BASIN EVENTS: April 3-11, 2026
JOEL MARTIN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 weeks, 6 days AGO
Missoula Children’s Theater will lead a cast of local children in a musical production of “Red Riding Hood” April 6-11.
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Joel Martin has been with the Columbia Basin Herald for more than 25 years in a variety of roles and is the most-tenured employee in the building. Martin is a married father of eight and enjoys spending time with his children and his wife, Christina. He is passionate about the paper’s mission of informing the people of the Columbia Basin because he knows it is important to record the history of the communities the publication serves. | April 3, 2026 3:00 AM
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s finally spring, and fun things to do are popping up all over the Basin. Here are a few options.
April 3
Summer Wood Yard Sale
Spend a morning browsing, finding treasures, and supporting something meaningful. From handmade items to unique finds, every table has a story behind it. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Summer Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 830 NW Sunburst Court, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-1900.
H.E. Gritman Senior Center Bake Sale
Delicious home-baked items just in time for Easter. Arrive early for the best selection. All proceeds support the Senior Center lunch program and other activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or until sold out at 118 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 509-659-1921.
‘Zootopia 2’
Free showing of animated family-friendly movie. Bring your favorite treats to enjoy during the movie; just remember to tidy up before you leave. 1 p.m. at Quincy Public Library, 208 Central Ave. S. Info: 509-787-2359.
April 4
Spring Fling
Say goodbye to winter and hello to fresh finds. Local artisans, handcrafted gifts, fresh baked goods and farm-fresh produce. Presented by the Moses Lake Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-237-2100.
April 6
Mobile Market
Free drive-thru for fresh and nonperishable items. No appointment or paperwork needed – just come by if you need a hand. Limited to 250 families. Provided by Second Harvest Tri-Cities. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Othello High School, 340 S. Seventh Ave. Info: 2-harvest.org.
April 6-11
Spring Break Theater Camp
Missoula Children’s Theater leads a cast of local children in a musical production of Red Riding Hood.” Auditions 3-7 p.m. Monday, rehearsals 3-7:15 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, performances 3 and 6 p.m. Sponsored by Columbia Basin Allied Arts. Saturday at Big Bend Community College Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Pkwy NE, Moses Lake. Info: cba-arts.org.
April 7
Marigold Seed Planting Day
Plant marigold seed starts, take them home, care for them and watch them grow, then transplant them outside when it’s warm enough. Great hands-on learning opportunity for little hands. 10 a.m. at Royal City Public Library, 109 Camelia St. NE. Info: 509-346-9281.
April 9
Singo
Singo is a variation on the traditional game of Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, players are listening to their favorite music. Each player receives a free Singo card printed with the titles of popular songs. While Singo randomly plays song clips, players can sing along and mark matching song titles on their cards. The first player to mark five songs in a row and to shout “Singo” wins the round. Admission is free and prizes will be awarded. 6 p.m. at the Moses Lake Taproom, 530 W. Valley Road. Info: 509-707-0052.
Craft & Chill
Relax, craft, and connect for cozy movie nights where you can bring your own handicraft or explore one at the library and share creative energy in a welcoming space that celebrates community and conversation. Whether you’re crocheting, sketching, painting, folding paper airplanes or just unwinding, there’s a place for everyone. 11 a.m. at George Public Library, 403 S. Washington Way. Info: 509-785-7043.
Columbia Basin Chapter Big Game Banquet
Dinner and auction to support Washington Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Doors open 4:30 p.m. at Grant County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: bit.ly/CBElkAuction26.
Columbia Basin K-9 Fundraiser Banquet
Dinner, raffles and a good time supporting the hardworking K-9 patrol teams in Columbia Basin law enforcement. 5 p.m. at 814 North Stratford Road, Moses Lake. Info: [email protected].
Party for the Paws Dinner Auction
Proceeds support Adams County Pet Rescue. 5 p.m. at 1961 W. Bench Road, Othello. Info: 509-488-5514.
This weekend at the movies:
Fairchild Cinemas: Hoppers (PG); Project Hail Mary (PG-13); Reminders of Him (PG) Scream 7 (R); Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG); The Drama (R); They Will Kill You (R). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for show times.
The Showhouse: They Will Kill You (R); Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG); The Drama (R). See showhouse3.wordpress.com for show times.
Ritz Theater: Holy Days (PG). 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates.
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Crestview school raises funds with jog-a-thon
MOSES LAKE — The students at Crestview Christian School in Moses Lake had a little outside support for their annual jog-a-thon fundraiser Friday. “We had some of the neighbors come over, and they walked a couple of laps with the kids,” said school secretary Kim Dieter. “It was a gorgeous day, perfect for outside activity. Not too hot, not too cold.” About 30 people, including students from both Crestview and Brite Beginnings Preschool as well as some teachers and other adults, ran, jogged or walked around a makeshift track behind the school. Grownup volunteers tallied the laps and kept the walkers hydrated. A neighborhood puppy named River even trotted over and walked a few laps with the children.
Student with Basin roots heads to West Point
MOSES LAKE — The U.S. Military Academy West Point has a reputation as a tough school to get into and an even tougher one to get through. But one young woman with ties to the Columbia Basin is headed there next year. “It was a long process,” said Élodie Bennett of Anchorage, Alaska. “I definitely had to push myself, but it was very much worth it.” Élodie, a senior at South Anchorage High School, is the daughter of David Bennett, a 1982 graduate of Moses Lake High School, and the granddaughter of Tom Bennett, a longtime instructor at Big Bend Community College who still lives in Moses Lake. She’ll follow in her dad’s footsteps next year as she enters West Point.
Youth baseball and softball season kicks off with parade
MOSES LAKE — The youth baseball and softball season kicked off in Moses Lake with the traditional Youth Day Parade downtown Saturday morning. The parking lots at McCosh Park and the Surf ‘n Slide Water Park were filled with pickup trucks and trailers, each decorated in team colors and bearing a team of eager young players from the Moses Lake Youth Baseball Association and the Columbia Basin Girls Softball Association. The parade wound down Fourth Avenue to Division Street, jogged north to head back up Third Avenue to Ivy Avenue, then returned to where they started. “The object is just to get as many kids playing as possible,” said MLYBA vice president Leo Cortez.