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Basin events for Dec. 10-15

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 4 months AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| December 6, 2022 3:00 PM

Dec. 10

Bravery and Santa

Join the Brave Warrior Project and get a photo of your little ones with Santa – or get one of you with Kris Kringle, we’re not here to judge – and support a good cause while you’re at it. The Grinch and characters from Disney’s “Frozen” will also be on hand from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. The event will take place at 1705 N. Miller Ave. in Wenatchee and donations for photos will go toward helping children with health conditions access health care.

Quincy Valley Festival of Trees

6-9 p.m. at the Quincy Valley Historical Society’s Harvest Barn, 415 F St. SW. A dozen beautifully decorated trees donated by local businesses will be auctioned off. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased prior to the auction at The Cambridge Assisted Living Center, Errant Cellars, Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce and Washington Trust Bank. Gift baskets will also be raffled off that Saturday. Proceeds go to aid The Cambridge Assisted Living Facility. For more info, visit http://bit.ly/3VfIvw8.

Last Chance Christmas Bazaar

10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Time Out Pizza, 1095 Basin St. SW, Ephrata. Local business vendors will be located in both the front and back rooms. Info: 509-754-1111.

Annual Quincy Christmas Market

Errant Cellars hosts this event with several vendors stopping by at 15 B St. SE in downtown Quincy. Products include lavender items, jewelry, signs, decor, jams, jellies and other handmade goods. For more information, contact Errant Cellars at errantcellars@gmail.com, online at www.errantcellars.com or call them at 509-289-9422.

Shop like a busy bee

The BeeHive Grange No. 385 will be hosting the BeeHive Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers can head to 4593 Squilchuck Road in Wenatchee to explore holiday shopping opportunities provided by the nation’s oldest farm-based fraternal organization. There will be several Basin-area vendors there selling arts, crafts, handmade goods and other things to bring about the holiday spirit. For more info visit http://bit.ly/3Ux4UUF.

Marlin Handbell Ringers

3 p.m. at the George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. Ring in the season with 10 ringers and 108 English handbells and experience your holiday favorites through the delightful and enchanting sound of the bells. Doors open at 2:30 for best seating. Admission is $5 for aduylts and free for kids 12 and under, and a hat will be passed for the musicians as well. The Georgettes will serve holiday refreshments. Info: www.georgecommunityhall.com.

Dec. 15

Leavenworth Holiday Lights

Alpha Omega Tours & Charters will begin picking up folks at four different locations in Spokane Valley, Northside, Medical Lake and Ritzville between 7 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. The road trip will take visitors to Leavenworth. Folks will have an opportunity to explore the German-inspired town from 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a brief stop in Moses Lake on the way back. Cost is $99 per person. To purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/3u5otbR.

Dec. 12

Ladies Christmas Party

Ladies can get together for fellowship, crafts, good food and fun at Desert Church in Ephrata at 716 Basin St. NW. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/3gNJkgD.

Holiday Pastel Painting Workshop

1-3 p.m. at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Learn the art of pastels and create a beautiful winter-themed painting. Museum members are eligible for discounts on classes. Cost is $25 and participants should be 14 years of age or older. Info: 509-764-3830.

Dec. 13

Post up

Stop by American Legion Post 209 at 538 W. Broadway in Moses Lake for their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Membership in the American Legion is available to all those who have served in any branch of the U.S. military since Dec. 7, 1941, and who have been honorably discharged. Auxillary memberships may be available to non-veterans.

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