COLUMBIA BASIN — This week offers opportunities to support local causes or get a jump on your holiday shopping. Here are a few ideas: 

Nov. 1  

'Murder at the Ballet'  

Ballet Fantastique and Columbia Basin Allied Arts present the world’s first interactive murder mystery ballet, where the audience shapes the story’s end with real-time choose-your-own-adventure elements. It’s a dark and stormy night in 1888 for London’s Les Etoiles Ballet Company theater, a thrilling new sort of penny dreadful innovation in the era of Jack the Ripper. Costumes encouraged. 7 p.m. at Big Bend Community College Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake. Info and tickets: www.cba-arts.org.  

Nov. 2  

Christmas Bazaar  

Crafts, candles, baked goods, homemade gifts and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 413 E. Nelson Road, Moses Lake. Info: 937-763-8790.  

Wild + Free Handmade Holiday Market  

Ornaments, bracelets, baked treats, simmer pot kits, crafts and more, all made by homeschooled children. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Covenant Christian School, 1001 N. Grape Drive, Moses Lake. Info: 509-762-9060.  

Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Bi-Annual Auction  

Live and silent auction and banquet. Tickets $70, which includes admission and dinner. The theme is “007 Agents.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Port of Quincy Business and Conference Center, 117 F St. SW. Info: www.quincyvalley.org.  

Lost and Found Pets of Grant County, Washington fundraiser 

This free event will include live music by the cover band Days of Honey, raffles, prizes,and fun. Proceeds will support efforts to rescue, reunite and adopt lost and found pets in Grant County. 6-8 p.m. at Moore Brewing Company, 302 W. Broadway. Info: lafpogcw@yahoo.com. 

Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School 41st Annual Auction

Silent auction, live auction, raffles, and more surprises. This year's theme is "Mystery Masquerade" – a night filled with intrigue, elegance, and excitement. Proceeds help students afford a quality Catholic education. Doors open at 5 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, 520 Nat Washington Way, Ephrata. Info: 509-754-4901. 

Nov. 2-3  

Soap Lake Fall Cleanup  

Get rid of your yard waste and garbage. No concrete, rocks, dirt, car parts of hazardous materials. Free for Soap Lake residents. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 12-4 p.m. Sunday at the Cardboard Recycling Center on Second Avenue Southwest. Info: 509-246-1211.  

Nov. 4 

Palos Verdes at Lakemont ribbon-cutting 

Celebrate Moses Lake’s newest housing development. 12-2 p.m. at 1647 S. Beaumont Drive. Info: 509-765-7888. 

Nov. 4-9  

Distinguished Young Women online auction  

Distinguished Young Women's mission is to empower young women to reach their full potential by making available college scholarships and personal growth experiences to build every participant's intelligence, confidence and leadership skills. Bid today and support the Class of 2025's dreams of a college education. Items and bidding: https://bit.ly/DYWFallAuction24.  

Nov. 6-9 

Piper Barn Christmas Show  

Enjoy a curated collection of gifts, food and treasures to kick off your holiday season. Get us on the calendar, invite your friends and make us your family tradition. 12-7 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at 1508 Road S NE, Moses Lake. Info: www.piperbarn.com. 

Nov. 7-9  

RNR Garden Creations Holiday Market  

Gifts, holiday décor and more. 3-6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at 4101 Dunn St. NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-989-4352.