BASIN EVENTS: Oct. 9-17
JOEL MARTIN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 hours, 57 minutes AGO
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. | October 9, 2026 3:00 AM
COLUMBIA BASIN — The days are warm, the nights are getting chilly and there are plenty of chances to get out and about. Here are a few.
Oct. 10
Fall Festival
Live music, food, vendors, kids’ activities, animals to feed, hayrides and more. Lots of room to run and play or sit and relax while listening to the music and sipping some fresh apple cider. 12-5 p.m. at Cloudview Farms, 17305 Frey Rd, Ephrata. Info: cloudviewfarm.org.
Murder & Moonlight at Moore Manor
Interactive murder mystery party where you become part of the story. You are invited by the esteemed Count Dragula, the “Queen” of Moore Manor, to celebrate at the Blood Moon Ball where night walkers and blood drinkers celebrate their immortal life. Throughout the evening, attendees will become the undead investigators to solve the mystery that unfolds. Vampire- and goth-inspired costumes are highly encouraged. Must be 21 or older. Presented by Columbia Basin Allied Arts and Moore Brewing Co. 6 p.m. at Moore Brewing Co., 302 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. Info: moorebrewingco.com.
Crossroads Resource Center Banquet
Fundraiser dinner to support Crossroads Resource Center in Moses Lake and Ephrata. Speaker is Scott Klusendorf. 6 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: pregnancywa.org.
Oct. 11
Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra
The Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra has a long tradition as one of the finest student/community orchestras in the region and its repertoire contains some of the most demanding pieces in orchestral music. Presented by Central Basin Community Concert Association. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., show at 3 p.m. at Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Pkwy NE, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: www.communityconcertsml.org.
Oct. 12
Candidate Forum
Hear from candidates for Congress, state legislature and Grant County offices. 6-8 p.m. at the Moses Lake Civic Center Auditorium, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: www.moseslake.com.
Oct. 16
‘My Family (Mi Familia)’ screening
Spanning three generations, “My Family (Mi Familia)” is a heartfelt drama that follows the Sánchez family as they build their lives in East Los Angeles. Through love, hardship, triumph, and sacrifice, the film explores the immigrant experience, the strength of family bonds, and the traditions that connect one generation to the next. Lowrider show and taco truck before the screening. Sponsored by Columbia Basin Allied Arts, EDUBS C/S and the Moses Lake Creative District. $12 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m., film begins at 7 p.m. at the Moses Lake Civic Center Auditorium, 401 S. Balsam St. Tickets and info: www.cba-arts.org.
Oct. 17
Othello Fall Festival
Trunk or treat, contests, food and family activities, plus a movie at dusk. Sponsored by the Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce. 2-9 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 870 S. Shady Lane. Info: 509-488-2683.
Youth Dynamics Benefit Auction
Jump back to the 1980s and support Youth Dynamics outreach ministry. Come dressed as your favorite ’80s movie star and help raise money for local youth. 7 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: [email protected].
This weekend at the movies:
Fairchild Cinemas: Angel and the Badman (PG-13); Avengers Endgame: Encore (PG-13); Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (PG-13); Digger (R); Forgotten Island (PG); Heart of the Beast (PG-13); Other Mommy (R); Practical Magic 2 (PG-13); Resident Evil (R); Social Reckoning (R); Verity (R). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for showtimes.
The Showhouse: Verity (R). See othelloshowhouse.com for showtimes.
Ritz Theater: By Any Means (R). 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates.
Crossroads Resource Center, which supports pregnant women with free counseling, baby supplies and ultrasounds, will hold its fundraiser banquet Saturday.ARTICLES BY JOEL MARTIN
Fall is time to clean out the garden and get ready for next year
MOSES LAKE — 2026 is at that awkward stage; the days are still almost summer-warm, but the nights are beginning to get chilly. That means there’s a lot to accomplish before winter comes howling to our door. “It’s time to start cleaning up your garden,” said Columbia Basin Garden Club President Valerie Parrott. “Spent annuals, most vegetable plants, tomato plants, it’s time to pull them up … It’s time to start harvesting your carrots, too, and dig your potatoes. You don’t want your potatoes to freeze.”
One for the books
Literary-themed auction raises funds for Boys & Girls Club
MOSES LAKE — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin’s 31st annual dinner and auction was a literary mishmash Saturday, where Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter mingled with the Cat in the Hat, the Dread Pirate Roberts and Buttercup and denizens of Middle-Earth. “We’re bringing books to life,” said Resource Development Director Nicole Jackson, who did the lion’s share of planning the event. “Our vision from the get-go was to look out in the banquet hall and see books come to life around every table.” One of the items traditionally auctioned off at the event is the right to select the next year’s theme, and last year Chuck Yarbro Auctioneers won that right. The theme they chose was “The Enchanted Library.”
BASIN EVENTS: Oct. 9-17
COLUMBIA BASIN — The days are warm, the nights are getting chilly and there are plenty of chances to get out and about. Here are a few.