COLUMBIA BASIN — Winter’s not over yet, but you can almost see spring from here. Here are a few ways to get out and about this week in the Basin.

Feb. 13 

Community Breakfast 

Pancakes and sausage or biscuits, gravy and sausage, coffee and orange juice, plus door prizes. $7 dine in, $8 take-out. Proceeds support H.E. Gritman Senior Center. 7-10 a.m. at 118 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 509-659-1921. 

Comedy Night 

Featuring comedians Rachel Aflleje, Erin Ingle and Luis Mendez. Tickets and info: https://bit.ly/MooreBrewingValentines26. 

Feb. 14 

Family Speed Puzzling 

Bring your crew of up to four people to see if you can complete a 350-piece puzzle first. The winning group will receive a gift card to the store. Cost is $20, and participants keep the puzzle whether they win or not. 1-2 p.m. at Sandbox Bookstore and Games, 102 E. Third Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-761-9630. 

Leanna Shannon 

Live music for Valentine’s Day. 5-7 p.m. at Moore Brewing Co., 302 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-707-0192. 

Feb. 16 

Safe Sitter with Intro to CPR 

Safe Sitter is for young teens in grades 6-8 who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. This instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR. In addition, Safe Sitter teaches young teens life and business skills so that they know how to be prepared, be responsible and be considerate whether they are babysitting or doing odd jobs for family, friends, or neighbors. 9 a.m. at Heart Matters Education Group, 341 Basin St. NW, Ephrata. Info and registration: www.hmedgroup.com. 

Feb. 18 

Working Families Tax Credit Assistance 

Working families in Washington may qualify for the Washington Families Tax Credit, which could bring as much as $1,330. State Department of Revenue representatives are available to help with filling out the paperwork to claim the credit. Don't miss this opportunity to ensure you receive the refund you're entitled to. Participants should have copies of their tax returns for the years they’re claiming. Call Melissa at 253-290-2480 and leave a message to set up an appointment. 2-5 p.m. at  Worksource Central Basin, 309 E. Fifth Ave., Moses Lake. 

Feb. 19 

DMLA 2026 Kickoff Event 

Join the Downtown Moses Lake Association for a recap of 2025 and plans for 2026. Light refreshments provided. RSVP to [email protected]. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Moore Brewing Co., 302 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-770-1700. 

Feb. 20-21 

‘Grease’ 

The Ephrata High School Drama Department is presenting its second week of Grease. Located at Ephrata High School’s Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Reserved seats are $15 and general admission seats are $10. 

Feb. 21 

Soap Lake Community & Senior Center Supporters Open House 

Volunteers are needed to support center programs and expand open hours. Meet new friends and support your community. Light refreshments will be served. 10 a.m. to noon at Soap Lake Community & Senior Center, 121 Second Ave. SE. Info: 360-632-0370. 

Lantern Festival 

An evening of glowing lanterns, music, food, photos and festival energy. The event will be using led candles and will work closely with Grant County Fire District 7 to ensure safety. The event starts at 3 p.m. at Soap Lake Spa and Resort. For more information, visit SoapLakeCOC.org/lanternfestival.  

Autism Movie Day: ‘GOAT’ 

Autism-friendly screening of the animated film “GOAT,” the story of a small goat who gets a chance to pursue big dreams. Lights and sound will be lowered for sensory-friendly viewing, and there will be a little extra room for viewers with the wiggles. Tickets and rules available at bit.ly/AutismGOATmovie. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., movie begins at 1 p.m. at Fairchild Cinemas, 233 N. Block St., Moses Lake. Info: grantcountyautism.org. 

Checkered Chunky Blanket Workshop 

Learn how to create a checkered chunky blanket, plus how to make and add embellishments. Participants who don’t finish their blanket at the event will leave with the knowledge and written instructions to finish it at home. Must supply own yarn. 2-6 p.m. at Camas Cove Cellars, 911 Camas Place, Moses Lake. Info, registration and yarn specifications: rusticgirlpainting.com. 

Sage Roots: Mom Support Group 

Free support group for mothers of children 0-5 years old. Hosted by Grant County Health District in partnership with Embrace Women’s Health and Midwifery Care and Prenatal Support Washington. 2-3 p.m. at 827 Colonial Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-766-7960. 

Enchanted Evening 

Enjoy a magical night of family fun featuring crafts, games, face painting, ice cream floats, dancing and appearances by fairy tale characters and superheroes. For ages 12 and younger and their parents. Hosted by Moses Lake Choir Boosters. 6-9 p.m. at Moses Lake High School, 803 E. Sharon Ave. Tickets and info: mlhs.ticketspice.com/enchantedevening2026.  

The Bada Bings 

Live music from Wenatchee’s good-time rock-and-roll band. 9 p.m. at Sporty’s Bar & Grill, 507 E. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. Info: www.sportysml.com. 

This weekend at the movies: 

Fairchild Cinemas: Bendito Corazon (not rated); Crime 101 (R); Dracula (R); GOAT (PG); Iron Lung (R); Melania (PG); Send Help (R); Solo Mio (PG); Strangers: Chapter 3 (R); Wuthering Heights (R); Zootopia 2 (PG). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for show times. 

The Showhouse: Wuthering Heights (R); Solo Mio (PG); GOAT (PG); I Can Only Imagine 2 (PG). See showhouse3.wordpress.com for show times. 

Ritz Theater: Mercy (RPG-13). 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates. 

    The Autism Support Group of Grant County will hold a sensory-friendly showing of the animated film “GOAT” Feb. 21 at Fairchild Cinemas in Moses Lake.