SENIOR EVENTS: January 2026

COLUMBIA BASIN — After the hoopla of the holidays, it’s time to wind down a little and start getting into a routine. Here are a few things to keep your time occupied. 

Jan. 9 

H.E. Gritman Senior Center Fundraising Breakfast 

Enjoy a homemade breakfast of pancakes and sausage or biscuits and gravy and sausage. Cost is $7 and all ages are welcome. All proceeds go to support the activities at the Senior Center. 7-10 a.m. at 118 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 509-659-1921.   

Gallery Opening: ‘The Four Corners of the Year’ 

Exhibit by Moses Lake artist Pamela Petry-McKinsey representing the four seasons of the year. Exhibit runs through Feb. 20. Opening reception 4-7 p.m. at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, 401 S. Balsam St. Info: 509-764-3830 or moseslakemuseum.com.  

Sourdough for Beginners 

Are you ready to finally take the plunge into sourdough and all of its benefits? Come learn a skill as old as time and get your hands doughy. Laura, a WSDA-certified commercial sourdough baker and instructor, will teach you all you need to know to bake an artisan sourdough boule from start to finish. Tickets $99, available at https://bit.ly/SourdoughTix26. 5-7:30 p.m. at The Drip, 123 W. Third Ave., Moses Lake. Info: [email protected]. 

Bingo Night 

Lots of prizes, plus drinks and great vibes. Reservations accepted, but walk-ins are also welcome. 6-9 p.m. at Mulligan’s on the Pointe, 4524 Westshore Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-764-2275. 

Jan. 10 

Dancing with the Moses Lake Stars 

Six local stars will partner with dance professionals for a competition judged by the audience. Proceeds support the Central Basin Community Concert Association. Great dancing and great fun in a great cause. 7 p.m. at the Big Bend Community College Wallenstien theater, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: www.CommunityConcertsML.com. 

Jan. 17 

Comedy Night: Cory Michaelis 

After teaching high school for 12 years, Cory Michaelis "retired" to do comedy full-time because he wanted to try out both of the lowest-paying jobs in America. Now he’s bringing his act – which is sharp, irreverent and not suitable for the high schoolers he used to teach – to Moses Lake. Tickets $28.52 and available at https://bit.ly/CoryMichaelisML. 7:30 p.m. at Moore Brewing Company, 302 W. Broadway Avenue, Moses Lake. Info: 509-707-0192. 

Jan. 18 

Old Time Fiddlers 

Musical jam for anyone who wants to play or just enjoy the music. 2-4 p.m. at the Moses Lake Senior Center, 608 E. Third Ave. Info: 509-765-7809. 

Jan. 21 

Bingo 

Enjoy a fun afternoon of Bingo and socializing. Bingo cards cost 25 cents each for each game played and all money is put back into the game prizes. 2-3:30 p.m. at 7-10 a.m. at H.E. Gritman Senior Center, 118 W. Main Ave., Ritzville. Info: 509-659-1921.   

Jan. 23-24 

‘Cafe Murder!’ 

Dinner theater production by Columbia Basin Allied Arts and Sunshine Theater. Rosemary has a flair for the dramatic, a few quirky beliefs and a talent for stirring up excitement wherever she goes. Over dessert, guests will be drawn into a playful mystery involving Rosemary and her lively circle – a fun, theatrical twist that invites everyone to enjoy the evening’s surprises together. Tickets $80, which includes pasta dinner, soft drinks and desserts. A no-host bar will also be available. Proceeds support arts and entertainment in the Basin. 6-9 p.m. at Best Western Lake Front Hotel, 3000 W. Marina Drive, Moses Lake. Tickets and info: www.cba-arts.org. 

Jan. 24 

Friends of the Moses Lake Library Book Sale 

Peruse through gently used books and take home a new treasure for your home library. Proceeds go to fund library programs. 2-6 p.m. at the Moses Lake Public Library, 418 E. Fifth Ave. Info: 509-771-7634. 

Bagpipe Bash 

Celebrate in the spirited style of a traditional Scottish Burns Night. Three-course dinner, live and silent auctions and music and entertainment. Hosted by Quincy Booster Club. Proceeds support Quincy school choirs. Tickets $50 at https://bit.ly/BagpipeBash26. 6 p.m. at Quincy Valley Historical Society, 415 F St. SW, Quincy.   

Jan. 29 

‘Red 2’ 

Screening of the film starring Bruce Willis and John Malkovich. Retired CIA agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device. 2 p.m. at the Ephrata Senior Center, 124 C St. NW. Info: www.ephrataseniorcenter.org. 

Jan. 31 

Sweethearts Market 

Shop for sweets and Valentine’s gifts. Presented by the Moses Lake Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-237-2100. 

    Learn to make your own sourdough at The Drip in Moses Lake Jan. 9.