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Basin Events Calendar: November 2024

by STAFF REPORT
Staff Report | October 31, 2024 2:00 AM

MOSES LAKE — As we pass through Halloween and move toward Thanksgiving, the community’s holiday spirit comes through in a wide variety of community events and activities. Here are just a few bits of the festivities coming up in November. If you have an event you’d like included in upcoming calendars, email it to editor@columbiabasinherald.com. 

Nov. 1 

'Murder at the Ballet' 

Ballet Fantastique and Columbia Basin Allied Arts present the world’s first interactive murder mystery ballet, where the audience shapes the story’s end with real-time choose-your-own-adventure elements. It’s a dark and stormy night in 1888 for London’s Les Etoiles Ballet Company theater, a thrilling new sort of penny dreadful innovation in the era of Jack the Ripper. Costumes encouraged. 7 p.m. at Big Bend Community College Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake. Info and tickets: www.cba-arts.org. 

Nov. 2 

Christmas Bazaar 

Crafts, candles, baked goods, homemade gifts and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 413 E. Nelson Road, Moses Lake. Info: 937-763-8790. 

Wild + Free Handmade Holiday Market 

Ornaments, bracelets, baked treats, simmer pot kits, crafts and more, all made by homeschooled children. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Covenant Christian School, 1001 N. Grape Drive, Moses Lake. Info: 509-762-9060. 

Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Bi-Annual Auction 

Live and silent auction and banquet. Tickets $70, which includes admission and dinner. The theme is “007 Agents.” Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Port of Quincy Business and Conference Center, 117 F St. SW. Info: www.quincyvalley.org. 

Nov. 2-3 

Soap Lake Fall Cleanup 

Get rid of your yard waste and garbage. No concrete, rocks, dirt, car parts of hazardous materials. Free for Soap Lake residents. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 12-4 p.m. Sunday at the Cardboard Recycling Center on Second Avenue Southwest. Info: 509-246-1211. 

Nov. 4-9 

Distinguished Young Women online auction 

Distinguished Young Women's mission is to empower young women to reach their full potential by making available college scholarships and personal growth experiences to build every participant's intelligence, confidence and leadership skills. Bid today and support the Class of 2025's dreams of a college education. Items and bidding: https://bit.ly/DYWFallAuction24. 

Nov. 7-9 

RNR Garden Creations Holiday Market 

Gifts, holiday décor and more. 3-6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at 4101 Dunn St. NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-989-4352. 

Nov. 11 

Veterans pancake breakfast 

Join Brookdale Hearthstone for a red, white and blue-themed pancake breakfast to honor all who served our country. No charge. 8-10 a.m. at Brookdale Hearthstone Moses Lake, 905 S. Pioneer Way. Info: 509-765-2121. 

Nov. 13 

Tanyalee Davis: ‘Unstoppable Me’ 

Tanyalee Davis is a 3-foot 6-inch standup comedian who inspires, enlightens and entertains her audience while headlining at comedy clubs, theaters and festivals around the world. Tanylaee holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest comedian, has appeared on "Live at The Apollo," worked on the "Austin Powers" films, recently released a documentary, and is currently touring across the U.S, U.K. and Canada. Admission is $15. 8:30 p.m. at Moore Brewing Company, 302 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-707-0192. 

Nov. 14 

Grant County LEAD Summit 

Join leaders and stakeholders from public and taxing entities across Grant County for a summit focused on enhancing communication, collaboration, and planning for the future. This event is an opportunity to network with stakeholders, discuss new legislation, share insights, and exchange ideas that will shape the growth of our community. Admission is $25. Sponsored by Grant County, Grant County PUD, Banner Bank and the Grant County Economic Development Council. 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-765-3581. 

Nov. 15 

Downtown tree lighting 

Kick off the holiday season with local shopping, food and community spirit. Sponsored by the Downtown Moses Lake Association. 4 p.m. holiday crafts, scavenger hunt, hot cocoa and photos with Santa; 5:45 tree lighting at Sinkiuse Square, Moses Lake. Info: www.downtownmoseslake.org. 

Nov. 15-16, 18-19 

‘The Lightning Thief:
The Percy Jackson Musical” 

Based on the popular Percy Jackson books, the musical follows Percy, a teenager who discovers he's the son of the Greek sea god Poseidon, as he embarks on a quest to prevent a war among the gods. Along the way, he and his friends face mythological creatures and race against time to save the world. Evening performances $12 general or $15 reserved, matinees $12 general, $12 reserved. Matinees 2 p.m., evening performances 7 p.m. at Moses Lake High School, 803 E. Sharon Ave. Tickets: https://bit.ly/MLHSLightningThief2024. 

Nov. 16 

Moses Lake Farmers Market Fall Market 

Local artisans and vendors, fresh produce and seasonal goods, warm beverages and family fun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-765-3581. 

First-time home buyer class 

Join real estate agents Jennifer Montemayor and Veronica Quintanilla of Summit Funding for an informative and interactive home buyer class. Experts will guide attendees through the home-buying process and answer questions. Participants will receive a two-year certificate to use for down payment assistance when buying their first home. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bethel Assembly of God Church, 705 E. Juniper St., Othello. Info: 509-331-3647. 

Nov. 23 

Poppin’ Up 509 Winter Wonderland Market 

Bring the family out to enjoy this free pop-up market. This is the perfect place for you to find all of the local hand-crafted Christmas gifts. There will be live music, food vendors, local vendors, pictures with Santa and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: poppinup509@gmail.com.