BASIN EVENTS CALENDAR: March 21-29, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — The sun is shining; the cranes are in flight and there’s a host of things to do in the Basin this week. Here are a few:   

March 21-23 

Sandhill Crane Festival 

The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival highlights the spring return of sandhill cranes to the greater Othello area and the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge. Lectures will be delivered Friday night and all day Saturday. Tours will be offered Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Info and registration: www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org.

Space Burgers 

The Moses Lake Lioness Club will open its iconic Space Burger booth for three days. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: facebook.com/Spaceburgers. 

Spiced Rye 

Spiced Rye, comprised of Ellensburg duo Larry and Re Hart, has well over 60 original songs with what is best described as an Americana/singer-songwriter sound. Along with lead vocals, Re plays rhythm guitar while Larry plays acoustic lead. 5 p.m. at Michael’s Bistro & Market, 221 W. Broadway, Moses Lake. Info: www.spicedryeband.com.  

March 24 

Coffee and Support 

Grab your favorite coffee and start your Monday out with a good cup of joe and support from those who are on the autism journey with you. Sponsored by the Autism Support Group of Grant County. 9-11 a.m. at Cup of Joy Cafe, 430 E. Division St., Ephrata. Info: grantcountyautism.org. 

The Hall Sisters 

The Hall Sisters have established themselves as one of the up-and-coming acts in the country-pop genre. The ensemble has performed on notable stages such as The Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall and at Dollywood. Tickets $30 for adults, $10 for students, with special rates for families and music teachers and students. 7 p.m. at the Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: www.communityconcertsml.com. 

March 26 

Movie Matinee 

Free child-friendly movie with popcorn. 4 p.m. at the Ritzville Library, 302 W. Main Ave. Info: www.ritzvillelibrary.org. 

March 28 

Movie Day at the Library 

Free showing of newly released animated Disney movie "Moana 2." This movie is rated PG and runs 2 hours. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated musical reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After hearing from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey into long-lost waters for an adventure. Some flashing lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers. Feel free to bring snacks to nibble on while watching the movie, just clean up after yourself before you leave. 1 and 3 p.m. at the Quincy Public Library, 208 Central Ave. S. Info: 509-787-2359. 

‘Sherlock Jr.’ 

Columbia Basin Allied Arts presents the classic 1924 silent comedy starring Buster Keaton. Live music provided by Gideon Freudmann of CelloBop. Fun for the whole family. 7 p.m. at the Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake. Info and tickets: www.cba-arts.org.  

March 29 

Your Road Home workshop 

This workshop presents attendees with a road map to planning how to put the consumer in a position to buy a new home. Preregistration is available at coachkime.com/your-road-home and the workshop is free to attend. 10:30 a.m.-noon at BHGRE Gary Mann Realty, 221 S. Balsam Street, Moses Lake. Info: 360-355-9589. 

Speed puzzle competition 

Show your jigsaw chops with this high-speed challenge. Each team of four will be given the same puzzle to complete in two hours. After the contest, each team will take home the puzzle and the first team to finish will get a grand prize. The cost of entry is $50 and will include a puzzle, water, sparkling water, special discounts and the thrill of quick puzzling. 5 p.m. at Sandbox Bookstore and Games, 102 E. Third Ave., Ste 104A, Moses Lake. Info and registration: www.sandboxbookstore.com. 

March 29 

Wampum 

Fundraiser auction to benefit Wheat Land Communities Fair. Live and silent auctions, plus dinner catered by Rollin’ Coal Barbecue. Tickets available at https://bit.ly/Wampum25Tix for  $25, which includes dinner, dessert, soft drinks and coffee. Alcohol available for purchase. Social Hour begins at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. in the Knuth Building at the Wheat Land Fairgrounds, 811 E. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: www.wheatlandfair.com. 

Miss Moses Lake Roundup Fundraiser 

Dinner, silent auction, live auction and time with friends. Proceeds support Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo Queen Kaylee Stump. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner begins at 6 p.m. at While Trail Grange, 3392 Road 5 NW, Ephrata. Info: 509-765-6393. 

This weekend at the movies:  

Fairchild Cinemas: Alto Knights (R); Black Bag (R); Captain America: Brave New World (PG-13); Last Breath (PG-13); Last Supper (PG-13); The Monkey (R); Novocaine (R); Snow White (PG); The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (PG). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for showtimes.  

Lee Theater: Not posted at press time. See www.leetheaters.com for updates. 

Ritz Theater: Dog Man (PG) 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates. 

    A child does crafts at a previous Sandhill Crane Festival in Othello. This year’s festival starts today.
  

    Don’t miss your chance to get a Space Burger this weekend at the Grant County Fairgrounds.