Senior calendar for July 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — The thermometer is high and the fun awaits. Here are a few things seniors can get out and do around the Basin this month.
July 3
Red, White and Boom
Celebrate Independence Day in Moses Lake with fun, fireworks and live music from Dimestore Prophets and Lake City Blues. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. the Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-3830.
July 4
Fourth of July at George
Parade, patriotic program, entertainment, vendors and the world’s largest cherry pie, finishing up with fireworks. 7 a.m.-1- p.m. at George Community Park. Info: www.georgecommunityhall.com.
Othello Fourth of July celebration
Sports tournaments, live music, parade, car show and fireworks. Vendors open 8 a.m., Parade 10 a.m., fireworks 10 p.m. Info: 509-488-2683.
July 5
Suds ‘N Sun
Soap Lake’s community festival featuring soap box derby, 3-on-3 basketball, parade, games, music and fireworks. Soap box derby 9 a.m., Seattle Cossacks motorcycle stunt show 4:30 p.m., parade 6:30 p.m. Info: soaplakecoc.org.
July 7
Conservation District Pop-up
Join the Columbia Basin Conservation District for a pop-up program. Children ages 5-12 can enjoy free, hands-on educational activities all about nature, conservation and the environment. Free and open to the public. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Knolls Vista Elementary playfield, 447 W. Knolls Vista Drive, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-3805.
July 8
Pottery Class: Hand-Built Clay Pitcher
Learn some ceramic skills as we roll out a raw clay slab and turn it into a pretty pitcher perfect for summer. Come back on Tuesday, July 15, at 1 p.m. to glaze your piece, then pick up the finished piece the week of July 21. $26 per person, includes supplies. 1-3 p.m. at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: 509-764-3830.
Tunes on Tuesday: Days of Honey
Days of Honey is a Moses Lake duo comprised of Lori Winston and Zach Olson. They play a variety of popular music from multiple eras and enjoy reimagining familiar songs to give them a new twist. 6:30 p.m. at Moore Brewing Company, 302 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-707-0192.
July 11
Mihail Kivachitsky: ‘Balance’
Gallery opening for artist Mihail Kivachitsky. Kivachitsky has been working with themes of balance and visible and invisible harmony since 1993. He explains his work as having a metaphysical basis that touches on the divine. Exhibit runs through Aug. 9. Opening reception 4-7 p.m. at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: 509-764-3830.
Summer Concert Series: Petty Thief
Free concert by Tom Petty tribute band. 8 p.m. at the Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-3830
July 11-12
Summerfest
Royal City’s community festival. Bouncy houses, car show, parade and ping pong ball drop. Schedule and info: www.royalcitysummerfest.org.
July 12
Rocky Ford Band
Enjoy classic rock, class country, bluegrass and folk music in an evening of fun, dancing and entertainment. 6 p.m. at the Moses Lake Senior Center, 608 E. Third Ave. Info: 509-765-7809.
July 16
Create & Cackle
Do you like to make stuff? Do you have a project unfinished? Want to just hang out and finish a project? Just drop in, have a drink and a snack and create. Knitting, drawing, sewing, crocheting, perler beading, coloring, painting, origami or basket-weaving – the only limit is what you bring. Bring your own project and drinks/snacks and hang out with like-minded individuals. 6 p.m. at The Main Event, 116 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 843-323-2218.
July 17
Friends of the Moses Lake Library Book Sale
Peruse gently used books and take home a new treasure for your home library. Proceeds go to help fund library programs. 2-6 p.m. at the Moses Lake Public Library, 418 E. Fifth Ave. Info: 509-771-7634.
A Session for Priorities
Public meeting for Moses Lake residents to take an honest look at substance use in Moses Lake – what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what we can do about it. We’ll walk through surprising local data, talk through root causes like trauma, access, and community connection, and then work together to define the next priorities for prevention in our town. Hosted by Moses Lake Community Coalition. 6:30 p.m. at the Moses Lake Public Library, 418 E. Fifth Avenue. Info: 509-771-7634.
July 18
Summer Concert Series: Una Vez Mas
Free Tejano concert. 8 p.m. at the Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-3830.
July 19
Christmas in July
Who says you have to wait until December for holiday cheer? Join the Moses Lake Farmers Market for a jolly good time. Bring the kids and a camera for a photo op at the Summer Santa photo booth. Holiday music to keep your spirits bright, as well as farm-fresh produce and artisan vendors. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at McCosh Park, 401 SW. Fourth Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-237-2100.
Live music: Soulcem Acoustic Duo
Soulcem Acoustic Duo is unique in their instrumentation, including lead vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic guitar, electric bass and percussion all at once to create a sound akin to that of a much larger ensemble. The driving bass and percussion bring an energy to any event and allow the duo to go from quiet background music to full-on party band in an instant. 6 p.m. at Camas Cove Cellars, 911 Camas Place, Moses Lake. Info: 509-765-9532.
July 22
BassICally Live Music
Enjoy craft beer and food while listening to the varietal set of pop, country, R&B, EDM and more by BassICally. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Moore Brewing Company, 302 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake. Info: 509-707-0192.
July 25
Summer Concert Series: American Honey
Free concert. American Honey is well known for their powerful lead vocals and high-octane blend of country soul and rock 'n roll grit. 8 p.m. at the Centennial Amphitheater, McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-3830.
American Honey will perform free at the Centennial Amphitheater in Moses Lake July 25.