Weekend events for Dec. 16-18
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Santa's got a busy night ahead of him in a few weeks, so a pub crawl with a few friends is planned this weekend to ease up his nerves and get him prepped for the big day.
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COLUMBIA BASIN - The events below offer local entertainment in the Basin to those who are getting a little cabin-feverish. Events are subject to change at the organizers' discretion.
Dec. 17
Santa Pub Crawl
Get out of the house for a night on the town – responsibly – in support of a good cause. Participants are asked to bring a $5 donation or a toy to go to those in need during the holidays. The pub crawl will start at 1:30 p.m. at Ramiro’s, 354 S. First Ave., Othello. Participants are encouraged to pay for refreshments as they go in order to prevent slowing the pub crawl. Public intoxication is strongly discouraged.
Ritzville Winter Fest
Various locations in downtown Ritzville. Quinter Fest 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at th4e Legion Hall; Christmas at the Museum 1-4 p.m. at the Train Depot; gingerbread contest 1 p.m. at Pioneer Plaza; Ornament hunt 2 p.m. and Santa Parade 2:30 p.m. Info: www.ritzvillechamber.com.
Dec. 17-Jan. 31
All the Feels Reading Challenge
Othello Library, 101 E. Main St. Learn about the history of emojis, explore their importance and discover fun activities to express yourself, all while earning badges on a bingo card. Teens and adults can win a special edition mug for teens and kids can win a free book while supplies last. Registration: midcolumbialibraries.beanstack.org/reader365.
If you have a community event going on that you'd like to include in this listing, email it to [email protected] with the date, time, admission cost and location for consideration.
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