Columbia Basin events calendar for December 2022

Note: The events below are subject to change without notice at the sole discretion of the organizers. Readers are encouraged to visit the associated websites and call ahead if necessary in order to verify details that may not have been available at press time. Only those legally allowed to consume alcoholic beverages should participate in such events and all event attendees should avoid drinking and driving.

Dec. 2

27th Annual Agricultural Parade

Join the Downtown Moses Lake Association and other sponsors for the annual street party and ag parade in downtown Moses Lake. Entry is free though vendors will charge for goodies and wares. The street party begins at 5 p.m. and the parade will roll out at 7 p.m. The street party will be centered around Sinkiuse Square and floats will line up in the Surf N’ Slide parking lot. Free admission. For more info, visit http://bit.ly/3gQUilr.

Dec. 3

Christmas tunes at The Bookery

Step out to the Bookery at 1 Basin Street NW in downtown Ephrata to listen to Mary Loeffelbein perform a variety of Christmas tunes. Get a new book for yourself or a loved one while you’re out and support local. Event runs from noon to 3 p.m. Free admission. 509-754-5321. TheBookeryEphrata@gmail.com. http://bit.ly/3ELLF3w.

Cocoa for K-9s

Love dogs? Drool a little over a cup of hot cocoa? We get it, and so do local law enforcement officers. Step out to meet K-9 officers from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Moses Lake Police Department and Adams County Sheriff’s Office during this Saturday event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 814 N. Stratford Road in Moses Lake. Photos with Santa will be available for $15 at the event. Funds raised will go toward caring for K-9 officers on and off duty.

Dec. 3 & 10

Bravery and Santa

Join the Brave Warrior Project and get a photo of your little ones with Santa – or get one of you with Chris Kringle, we’re not here to judge – and support a good cause while you’re at it. The Grinch and characters from Disney’s “Frozen” will also be on hand from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. The event will take place at 1705 N. Miller Avenue in Wenatchee and donations for photos will go toward helping children with health conditions access health care.

Dec. 5-10

Quincy Valley Festival of Trees

Swing through downtown Quincy and see a beautiful display of lights and holiday spirit Monday through Saturday of the second week of the month. The event will be held at the Quincy Valley Historical Society’s Harvest Barn with a dozen beautifully decorated trees donated by local businesses to be auctioned off on Dec. 10 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at The Cambridge Assisted Living Center, Errant Cellars, Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce and Washington Trust Bank. Gift baskets will also be raffled off that Saturday. Proceeds go to aid The Cambridge Assisted Living Facility. For more info, visit http://bit.ly/3VfIvw8.

Dec. 7

5th Annual Tip A Cop

Get some dinner at Rock Top Burgers & Brew with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Moses Lake Police Department and students from CB Tech’s Criminal Justice Program. Officers and students will be serving meals that evening and tips will go to support the Shop with a Cop program. Santa will be there to take pictures with. Cost will consist of the food you order and the amount of your donation to the program. Event runs 5:30-8 p.m. For more information visit http://bit.ly/3i8MtYD.

Dec. 7 & 15

Leavenworth Holiday Lights

Alpha Omega Tours & Charters will begin picking up folks at four different locations in Spokane Valley, Northside, Medical Lake and Ritzville between 7 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. The road trip will take visitors to Leavenworth. Folks will have an opportunity to explore the German-inspired town from 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a brief stop in Moses Lake on the way back. Cost is $99 per person. To purchase tickets, visit: http://bit.ly/3u5otbR.

Dec. 10

Annual Quincy Christmas Market

Errant Cellars hosts this event with several vendors stopping by at 15 B Street SE in downtown Quincy. Products include lavender items, jewelry, signs, decor, jams, jellies and other handmade goods. For more information, contact Errant Cellars at errantcellars@gmail.com, online at www.errantcellars.com or call them at 509-289-9422.

Shop like a busy bee

The BeeHive Grange #385 will be hosting the BeeHive Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers can head to 4593 Squilchuck Road in Wenatchee to explore holiday shopping opportunities provided by the nation’s oldest farm-based fraternal organization. There will be several Basin-area vendors there selling arts, crafts, handmade goods and other things to bring about the holiday spirit. For more info visit http://bit.ly/3Ux4UUF.

Dec. 12

Ladies Christmas Party

Ladies can get together for fellowship, crafts, good food and fun at Desert Church Washington in Ephrata at 716 Basin Street NW. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/3gNJkgD.

Dec. 13

Post up

Stop by American Legion Post 209 at 538 W. Broadway in Moses Lake for their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Membership in the American Legion is available to all those who have served in any branch of the U.S. military since Dec. 7, 1941, that have been honorably discharged. Auxillary memberships may be available to non-veterans.

Dec. 15

Snoop Dogg’s Holidaze of Blaze

See Snoop, T-Pain, Warren G and Ying Yang Twins at the Spokane Arena. This brings the seven-time platinum rapper out with a full band for the first time in several years. Tickets are $59-$100+ before fees. For additional information on obtaining tickets visit bit.ly/Snoop22.

Dec. 17

Santa Pub Crawl

Get out of the house for a night on the town – responsibly – in support of a good cause. Participants are asked to bring a $5 donation or a toy to go to those in need during the holidays. The pub crawl will start at Ramerio’s in Othello – 354 S First Avenue – at 1:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to pay for refreshments as they go in order to prevent slowing the pub crawl. Public intoxication is strongly discouraged.

Dec. 31

Last Stand Rodeo Fundraiser

The Coulee City Rodeo Association hosts this New Years Eve fundraiser dinner and auction. The dinner will feature Prime Rib and Salmon with sides. A silent auction will begin at 5 p.m. and a buffet dinner will start at 6 p.m. The evening will wrap up with a live auction of items donated by supporters of the Last Stand Rodeo and the crowning of Miss Coulee City Rodeo 2023. For more information, contact Pete Thiry at psthiry@hotmail.com. Tickets are $50 per plate or $500 per 8-person table. Visit http://bit.ly/3FdRDvN for more information and to purchase admission.