Basin community calendar for June 2024

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s June, school is almost out, summer is dead ahead and there will be lots of things to do in the Columbia Basin.

June 3

Warden Farmers Market

A celebration of local food with fresh produce, local farms and entertainment at U Rock Ranch. Held on the first Monday of every month. U Rock Ranch, 465 Road T N.E., Warden, 5-8 p.m. 

June 4

Big Bend Community College Percussion ensemble “Funky Bucket” concert

All about percussion sounds with the help of unorthodox instruments like chairs and buckets. https://www.facebook.com/bbccmusic, 7:30 p.m., Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Parkway NE.

June 6

Big Bend Community College Guitar ensemble 

Music students from BBCC will perform selections from the classical repertoire, Spanish guitar, some blues and some pop music. https://www.facebook.com/bbccmusic/ Mason’s Place, 102 East Third Ave., Suite 101

June 8 

The Little Big Show

It’s one of the biggest events in Wilson Creek - it’s right there in the title. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, basically anything with wheels, are invited to the Little Big Show. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at the Little Big Show website, www.thelittlebigshow.com.

Worksource Hiring Event

More than 25 local business owners will be available to talk with prospective employees. https://worksourcewa.com/ Worksource Central Basin, 309 East Fifth Ave., Moses Lake, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 7-8

Sage ‘n Sun Festival

The 112th Sage ‘n Sun festival will take to the streets and Grant County Courthouse lawn with music and the annual parade. Three bands are scheduled for Friday night, and three more for Saturday night. The annual parade will roll and walk down Basin Street Southwest at 11 a.m. https://www.ephratachamber.org/ 

Grant County Historical Museum

The museum, 742 Basin St. SW, Ephrata, opens its doors for the summer with a car show, face painting barbecue and other activities immediately following the Sage ‘n Sun parade. Activities include stick horse races for children and an Old West shootout on the museum’s Main Street. 

June 8

“Before the Bomb: Old Hanford”

The Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum sponsors a series of bus tours each summer, and June 2024 is a look at Hanford before it became a center for production of atomic bomb components. Part of the tour is a look at the remains of Hanford High School, which became offices, then a military training site. Bus leaves for the Hanford Manhattan Project Historical Site at 8:45 a.m., advance registration required; reservations can be made at www.qvhsm.org.

June 12 

Tenth Annual Senior Picnic

“It’s Tiki Time” will be the theme of the 10th annual Senior Picnic and Resource Fair in the Commercial Building at the Grant County Fairgrounds. It’s free for seniors. 

Along with lunch and live music, seniors will receive goodie bags and door prizes. Organizations also will be providing information about services available to seniors. Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway DR. NE, Moses Lake. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 13

Bring Your Own Book Club

Join other community members at the Othello Public Library to chat about books you have enjoyed lately. Readers of all genres are welcome. Othello Public Library, 101 E Main St, Othello, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

June 14

Mattawa Movie in the Park

Watch Disney’s Elemental and kick off summer with a bike party at Hund Memorial Park. The movie is sponsored by Heritage University. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Hund Memorial Park, 101 Government Rd., Mattawa, 4-9:30 p.m. 

June 15-16

Moses Lake Air Show

Along with aerial acrobatic performances, the show includes the US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II and C-17 Globemaster II demonstration teams, acrobatic demonstrations from radio controlled aircraft and ground displays. The airshow also is one of the stops on the national “Short Takeoff and Landing” competition. Grant County International Airport, 7810 Andrews St. NE, Moses Lake, https://moseslakeairshow.com/ 

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic

Sagehills Veterinary Services will be offering low-cost parvo and rabies shots to the community, as well as microchips and dog licenses. Stay in your vehicle and line up on the street facing East that is adjacent to Sage Hills Vet. Sagehills Veterinary Services, 330 N Broadway Ave, Othello, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fly-In Breakfast

The Desert Aire Airport is putting on its annual Fly-In Breakfast in one of the airport’s hangars. 

Enjoy some food and at this community gathering. Desert Aire Airport, 119 Airport Way SW, Desert Aire, 7-11 a.m.

June 17

Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom 

The Moses Lake Martin Luther King Jr. Committee will sponsor commemoration of Juneteenth with great speakers, music and a community picnic. Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park, 401 West Fourth Ave, Moses Lake, 2-6 p.m. 

June 20

Mariachi, Music & Me!

Join Mariachi Noroeste for performances featuring traditional Mexican music in an interactive format. Audience members will be able to learn about the band’s instruments and outfits in this cultural and musical experience. This all-ages program is bilingual in English and Spanish. Warden Public Library, 305 S Main St., Warden, 5 p.m.

June 21

Summer Concert Series

The Wenatchee Big Band will kick off the series of free concerts throughout the summer sponsored by the Moses Lake Creative District. The Wenatchee Big Band features the classics from the Swing era. Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park, 401 West Fourth Ave, Moses Lake, 8 p.m.

June 28 

Summer Concert Series

Santa Poco takes the stage for the second free concert sponsored by the Moses Lake Creative District. Seattle-based Santa Poco focuses on a contemporary country sound. Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park, 401 West Fourth Ave, Moses Lake, 8 p.m. 

CORRECTION: The date for The Little Big Show has been corrected above.

    Big Bend musicians will put on two shows this month, the first June 4 and the second June 6. The Vikings would love to see the community come out and support them.
  

    Sage N Sun comes to Ephrata the second weekend in June with lots of family fun planned for locals and visitors alike. The event will include a kiddie parade, annual parade, car show, live entertainment and enough festival food to make anyone’s sweet tooth happy.
  

    The Moses Lake Airshow is set to take off and entertain folks in June. Keep an eye above Moses Lake for amazing aerial feats and check out the aircraft on the ground at the airport.