Calendar

Five Mile Watershed Public Workshop - Held by the Spokane County Stormwater Utility team at 6:30 p.m. Prior to the workshop, a tour of the watershed area that drains to the Price and Wall Stormwater Infiltration Facility site will be held. Wednesday, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 477-7195.

Spring Market - Downtown Spokane – Thursday. 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.

Spirit Lake Farmers' Market - Fridays 2-7 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 50 vendors with produce, organics, baked goods, antiques, crafts, art, quality used items. Sponsored by the Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce. Route 41 at Maine Street. Free admission. (208) 623-3411.

Community Yard Sale - The event includes plant sale, bike registration and family ID for kids. Information will be available on the services offers at the COPS Shop; Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Neva-Wood COPS, Addison and Wellesley. (509) 625-3355.

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.

Mother's Day Historic House Tour - May 12-13. Self-guided tour featuring the first-floor interiors of five Mediterranean-style homes around the Cannon Hill neighborhood. Tickets on sale at the MAC, 2316 W. First Ave. in Browne's Addition. Additional tickets the day of tour. 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.

Birdwalk - Join Marion Frobe for a walk around the Pines Lakes area to see the ducks in their spring colors and look and listen to returning songbirds. No experience is necessary in identifying birds. Bring binoculars, camera, water and a lunch if you want to extend the day. May 26. 8 a.m.-noon., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Cheney. (509) 328-0621 for reservations.

Roses and Miniature Roses for North Idaho - The University of Idaho Bonner County Master Gardeners present this workshop on how to grow roses; Wednesday, 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; Saturday, 9 a.m., Northwest Seed, 2422 E. Sprague. (509) 599-1335.

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; Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 900 W. Fourth, Newport, Wash.. (509) 447-9277.

Waterwise Watering - Learn smart watering methods and about new watering technology; Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon., Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $10. (509) 477-2048.

Landscaping for Fire Prevention - The University of Idaho Extension and the Bonner County Bonfire Program are presenting this free session on reducing wildfire risk through landscaping. Register by May 7. May 10. 6 p.m., Federal Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint. (208) 263-8511.

Miniature Rose Sale - The Spokane Rose Society's annual Mother's Day miniature rose sale. Hours are May 11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and May 12, 9 a.m. until roses are gone (about noon). Northwest Seed, 2422 E. Sprague. (509) 624-2411.

Garden Expo 2007 – More than 200 garden-related vendors will be at this show presented by the Inland Empire Gardeners. Free seminars, demonstrations, door prizes, and nursery plants to purchase. May 12. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene St. Free admission, free parking. (509) 535-8434.

Mother's Day Floral Arrangements - Portion of the sales will be donated to the Women's and Children's Free Restaurant, a nonprofit Spokane group providing fresh, hot meals three times weekly. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12-13. Paper Garden, 702 W. Main Ave. (corner of Main and Wall). (509) 838-0485.

Noxious Weeds Workshop II - Learn how to control noxious weeds on your land in this workshop held May 14 and 21 and June 4. Registration is required. 6-9 p.m., Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana. $35. (509) 477-2048.

Growing Berries in North Idaho - The Bonner County Master Gardeners present this workshop on growing raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries. May 16. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Delta Gamma Alumnae Flower and Plant Sale - The sale will include annuals, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets and tomato starts. Proceeds will benefit the Lilac Blind Association. May 17. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Camyn's Greenhouse, 4317 S. Garfield. (509) 747-8613.

Planning an Organic Garden - Learn how to prepare soil, transplant and rotate crops. Call to register. May 21. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Greentree Natural, 2003 Rapid Lightning Road, Sandpoint. $25. (208) 263-8957.

Batty about Bats - The Bonner County Master Gardeners present this workshop on how to build a bat house and attract bats to your yard. May 30. 6-8 p.m., Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. $10. (208) 263-8511.

Fertilizing Organically - Learn how to fertilize an organic garden with compost and other organic matter. Call to register. June 4. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Greentree Natural, 2003 Rapid Lightning Road. $25. (208) 263-8957.

Friends of Manito Spring Plant Sale - The semiannual sale of perennial plants. June 16. 10 a.m., Manito Park, east of the Gaiser Conservatory. (509) 456-8038.

Junior Livestock Show - The 72nd annual showing and selling of pigs, goats, lambs and steers. Hours are Wednesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; sale of livestock: Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. (509) 535-6737.

Concerned People for Animals - The group hosts its annual yard and bake sale. Pet microchipping will be available at $10 per pet; Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 5470 Anne St., Coeur d'Alene. (208) 667-6382.

Spokane Parrot Festival - The festival is a fundraiser for two local nonprofit parrot rescues. There will be vendors, live music, comedians, dancers and children's activities. Speakers include: Dr. Stewart Metz, Pamela Clark, Robin Deutsch and more. May 12. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 7501 W. Enoch Road, Clayton, Wash. Free. (509) 299-7577.

Tails on the Trail - The Friends of the Centennial Trail and Partners for Pets invites dogs and their owners to walk a two-mile route on the Centennial Trail. There will be a dog fair following with dog tricks, vendors, contests and more. May 19. 10 a.m., Mission Park, Mission and Perry. (509) 624-7188.

Knights of Santiago Open Horse Show - This is an all breed open horse show and free for the audience to attend. May 26-27. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Valley Mission Horse Arena at Valley Mission Park, Bowdish and Mission. Free viewing. (509) 624-2468.

Novice Horse Show - The Inland Empire Quarter Horse Association is sponsoring this all-novice competition. May 31. 4-8 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Free. (208) 683-1617.

Quarter Horse Silver Circuit Show - The Inland Empire Quarter Horse Association is sponsoring this show featuring halter, western, English and showmanship categories. June 1-3. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Free. (509) 465-0690.

Pet Fest - June 2-3. The fifth annual all breed, all species companion animal trade show featuring pet adoptions, demonstrations, special events, dealers and vendors. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, free/ages 6 and younger, $20/family (2 adults, 2 children), $3 per animal. (509) 244-1712.

World Famous Lipizanner Stallions - for all ages. June 15. 7:30 p.m., Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman. $20.50-$26.50. (509) 325-SEAT.

Spokane Humane Society's Parade of Paws – Fourth annual event. Walk your dog or a shelter dog on a 2- or 4-mile route. Collect pledges from family, friends, co-workers and anyone else who wants to help out. June 16. 6607 N. Havana St. (509) 467-5235.

World Famous Lipizanner Stallions - June 16 at 7:30 p.m., June 17 at 2 p.m. Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $22.50-$29.50. (509) 325-SEAT.