BASIN EVENTS: April 3-11, 2026
JOEL MARTIN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 months, 1 week 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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Home prices up in most Basin markets
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BASIN EVENTS Nov. 6-14
COLUMBIA BASIN — Now that everyone has adjusted from the Daylight Saving Time changeover, it’s time to get out of the house and off to something fun. Here are a few destinations to check out. Nov. 6 Members Exhibition Gallery opening for show of artworks by museum members. Opening reception 4-7 p.m. at Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: www.moseslakemuseum.com.
Going rogue
Moses Lake salon celebrates creativity and independence
MOSES LAKE — The new salon on East Broadway is called Rogue Collective for a reason. “We had this dream to do it all together,” said owner Dana Mendoza. “That’s where the ‘collective’ came from. It’s a pretty amazing group of women. Everyone has their own separate gifts and talents.” The “rogue” part of the name comes from the fact that the professionals all came from other salons with the same idea: to do things their own way.