Basin briefs for Dec. 30, 2019

The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center will screen “The Lion King” this Saturday at its monthly Free Family Saturday.

In the film, a remake of Disney’s beloved animated feature, Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy, and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The film is rated PG for sequences of violence and peril and some thematic elements.

The movie begins at noon at the Civic Center Auditorium, 401 S. Balsam St. Free registration is required and can be made by going online to www.mlrec.com and navigating to the Online Registration page. It is also possible to register in person at the museum.

If you have any questions about this event contact the Museum at (509) 764-3830 or Museum Curator Ann Schempp at aschempp@cityofml.com.

ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Golf Course is projecting a net profit of approximately $10,000 in 2019. That was the report that Patrick Dorsing of the Royal Golf Club Association gave to the Royal City Council during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17. As part of the city’s contract with the golf course association, the association is expected to come and talk about the budget for the current year and what they are projecting for the next year.

While the 2019 budget is expecting a large net profit, 2020 is only expecting a profit of $4,200. The profits from 2019 are due to extra inventory, such as fertilizer, that the association purchased in 2018. In 2020, they will have to repurchase that inventory. They also expect to lose some memberships.

“It is my understanding that the golf course doesn’t make money every year,” said Shilo Christensen, finance director for the City of Royal City. “Sometimes they come out even. Sometimes they lose money.”

The council approved the city’s 2020 annual payment of $5,000 to the golf course. The payment is part of the city’s and golf associations contract.