Basin events for March 28-April 5

COLUMBIA BASIN — This week’s goings-on in the Basin include a car wash, an off-season farmers market, fundraiser auctions, movies and more. Here are some suggestions:  

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. 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 

Spring Clean Giveaway 

Bring whatever clothing or home items you’d like to get rid of or just come and grab the items others bring. 9 a.m. setup for those bringing items, giveaway begins at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lakeview Missionary Church, 810 S. Evergreen Drive, Moses Lake. Info: https://www.lakeviewmissionarychurch.com

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 St., 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. At the conclusion of 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. 

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. 

April 1 

Meditation at the Museum 

Meditation is a grounding practice that helps you to know yourself better, appreciate yourself and others more, and allows you to get more relaxed. Mindfulness practice helps us consciously cultivate a sense of connection, calm and well-being so that our day-to-day lives can have more meaning and ease. In this class, you will learn the foundational practices that calm and steady the mind, develop meditation techniques, explore ways you can be more present and mindful in everyday life, learn and practice together with others, and ask questions to share in the experience. Class is free and geared toward adults. 4 p.m. at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: 509-764-3830. 

Easter Bunny photos 

Have your children’s photo taken with Lucy Long Ears. $10 per photo. Photos will be edited and sent by email in 5-7 days. Noon-3 p.m. at The Bookery, 1 Basin St. NW, Ephrata. Info: https://bit.ly/NorElleSnapshotsFB. 

Community Spaghetti Feed 

Celebrate Autism Awareness Month with the Autism Support Group of Grant County. Grant County has been instrumental in supporting families affected by autism, ensuring they feel connected and never isolated, and this is the Autism Support Group’s way of thanking the community. Each plate is $1 at the door and features spaghetti with or without meatballs, a salad, a dinner roll and cookies while supplies last. 5:30-7:30 at the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, 61 Basin St. NW. Info: grantcountyautism.org. 

April 2 

Kinder Registration 

Children in the Royal School District who turn 5 on or before Aug. 31 are eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall and can register at this event. Parents should bring the child’s birth certificate and immunization card. 4-6 p.m. at Red Rock Elementary School, 230 Wildflower NE, Royal City. Info: 509-346-2206. 

April 3 

Quincy Booster Car Wash 

All proceeds benefit Quincy High School girls basketball. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Quincy Community Center, 1450 First Ave. SW. Info: 509-787-3501. 

April 5 

Spring Fling 

Say goodbye to winter and hello to fresh finds. Local artisans, handcrafted gifts, fresh baked goods and farm-fresh produce, as well as a scavenger hunt for the children. Presented by the Moses Lake Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-237-2100. 

Free Family Saturday: Rainbow and Cloud Fan 

April showers not only bring May flowers, but they also bring rainbows. Join the museum for this sweet, simple craft. Free Family Saturday is fun for the whole family and is open to all ages. Noon-2 p.m. or while supplies last at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: 509-764-3830. 

Easter Bunny photos 

Have your children’s photo taken with Lucy Long Ears. $10 per photo. Photos will be edited and sent by email in 5-7 days. Noon-3 p.m. at Smulligan’s Pizza and Barbecue, 1111 N. Evelyn Drive, Moses Lake. Info: https://bit.ly/NorElleSnapshotsFB. 

Washington Meat Summit 

Meet other folks who are passionate about supporting Washington's local meat sector. The day will feature a keynote address from Reed Anderson, owner and operator of Anderson Ranches and Kalapooia Processing; a low-stress handling demonstration to improve animal well-being and quality; consumer education based on customer expectations and peer-to-peer resource sharing, networking and problem solving. 9:30 a.m. at Pillar Rock Grill, 1373 Road F.2 NE, Moses Lake. Info: 206-743-4169. 

This weekend at the movies:  

Fairchild Cinemas: A Working Man (R); Alto Knights (R); Death of a Unicorn (R); Last Breath (PG-13); Last Supper (PG-13); Novocaine (R); Snow White  (PG); The Chosen: Last Supper Part 1 (Not rated); The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (PG); Woman in the Yard (PG-13). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for showtimes.

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

Ritz Theater: Riff Raff (R) 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates.

    The Wheat Land Communities Fair will hold its annual Wampum dinner and auction Saturday in Ritzville.