SENIOR EVENTS: March 2026
JOEL MARTIN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 1 week AGO
Bluegrass band Corral Creek will perform at the George Community Center March 21.
COURTESY PHOTO/CORRAL CREEK
The Quincy High School production of “Footloose” continues this weekend.
Youth Outdoors Unlimited, which takes disabled children hunting and fishing, will hold its fundraising banquet Saturday.
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. | March 4, 2026 3:00 AM
COLUMBIA BASIN — Plays, art shows, auctions and more await seniors in the Columbia Basin this month. Here are some opportunities to get out and about in March.
March 6-7
‘Footloose’
Quincy High School presents “Footloose.” 7 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 and March 5-6, 2 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 6 at Quincy High School Performing Arts Center, 403 Jackrabbit St. Tickets and info: https://bit.ly/QHSFootlooseTix.
March 6
‘Cascadia: Art and Chemistry’
Opening reception for an exhibit by central Washington artist Tarra C. Hall-Ward. Hall-Ward artistically translates the chemistry and science of the PNW. Throughout the exhibit, inspiration from geology, pigments and aromatic chemistry intertwine with the innate properties, texture and intuitive mark-making of oil paints, watercolor and pencil. Light refreshments will be served. 4-7 p.m. at Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: 509-764-3822.
‘The Deep Below, The Sky Above’
Opening reception for exhibit by local artists, centered around landscapes and underwater scenes in many different media. Refreshments and beverages will be served. Exhibit runs through April 25. 5-7 p.m. at Up Town Art Gallery, 301 W. Broadway Ave., Ste. A, Moses Lake. Info: https://bit.ly/UpTownGalleryML.
Artrageous
Picture a spectacle where music, dance, and live painting collide in a mesmerizing fusion, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats. Artrageous is a visual concert that fuses the mesmerizing music of original recording artists and composers with multisensory, dynamic live art curated by award-winning artists. The combined experience creates an immersive journey designed to create lasting memories and a sense of purpose and joy while stimulating your mind and senses. 7 p.m. at Big Bend Community College Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Parkway, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: www.cba-arts.org.
March 7
Dr. Seuss Bingo and Silent Auction
Oh, the fun you’ll sponsor! Proceeds benefit Big Bend Cooperative Preschool. 4:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1020 A St., Moses Lake. Info: bigbendcooperativepreschool.com.
Youth Outdoors Unlimited Auction
Live and silent auction and banquet. Proceeds go to take youth with disabilities or life-threatening illness on hunting and fishing trips. 4:30-9:30 p.m. at Best Western Plus Lake Front Hotel, 3015 W. Marina Drive, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: https://charityauction.bid/YOUMosesLake2026.
March 13-17
‘Up the Down Staircase’
Step inside the halls of a bustling urban high school where idealism meets reality in this heartfelt and often humorous story of a young teacher finding her way. The play follows Sylvia Barrett as she begins her first teaching job – full of hope, enthusiasm, and big dreams. But between endless paperwork, rule books, red tape, and unforgettable students, she quickly learns that education is about far more than lesson plans. 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, 2 p.m. Saturday matinee at Moses Lake High School, 803 E. Sharon Ave. Info and tickets: https://bit.ly/MLHS-UTDS.
March 13
Sourdough for Beginners
Are you ready to finally take the plunge into sourdough and all of its benefits? Come learn a skill as old as time and get your hands doughy. Laura, a WSDA-certified commercial sourdough baker and instructor, will teach you all you need to know to bake an artisan sourdough boule from start to finish. Tickets $99, available at https://bit.ly/SourdoughTix26. 5-7:30 p.m. at The Drip, 123 W. Third Ave., Moses Lake. Info: [email protected].
Comedy Night
Featuring Tacoma-based Robert Ca$h Moore. 7 p.m. at Rick’s Eatery, 819 W. Third Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-761-9644.
March 14
Lucky Finds Market
Local treasures, fresh spring foods, unique handmade gifts and more at this offseason event by the Moses Lake Farmers market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Dr NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-237-2100 or farmersmarketml.com.
Brews & Tunes
Check out regional breweries, cideries and distilleries, local music and a whole downtown full of shopping. Non-alcoholic options are available. Participants will receive seven tasting tickets, a map of the event, swag bag and a customized tasting glass. 1-5 p.m. starting at Sinkiuse Square, 306 SD. Ash St., Moses Lake. Info and tickets: 509-770-1700 or downtownmoseslake.org.
Coffee & Canvas Spring Paint Event
Guided paint session with artist Nellie Hoots. Invite your friends and family for an evening of creativity, laughter, and maybe a little tea party magic. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Desert Rose Cafe, 745 E. Hemlock St, Othello. Registration and info: https://bit.ly/SpringPaint3-26.
March 17
Moses Lake Chamber Business Expo
Discover a vibrant showcase of local businesses, enjoy delicious food and drinks, play fun games, and connect with neighbors during a spirited community celebration together. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes & Shamrocks.” 4-7 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Dr NE, Moses Lake. Info and registration: www.moseslake.com.
March 18
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.
March 19
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.
March 21
Cruisin’ into Spring Car Show
Classics, lowriders and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Dr NE, Moses Lake. Info: www.gcfairgrounds.com/cruisin.
Corral Creek
Bluegrass concert featuring American roots music and storytelling. Adults $5, kids 12 and younger free. There will be a hat-pass for the musicians. Refreshments served by the Georgettes. 5 p.m. at the George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. Info: www.georgecommunityhall.com.
March 24
Gentlemen’s Quartet
Instrumental quartet with female vocalist. GQ is a modern, elegant take on some of the most famous music ever written, fusing together multiple genres in a perfect symphony of sophistication, virtuosity and humor. Sponsored by Central Basin Community Concert Association. Tickets $30 for adults, $10 for students, with special rates for families and music teachers and students. 7 p.m. at the Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: www.communityconcertsml.com.
March 26
‘Big Trouble in Little China’
Screening of the 1986 action comedy film starring Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall. 2 p.m. at the Ephrata Senior Center, 124 C St. NW. Info: www.ephrataseniorcenter.org.
The Quincy High School production of “Footloose” continues this weekend.
Youth Outdoors Unlimited, which takes disabled children hunting and fishing, will hold its fundraising banquet Saturday.ARTICLES BY JOEL MARTIN
Family drama
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ opens Friday in Quincy
QUINCY — The Biblical story of Joseph will come to life in song this weekend, as Quincy Valley Allied Arts opens “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Friday. “(The writers) originally wrote it for a kids’ school,” Director Brian Higgins said. “You have a bunch of different genres of music. There’s a country-western song in the show. There’s a sad song. There’s a little bit of early rap elements. It’s kind of a tour through different musical genres to keep kids interested.” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” follows a story familiar to many from the Bible. The patriarch Jacob has 12 sons, but his clear favorite is Joseph, the second-youngest, who has dreams that his destiny is to rule over his brothers. Naturally, the other 11 are not huge fans of this idea, and when Jacob gives Joseph a fancy coat of many colors, that proves too much for them and they sell him into slavery.
Youth Dynamics to mark 30th anniversary
MOSES LAKE — Youth Dynamics will hold a three-day party this week to mark 30 years of Christian outreach. “I was talking to the president of Youth Dynamics, and I (said), ‘I’d really like to do a celebration weekend,’” said Moses Lake Youth Dynamics Director Sean Sallis. “It’s not a fundraiser; we’re not going to have an auctioneer here selling items or anything like that.” The event will celebrate four pillars of Youth Dynamics’ ministry over the years.
Farm fun
Palmer’s Adventure Farm features friendly animals, play equipment and apple artillery
MOSES LAKE — There’s a whole lot to do at Palmer’s Adventure Farm, about five miles east of Moses Lake. We have a train for the kids to go on,” said Shane Palmer, who owns Palmer’s Adventure Farm with his brother Kyle Palmer and their wives Vanessa and Janelle. “We added animals this spring. We’ve got a mini-Highland cow. We’ve got goats and bunnies and donkeys, and they can feed the animals. We just put in two jump pads for the kids. They’re air pillows inflated with a big blower and a fan, and the kids jump on it like a trampoline and have a blast. We’ve got a mega-slide (and) a double barrel slide into a corn pit. It’s like a sandbox, but it’s full of corn and the kids play in it.” Palmer’s Adventure Farm started out four years ago as Strawbelly’s Straw Maze on Wheeler Road, Shane said.