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Columbia Basin events for June 21-29, 2024

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 1 month AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| June 21, 2024 1:30 AM

MOSES LAKE — This week offers several opportunities for fun. Step out and enjoy the summer weather at these events.

June 21

Summer Concert Series

The Wenatchee Big Band will kick off the series of free concerts throughout the summer sponsored by the Moses Lake Creative District. The Wenatchee Big Band features the classics from the Swing era. 8 p.m. in Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park at 401 West Fourth Ave., Moses Lake.

Friday Open Mic Night

Open Mic Friday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. continue as a popular opportunity at the Soap Lake Senior Center, 121 Second Ave. SE, Soap Lake, to drop in and express yourself via music, poetry, dancing, storytelling or some other art form. All ages are welcome. $1 for entry. Unique snacks and food are available for purchase.

June 22

Find a furry friend

Columbia Basin Pet Rescue will be at Hales Farm and Feed in Ephrata on Saturday to give folks a chance to meet dogs that are available for adoption. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://bit.ly/4c7HUVM 

Live music at ENZO

ENZO Italian Restaurant will host Chris Anderson for a live music show from 6-9 p.m. Anderson is known for tackling a wide variety of genres including soul. https://bit.ly/3KRDHJO 509-361-1111. 1345 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake.

June 22 and 29

Moses Lake Farmers Market

Each Saturday from May through October, the Moses Lake Farmers Market offers area shoppers the chance to buy crafts, produce and other household items that are produced locally. Held in McCosh Park at 401 W. Fourth Ave. in Moses Lake from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors can enjoy some time at the park in addition to an opportunity to shop local. The event is free to attend.

June 27

BMX Skills Clinic

Garrett Montney, a Team USA BMXer, will host this clinic to help those interested learn the basics of BMX riding. The event costs $20 and will be held at the Moses Lake BMX track at 615 S. Florence Ave. in Moses Lake. https://bit.ly/BMXFUNML 

June 28 

Summer Concert Series

Santa Poco takes the stage for the second free concert sponsored by the Moses Lake Creative District. Seattle-based Santa Poco focuses on a contemporary country sound. 8 p.m. in Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park at 401 West Fourth Ave., Moses Lake.

June 29

Family Picnic Day at Neppel Landing

The Downtown Moses Lake Association invites the public to join them for a fun community picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. A variety of activities and vendors will be available for people to enjoy including free face painting from Amy’s Artistic Expressions, temporary tattoos from Obsidian Tattoo and several others. Food vendors will be on hand and the Malditos Car Club will have vehicles for attendees to check out. There is no cost to attend due to sponsorships from Group14, iFiber Communications, Renewal by Anderson, Vyve Broadband, Weinstein Beverage and T-Mobile. 












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