Basin community calendar for June 23-25
COLUMBIA BASIN – There’s no need to be bored this weekend. Head out to enjoy these community events and spend some time with your neighbors.
June 23
Comedy on the Columbia
An evening of hilarity with Sam Miller, Travis Sherer and Timmy Booth. Tickets $25. 8 p.m. at Tower Pizza, 8995 Crescent Bar Road NW, Quincy. Info: 509-787-0102.
Washington State Junior Horse Show
Sponsored by the Grant/Adams/Lincoln 4-H Youth Development Program. Show runs through June 25 at the Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake.
Comunidades Sin Fronteras open house
A chance to see the progress Communidades sin Fronteras is making to bring free internet to low-income families in central Washington. 5 p.m. at the Casa Kino Apartments, 705 Central Ave. N., Quincy. Info: comunidadessinfronteraswa@gmail.com.
June 23-24
Ridin’ the Rails
Family Playtime at the Museum featured trains and train sets. Bring the kids and grandkids for a fun and free time of learning and enjoyment. There’s a real working HO-scale train to run, a wooden train to play in and take photos with and small train sets for all ages to built and play with. Info: www.qvhsm.com.
June 24
Pride Color Run and Celebration
Second Annual Pride Celebration with fun run, performers and dancing. Family-friendly event. Color run begins at 9 a.m., celebration at 11 a.m. at the Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-8402 or https://bit.ly/3Pgj11F.
Pancake breakfast
Enjoy buttermilk pancakes with scrambled eggs and links. 9-11:30 a.m. at the Soap Lake Senior Center, 121 Second Ave. SE. Info: 509-246-1913.
Gavin McLaughlin
Live music from a local entertainer. 7 p.m. at Tower Pizza, 8995 Crescent Bar Road NW, Quincy. Info: 509-787-0102.
Quincy Public Market flea market
There’s something for everyone at this event. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Quincy Public Market, 1004 F St. SW. Info: 509-794-3445.
Bird Walk
Hosted by Central Basin Audubon Society. A diversity of bird species is to be found, from swallows and ducks to hawks and songbirds. Experienced birders will be along to assist in bird ID. All ages welcome, whether a member or not. Walk is expected to be about two miles. No pre-registration required. 8-10 a.m. at Potholes State Park. Meet at the first parking area past the Camp Host site. Bring your Discover Pass and binoculars if you have some. No dogs, please. Info: 509-475-3143.
June 25
Forgotten Trails and Lost Ancient Lake Gold’
Local historian Todd Thaemert will discuss Quincy in the late 1800s and the legends of buried gold along the Columbia River. 4 p.m. at the Pioneer Church at the Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum, 415 F St. SW.