BASIN EVENTS: Sept. 12-20

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s the last official week of summer and the Basin is brimming with fun things to do. Here are a few: 

Sept. 12 

H.E. Gritman Senior Center Fundraising Breakfast  

Enjoy a homemade breakfast of pancakes and sausage or biscuits and gravy and sausage. Cost is $7 and all ages are welcome. All proceeds go to support the activities at the Senior Center. 7:30-10 a.m. at 118 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 509-659-1921.  

‘Don Nutt: A Tortured Land’ 

Opening of exhibition by Coulee City artist Don Nutt. Nutt’s oil paintings capture the spirit of the Grant County and its landscape, people and creatures. Free reception with refreshments and a chance to meet the artist. 4-7 p.m. at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: 509-764-3830.   

B Street Block Party 

Music, dancing and community under the stars. Live music by The Cayoneros, a high-energy band out of Ellensburg known for their perfect blend of classic and modern country, honky-tonk rhythms, and irresistible Latin deep cuts. 5:30-10 p.m. on B Street in downtown Quincy. Info: 509-787-2140 or quincyvalley.org. 

Sept. 13 

Farmer Consumer Awareness Day 

Farmer Consumer Awareness Day is a day for farmers to show how food is produced, and for consumers to learn. The festival includes a parade, farm equipment display, quilt show, vendors, tours, fun run, car show and more. 9 a.m. at Quincy Middle School, 16 Sixth Ave. SE, Quincy. Info: www.quincyfcad.org. 

Hartline Community Days  

Parade, kids’ games, vendors, pickleball and bean bag tournaments, and a donation-only lunch. 10:30 a.m. at Hartline City Park. Info: 509-641-0323. 

Art on Third  

See local artists and their works gathered in downtown Moses Lake. There will be crystal artists, jewelry, painting and photography and more, as well as opportunities for guests to make their own works of art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at East Third Avenue and South Alder Street, Moses Lake. Info: www.cba-arts.org.

Sip & Stroll  

Explore local businesses, taste Washington wineries, cideries and spirits, and listen to local musicians. There will also be a car show with classics, customs, low riders and more. 1-5 p.m. at Sinkiuse Square, 216 W. Third Ave., Moses Lake. Info: downtownmoseslake.com

Care Fair  

Local nonprofits and service organizations ready to show what they’re all about and ways to give back to the community. Noon-5 p.m. at 313 S. Ash St., Moses Lake. Info: caremoseslake.com/care-fair.  

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 

Fundraiser to support research into Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Registration 9 a.m., flower ceremony 10 a.m., walk begins 10:30 a.m. at McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: https://bit.ly/ALZWLK25. 

Sept. 18 

Friends of the Moses Lake Library Book Sale 

Peruse through gently used books and take home a new treasure for your home library. Proceeds go to help fund library programs. 2-6 p.m. at the Moses Lake Public Library, 418 E. Fifth Ave. Info: 509-771-7634. 

Live music with Owen Barnhart 

Country solo artist Owen Barnhart’s sets include soulful banjo, fingerpicking guitar and a crystal clear voice - covering everything from classic country and Americana to classic rock and folk tunes. 7 p.m. at Gård Public House, 1122 Evergreen Ave. NW, Royal City. Info: owenbarnhart.com. 

Sept. 18-21 

Deutschesfest  

Four-day celebration of German heritage with parade, bed races, German food and beer garden, live music and more in downtown Odessa. Info: www.deutschesfest.net.  

Sept. 19 

Wototo Children’s Choir 

Children’s choir from Uganda, East Aftrica will perform songs from their album “Better Days — There Is Hope.” 7 p.m. at Moses Lake Alliance Church, 1100 N. Grape Drive. Info: 509-765-6656. 

Sept. 20 

Royal Drill Team Golf Scramble 

Come out for a day of golf, camaraderie, and friendly competition. On-course enhancements, thrilling challenges and plenty of prizes for all skill levels. All proceeds benefit the Royal Drill team. $400 per four-person team. Info and registration: 509-855-2499.

Autism Acceptance Day 

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day full of community, awareness, and fun to honor the autism community. Hosted by the Autism Support Group of Grant County. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of the Grant County Courthouse, 35 C St. NW, Ephrata. Info: grantcountyautism.org. 

Trucks Gone Wild 

Off-road competition. Basin RV Sales & Service $5,000 Bounty Hole and Winzler Vehicle Licensing $5,000 Freestyle Mega Truck Competitions highlight the event with $17,000 in payouts on the line for all competitors. Free to the public. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Moses LakeMud Flats and Sand Dunes ORV area. Info: 509-707-7007. 

This weekend at the movies:  

Fairchild Cinemas: Bad Guys 2 (PG); Conjuring: Last Rites (R); Demon Slayer Infinity Castle (Not rated — available with English dub or in Japanese with English subtitles); Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) Freakier Friday (PG); Jurassic World Rebirth (PG-13); Light of the World (PG)  The Long Walk (R); Toy Story: 30th Anniversary (G); Weapons (R). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for showtimes.

The Showhouse:  Downton Abbey (PG); The Conjuring (R); Light of the World (PG); See showhouse3.wordpress.com for show times. 

Ritz Theater: Weapons (R) 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates. 

    Deutschesfest will celebrate the region’s Russian German heritage Thursday through Sunday with beer, German food and bed races in Odessa.
  

    Moses Lake will take to the streets to support dementia research Saturday at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.