COLUMBIA BASIN — The sun is shining and there’s lots of fun to be had this week in the Basin. Readers with upcoming events are encouraged to email them to jmartin@columbiabasinherald.com. Here are some possibilities: 

June 13 

Free Kids’ Movie: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ 

A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve. Rated PG. Feel free to bring snacks to nibble on while watching the movie, just clean up after yourself before you leave. Showings at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Quincy Public Library, 208 Central Ave. S. Info: 509-787-2359. 

June 13-14 

Lind Combine Derby 

The town of Lind’s biggest community festival, including a demo derby using farm equipment.  Car and pickup races 6 p.m. Friday followed by live music. Large beer garden and the World Famous Lind Lions Club Derby burgers along with plenty of other food choices. Fun for the whole family. 7 a.m. breakfast Saturday, followed by 10:45 kiddie parade, 11 a.m. grant parade, noon barbecue in the park, 2 p.m. pickup races, 3 p.m. combine derby and grain trucks, 8 p.m. live music. Lind Derby Arena, 2883 E. Second St. Info: www.lindcombinederby.com. 

Sage-N-Sun Festival 

Live music, parades, market and food vendors, 3-on-3 basketball tournament and more. Join the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce for a weekend full of fun, entertainment, and community spirit. 3 p.m. Friday-11:45 p.m. Saturday in downtown Ephrata. Info: www.ephratachamber.org. 

June 13-15 

Wilson Creek Bluegrass Jam 

Jam sessions, open mics and live music from the Panhandle Polecats. Free admission. Dry camping available. All day jams Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Panhandle Polecats performance Saturday, 9 a.m. Gospel open mic Sunday at Wilson Creek town park. Info: www.wilsoncreekbluegrassjam.com. 

June 14 

Little Big Show 

Car show and community festival with food, vendors and yard sales. 8 a.m. on Railroad Street, Wilson Creek. 

Farmers Market Dog Days of Summer 

Bring your dog to the market for fresh veggies, local treats, a dog photo booth and pup cups. Dogs must be leashed, supervised and cleaned up after. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: 509-237-2100. 

Run for the Paws 

Join the Columbia Basin K-9 team for the Run for the Paws 5K race. Registration $35 at bit.ly/RunForThePaws2025. 9 a.m. at McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: Columbiabasink9s@gmail.com. 

Crescent Bar Opening Day of Boating Parade 

Captain your ship and join Captain Casey for a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas — well, actually the Columbia River. It's a celebration of pirates, treasure and daring escapades. 10 a.m. at the Crescent Bar Back Bay. Info and registration: crescentbar.org. 

Flag Day Barbecue and Ice Cream Social 

Enjoy delicious food and cool treats while we honor the American flag and learn about the history and significance of Flag Day. Everybody welcome. Hosted by Veterans Operation Creation. Noon at the Quincy Valley Historical Society, 415 F St. SW, Quincy. Info: veteransoperationcreation@gmail.com. 

Monster Truck Nitro Tour 

Prepare for racing, wheelie contests, and jaw-dropping freestyle action at two monster truck shows. Noon-9:30 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info and tickets: https://bit.ly/mlnitrotrucks. 

Mount St. Helens: 45 Years Later 

Special event to recognize the 45th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens. Share your stories of what you remember of that day. 1 p.m. at the Othello Community Museum, 76 Larch St. Info: othellomuseum.org. 

Party in the USA 

Fundraiser for Soroptimist of Moses Lake. Silent auction, raffle, mingling and sipping on something red, white or boozy followed by a star-spangled dinner, speakers and live auction. Proceeds support Soroptimist of Moses Lake’s community programs. 4-10:30 p.m. at Pillar Rock Grill, 1373 Road F.2 NE, Moses Lake. Info and registration: bit.ly/MLSOROP25. 

June 15 

Father’s Day Car Show 

Fun for the whole family. $10 entry fee. 1-4 p.m. at Camas Cove Cellars, 911 Camas Place, Moses Lake. Info: www.camascovecellars.com or www.moseslakeclassiccarclub.com. 

June 17 

Celebrate Life 

Open house and gathering to honor the strength of cancer patients and the unwavering love of their caregivers. Enjoy food, community connection and space to reflect, celebrate and support one another. Please RSVP by June 2. 5-7 p.m. at Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation, 1022 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-4644 or ana@columbiabasincancerfoundation.org. 

June 18 

Life’s Adventure Sip and Paint 

Create a beautiful painting with step-by-step instructions. All supplies included. Beginners welcome. Outside food allowed but not outside beverages; drinks and snacks are available to purchase. Ages 21 and up. 6 p.m. at the Moses Lake Taproom, 530 W. Valley Road. Info and registration: Rusticgirlpainting.com 

Create & Cackle  

Do you like to make stuff? Do you have a project unfinished? Want to just hang out and finish a project? Just drop in, have a drink and a snack and create. Knitting, drawing, sewing, crocheting, perler beading, coloring, painting, origami or basket-weaving — the only limit is what you bring. Bring your own project and drinks/snacks and hang out with like-minded individuals. 6 p.m. at The Main Event, 116 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 843-323-2218.  

June 20 

Soap Lake Library Grand Reopening 

Everyone is welcome to stop by the library, explore the new space, enjoy fun programming, and sign up for the Summer Library Program. 9 a.m. opening reception, 9:45 a.m. family story time, 10:30 a.m. drum beater craft at 32 Main Ave. E., Soap Lake. Info: 509-246-1313. 

The Longest Day Summer Fest 

Enjoy an afternoon of music, delicious food, fun games and activities and community connection and purpose. All proceeds raised during this event will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association, helping support research, advocacy and care for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.  Let’s make the longest day of the year one filled with light, love, and support for a cause close to our hearts. 2-6 p.m. at Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care Center, 830 NW Sunburst Court, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-1900. 

The Side Project in concert 

Free concert by acoustic/pop-folk band The Side Project. The singer-songwriters, originally from Spokane, have recorded six albums and performed on television shows “Dancing With The Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and “The BBC London.” Part of the Moses Lake Creative District Summer Concert Series. 8 p.m. at the Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-3830. 

Outdoor Movie Night: ‘Inside Out 2’ 

Free outdoor movie, popcorn and candy. Registration is requested at https://bit.ly/LCFInsideOut2 so organizers know how many to plan for. 9 p.m. at Lake City Foursquare Church, 333 N. Central Drive, Moses Lake. Info: lakecityfoursquare.org. 

June 20-21 

Moses Lake Airshow 

Prepare for an unforgettable day packed with excitement, talent, and local charm. Daredevil stunt pilots, STOL competition, World RC Invitational and aircraft on display. 7:30 a.m. Friday-6 p.m. Saturday at Grant County International Airport, 7810 Andrews St. NE, Moses Lake. Info: moseslakeairshow.com. 

Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival 

Music from Kildeer String Band, Valentyn Lysenko, Billy Stoops and the Dirt Angels and more, plus games, activities and drum circle. Wide array of foods available within just a few blocks. 10:30 a.m. Friday-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Smokiam Park, Soap Lake. Info: www.friendsofthelowergrandcoulee.org/solawaff. 

June 21 

Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 

Basketball tournament benefiting the Dru Gimlin Foundation. Boys and girls divisions grades 3-12, open and adult divisions for ages 18 and over. Registrations will be accepted up to 3 p.m. June 6. Register at the Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce or online at https://bit.ly/DruGimlin2025. Registration fee is $100 cash/check or $105 online. Check-in at 8 a.m., first games start at 9 a.m. at Central Avenue and D Street Southwest, Quincy. Info: www.QuincyValley.org or drugimlin3on3@gmail.com. 

Family Picnic Day 

Enjoy a day packed with activities and entertainment for all ages. Sponsored by the Downtown Moses Lake Association. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Neppel Park, Moses Lake. Info: 509-770-1700. 

Basin Summer Showdown 

Relaxed, family-oriented car show with multiple trophy categories, raffle prizes, food and vendors. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in front of the Grant County Courthouse, 359 Division Ave. W., Ephrata. Info and registration: bit.ly/BasinSummerShowdown25. 

This weekend at the movies:  

Fairchild Cinemas: Ballerina (R); Final Destination: Bloodlines (R); How to Train Your Dragon (PG); Karate Kid: Legends (PG-13); Lilo and Stitch (PG); Materialists (R); Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning (PG-13); Unholy Trinity (R). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for showtimes.  

Lee Theater: Not posted at press time. See www.leetheaters.com for updates.  

Ritz Theater: No movie this week due to Lind Combine Derby. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates. 

    The Side Project will perform free at McCosh Park in Moses Lake June 20.
  

    The Killdeer String Band will bring a unique blend of Celtic, klezmer and other folk traditions to the second annual Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival Saturday.