC Campus Clean-Up - Earth Week event with SCC's Student Association for Nature and the Environment, Native American Student Organization, Natural Resources Club and Water Resources Club; Wednesday, 1 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 533-7375.

Spring Market - Downtown Spokane - Thursdays through May 3. Fresh-baked goods, flowers, pasta, wooden treasures, fresh eggs and more farm-fresh goods. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Building lobby, 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 232-1950.

Solarbration 2007 - Learn basic solar operation, go on a scavenger hunt and let kids participate in special activities; Friday, 3-7 p.m., Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague. (509) 924-8803.

Spring Antique and Collectors Sale - Custer's 32nd annual sale features over 300 dealers in furniture, china, jewelry and more. Hours are April 27, 4-9 p.m.; April 28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and April 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. $6 for all three days; children under 12 are free. (509) 924-0588.

Public Market at Riverfront Park - Vendors sell arts, crafts and commercial items, no food or beverage products, held Saturdays-Sundays. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Riverfront Park, on the pathway between the Skyride and the Carrousel. (509) 625-6601.

Second Annual Rhubarb Festival - There will be vendors, an art exhibit, rhubarb treats, birdhouse silent auction and a water-wise demonstration garden by the Pend Oreille Master Gardeners. May 5. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 900 W. Fourth, Newport, Wash. (509) 447-9277.

Mother's Day Historic House Tour - Self-guided tour featuring the first-floor interiors of five Mediterranean-style homes around the Cannon Hill neighborhood. Tickets on sale May 1 at the MAC, 2316 W. First Ave. in Browne's Addition. Additional tickets the day of tour. May 12-13. Noon-4 p.m., 703 W. Shoshone Place. $15. (509) 456-3931.

Shabbytique Treasures Vintage Finds and Open Market - Indoor event with vintage furniture, glassware, linens, home and garden dιcor in popular Shabby Chic, French Country-Romantic, Rustic Garden, live music and more. May 12. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Bigelow Gulch Central Grange, 7001 E. Bigelow Gulch. $3/admission, free parking. (509) 991-2782.

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Spokane Rose Society - The group will host Jeff Wyckoff of the American Rose Society speaking on old garden roses. There will also be a potluck dinner; Wednesday, 6 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. (509) 624-2411.

Inland Empire Iris Society - The group's April meeting is also Men's Pie Night; Thursday, 7 p.m., Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. (509) 535-8025.

Hoop House Construction - Learn how to build a hoop house to extend the garden growing season; Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Greentree Natural, 2003 Rapid Lightning Road. $25. (208) 263-8957.

Inland Empire Dahlia Society - The group will sell tubers; Saturday, 8 a.m., Northwest Seed, 7302 N. Division. (509) 599-1335.

Plant Sale - The 27th annual sale hosted by the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane featuring annuals, perennials, herbs and house plants. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Manito Park meeting room, east of the conservatory. (509) 468-9807.

Spokane-Nishinomiya Garden Festival - Inland Empire Bonsai Festival, presenting Bonsai and demonstration by Roger Snipes; Ikebana, flower arrangements by Spokane Ikebana in the classic schools of saga and ikenobo; Aikido Bushin, demonstration of this modern martial art adapted from samurai combat arts; Painting in the Park for all ages, Japanese watercolor/sumi-e and hands-on activities; Authors Maggie Shelton and Libby Coleman of "A Red Lacquer Bridge" will do a book signing and have copies for purchase; Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Manito Park, Japanese Gardens, 18th Avenue at Grand Blvd. Free. (509) 747-4926.

Sundays in the Garden - Joyce Alonzo from the Audubon Society will conduct a bird-watching tour and discussion. Sponsored by The Friends of Manito; Sunday, 8:30 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Cheney. Free. (509) 456-8038.

Roses and Miniature Roses for North Idaho - The Bonner County Master Gardeners present this workshop on how to grow roses. May 2. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Inland Empire Dahlia Society - The group hosts a tuber sale; May 5. 9 a.m., Northwest Seed, 2422 E. Sprague. (509) 599-1335.

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