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Masquers to audition for ‘A Snow White Christmas’

SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold auditions next week for its winter play, “A Snow White Christmas,” according to an announcement from Masquers. Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19 and 20, at the theater, according to the announcement. The play will open Dec. 4.

BASIN EVENTS: Oct. 16-24

COLUMBIA BASIN — Whether you feel like shopping, crafting, learning or seeing a show, there’s something happening for you this week in the Basin. 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.

LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: November 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN — No matter where you live in Grant and Adams counties, there’s a library near you with all sorts of activities going on.

‘We’re present and we love them’

Youth Dynamics raises funds at auction

MOSES LAKE — Youth Dynamics raised more than $57,000 at its annual dinner and auction Saturday night, and the money raised goes to provide a friendly haven for middle and high school students in Moses Lake. “We get 100 kids a week coming to YD,” said Youth Dynamics Director Sean Sallis. “They’re getting a really good meal. They’re getting to use the Wi-Fi … and do their homework. They don’t pay anything to come. And one thing we hear from parents is ‘What’s it cost?’ and we’re like, ‘Nothing. It’s free.’ And you know why? Because we’re able to do things like this.” This year’s auction theme was “Back to the ’80s,” and attendees were encouraged to dress in the neon gaudiness of the Reagan era.

EVENTS: Oct. 23-31

COLUMBIA BASIN — We’ll have a full list of Halloween events next week, but here are some non-spooky things to enjoy in the meantime.

HALLOWEEN ROUNDUP: Where to find trunk or treats in your community

COLUMBIA BASIN — These days, a lot of parents are nervous about letting their little monsters – and ghosts and vampires – walk from house to house on Halloween. For those who want to keep the candy gathering close, here are some trunk or treat and fall festival events happening all over the Basin. All events are family-friendly and free to the public unless otherwise noted.

‘Piano Men: Generations’ to rock the Wallenstien Thursday

MOSES LAKE — The Central Basin Community Concert Association’s second concert of the season will showcase two of the most iconic piano stars of the last 60 years. “Piano Men: Generations” will feature the music of Elton John and Billy Joel, performed by father-and-son duo Terry and Nick Davies, who play back-to-back pianos in what their promotional materials call a high-octane, emotionally charged musical journey. “The enthusiasm of a father and son loving music and playing together is a fascinating opportunity for the community,” CBCCA Vice President Judy Twigg said. “For those of us who love music, we’ll probably be clapping our hands and taping our toes.”

BASIN EVENTS: November 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN — November is right around the corner, and the Basin is brimming with things to do. Here are a few ways to get out and about.

GALLERY: A look back at October 2026

MOSES LAKE — October is in the rear-view mirror, but before we dive headlong into November, here’s a look back at some things worth remembering.

CBAA Premier Series offers music, ballet and comedy

MOSES LAKE — Columbia Basin Allied Arts 49th Premier Series is a little shorter than past seasons, but that’s because the focus is on quality over quantity, said CBAA Executive Director Shawn Cardwell. “Allied Arts is really trying to step up the prestige level of the shows that we’re bringing,” Cardwell said. That prestige is reflected this month in the first show, by a living legend: Booker T. Jones. Jones is the founder and last living original member of Booker T. & the MG’s, the instrumental jazz/rhythm and blues band of the 1960s that paved the way for the soul and funk sounds of the 1970s. “(His show has) a lot of storytelling,” Cardwell said. “He’ll be armed with his Hammonnd B organ; its sound is really iconic.”