April 2023 community calendar

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April 1

Family Free Saturday

April Fool’s dirt cake. Is this a potted plant, or a tasty treat? Come and find out. Continues until supplies have been exhausted. Adult must accompany child during activity (no drop-offs).12-2 p.m. at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam. Info: 509-764-3830.

April 3

Hi Tide

The sounds of the Caribbean will be coming to the stage at the Wallenstien Performing Arts Center with the performance of the Cayman Islands duo Hi Tide. Shane Allenger and Sean Hennings combine acoustic guitar, drums and vocals. The concert is sponsored by the Central Basin Community Concert Association.

The concert is at 7 p.m. at the Wallenstien Performing Arts Center, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake. Tickets will be available at the door and are $30 for adults, $10 for students, $65 for a family and $35 for a single-parent family. More information is available at www.communityconcertsml.com.

April 4

TOPS

Weight loss support group. 8 a.m. every Tuesday at Lake City Foursquare Church, 333 N. Central Drive. Info: 509-350-2175.

Tech help hour

Basic computer and internet use assistance with the librarian. Online guided basic computer use tutorials through Northstar digital and WISC-Online. 2-3 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ephrata Library, 45 Alder St. NW. Info: (509) 754-3971 or ephrata@ncwlibraries.org.

Lego Club

Legos are provided and no registration is needed. This activity is geared toward children who are 6-12 years old, as there are small pieces. This is a great way for kids to meet other children and for parents to relax and browse the library. 4-5 p.m. every other Tuesday at the Grand Coulee Library, 225 Federal Ave. Info: 509-633-0972 or grandcoulee@ncwlibraries.org.

Crafternoon

Join us for an afternoon filled with crafting and imagination. All ages are welcome. 5-6 p.m. every Tuesday at the George library, 125 E. Deacon Ave. Info: (509) 785-7043 or george@ncwlibraries.org.

April 4-8

‘Rumpelstiltskin’

Free week-long theater camp presented by Missoula Children’s Theater. Students in kindergarten through high school are invited to participate. Auditions 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, rehearsals 3-7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, performances 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday at the Wallenstien Theater, Big Bend Community College, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake. Info: www.cba-arts.org.

April 5, 12, 19, 26

Country Line Dancing

Get on your fancy boots and step out to Rick’s in downtown Moses Lake for country line dancing each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Rick's in Moses Lake. Enjoy a beer or cocktail, pub grub and a fun, musical time with friends at the local watering hole. No cover. Food and drinks available at a cost. Rick’s is located at 819 W. Third Avenue in Moses Lake. 509-761-9644. https://bit.ly/RICKSML

April 5

Homework help

Available for elementary, middle and high school students. 3-5 p.m. every Wednesday at the Royal City Library, 136 Camelia St. NW. Info: (509) 346-9281.

Pinochle

Free to all. Masks are optional.1-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Soap Lake Senior Center, 121 Second Ave. SE. Info: 509-246-1913.

April 6

Barrel Daze

Barrel race put on by the Valley Girls Barrel Racing Association. Info: vgbra.org.

April 7

First Friday Jam

Anyone with an instrument can come and play; anyone with ears can come and listen. Potluck at 6 p.m., jam 7-9 p.m. at George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. Info: www.georgecommunityhall.com.

Preschool story time

Kids will read books, do finger plays and action rhymes, sing songs, and explore with other activities. 10:30-11 a.m. every Friday at the Warden Library, 305 S Main Ave. Info: 509-349-2226.

April 8

Eggs in George

For children 0-12. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and bring a basket or bag. 9 a.m. at the George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. Info: www.georgecommunityhall.com.

Easter Egg Hunt

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Smokiam City Park, Soap Lake

The Abate of Grant County Easter Egg hunt is open to all residents of the City of Soap Lake. Four age categories from 0-12.

April 9

Hanford B Reactor tour

The Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum is sponsoring a road trip to take a tour of the world’s first full-scale nuclear reactor. The tour of the Hanford B Reactor, part of the Hanford Reach National Monument, will be conducted by from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The bus leaves the museum, 415 F St. SW, at 9 a.m. Tickets are $45 per person and include lunch. Advance registration is available at the QVHSM website, www.qvhsm.org.

April 11

DSHS Mobile services

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Soap Lake Food Bank, 325 Main Avenue E, Soap Lake

At the event community members can apply for Cash Assistance, Basic Food Assistance, Medical Assistance and/or the Medicare Savings Program. Community members can also drop off paperwork, complete and eligibility review, mid-certification review or make changes to an existing case.

April 14-30

Sing On!

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Masquers Theater, 322 Main Ave E, Soap Lake

SING ON is a play about a musical. Written by Rick Abbot, it brings us a crazy playwright, Phyllis Montague, who wishes to become a “Bess Booster.” According to Phyllis, Bess Boosters are folks around the world who feel Queen Elizabeth I was completely misunderstood by historians. She and a family member have written a musical as their entry into the contest to become Bess Boosters. She entices her theater group to perform the musical with the prize money awarded by the Boosters organization. The theater group knows Phyllis is nuts because they have done her plays before but a chance at the prize money is too much to pass up.

April 15

Playback theater workshop

Playback theater, also known as "theater of compassion," is among the most widely-known and utilized forms of interactive social change theater. Participants will receive a basic introduction to some key aspects of playback: deep listening, story sharing and the embodiment of feelings to honor stories that are shared. Presented by the Mandala Center of Change Playback Theater in collaboration with the Moses Lake Creative District. Workshop 11 a.m.-5 p.m., performance 7 p.m. at the Moses Lake Civic Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info and registration: www.cityofml.com.

3rd Friday Beginner’s Jam

Come and learn to play nice in a group. Experienced musicians and audiences are welcome. 7-9 p.m. at George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. Info: www.georgecommunityhall.com.

April 16

The Saddle Rockers

A blend of bluegrass, country swing and vintage rock. Adults $5, kids 12 and younger free. 7 p.m. at the George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Blvd. Info: www.georgecommunityhall.com.

April 20

Moses Lake Non-Profit Meet Up

Anyone working for or on a non-profit board of directors with a Moses Lake non-profit or service organization is welcome to attend and network with other non-profits. 4-5 p.m. at the Desert Plaza conference room, Third and Alder, downtown Moses Lake. RSVP to: https://fb.me/e/Zk3qDny4.

April 22

Earth Day

Events will include a fashion show using recycled items, vendors and activities. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Soap Lake. Info: melinda@soaplakeresort.com.

Columbia Basin Eco-Gardening Symposium

Speakers, vendors, demonstrations and more. Sponsored by the Columbia Basin Conservation District and the WSU Master Gardener program. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 E. Yonezawa Blvd., Moses Lake. Info: www.columbiabasincd.org.

Uke Jam

Instructor Jennifer McCarthy will lead the group in creating beautiful music. All skill levels are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring their own instruments and music stands if possible. Registration is required. 1-2 p.m. at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam. Info: 509-764-3830.

April 26

Volunteer guardian ad litem open house

Find out more about how you can volunteer for your local foster care program. 5:30-7 p.m. at the Grant County Youth Services and Juvenile Court building, 303, Able Road, Ephrata., Info: 509-754-5690, ext. 4400 or angela@wachildadvocates.org.

April 28

Seattle Rock Orchestra plays The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ and ‘Let It Be’

Seattle Rock Orchestra continues its deep dive into the complete Beatles’ discography with a performance of their iconic albums which exemplify everything we love the Beatles for: vocal harmonies, lyrical creativity, emotional content and energetic fun. 7 p.m. at the Wallenstien Theater, Big Bend Community College. Tickets $15-30, available at www.cba-arts.org.

April 29

Bloomers on the Bench

Cactus in bloom will be the subject of a road trip sponsored by the Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum. The “Bloomers on the Bench” tour will feature the blooming cactus along the Babcock Bench southwest of Quincy. Because the tour involves a hike, participants must be able to hike for 20 minutes and stand for a prolonged period of time.

The bus will leave from the museum at 10 a.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include lunch. They can be purchased at the QVHSM website, www.qvhsm.org.

April 30

Gumball Rally

Car show and poker run. The cruise will go through small towns and rural areas, all on paved roads. Open to all mechanically-sound and insured vehicles, regardless of age. Registration 8 a.m., cruise at 9 a.m., starting at Ritzville City Park. Info: John Hunt, 509-660-0155 or huntjw58@yahoo.com.