BASIN EVENTS: Sept. 18-26
COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s officially fall, with cooler temperatures and shorter days. Here are a few things to occupy your week.
Sept. 18-20
Deutschesfest
Beer garden, live music and more in downtown Odessa. Info: www.deutschesfest.net.
Sept. 19
Autism Community Day
Community celebration focused on inclusion, connection, acceptance, and family fun. Bounce house, corn dogs, coffee, games and resources for autism families and others. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Grant County Courthouse, 35 C St. SW, Ephrata. Info: grantcountyautism.org.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Fundraiser to support research into Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Registration 9 a.m., flower ceremony 10 a.m., walk begins 10:30 a.m. at McCosh Park, Moses Lake. Info: https://bit.ly/ALZWLK25.
Sept. 26
Almira Country Fair
Car show, parade, vendors and more. All day at Lions Club Park, Almira. Info: [email protected].
Veteran Resource and Job Fair
Employment opportunities, resources, free cold-weather gear for homeless veterans and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Grant County Fairgrounds Commercial and 4-H buildings, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: 509-246-0904.
UMANI Festival
Celebrate the Hispanic heritages of the Columbia Basin with local, regional and international music, dancing, art, low rider show and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in downtown Moses Lake. Info: cba-arts.org.
Sept. 26-27
Living History Encampment
Encampment of soldiers and civilians with military and craft demonstrations, educational talks and a visit with famous figures from the American Revolution including George Washington and John Hancock. 9 a.m. Saturday-3 p.m. Sunday at Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum, 415 F St. SW. Info: 509-787-4685.
Sept. 28
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.
This weekend at the movies:
Fairchild Cinemas: Buddy (R); Coyote vs. Acme (PG); Insidious: Out of the Further (PG-13); Practical Magic 2 (PG-13); Resident Evil (R); Runner (PG-13); Shawn the Sheep: Beast of Mossy Bottom (PG); Spider-Man: Brand New Day (PG-13); Uprising (R). See www.fairchildcinemas.com for show times.
The Showhouse: Practical Magic 2 (PG-13). See othelloshowhouse.com for show times.
Ritz Theater: The End of Oak Street (PG-13). 7 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. See www.facebook.com/RitzvilleRitz for updates.
The UMANI Festival will celebrate Hispanic cultures Sept. 26 in Moses Lake.
The Almira Country Fair will feature a parade, a car show and food and craft vendors Sept. 26.