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July

 

3/4
Saturday & Sunday, July 3 & 4
 
What:
Smokiam Days - Soap Box Derby; Horseshoe Tournament; Salmon Feed; Costume Contest; Parade, Photography Show; Street Music; Food & Craft Vendors; and Fireworks Display
 
Location:
 
Contact:
Kelley Skotland @ 509.230.8098
 
web:
www.soaplakeforlocals.com

 

9/10
Friday & Saturday, July 9 & 10
 
What:
Waterville Days
 

2 days of fun, food & events.

 
Location:
Waterville, WA
 
web:
www.watervillewashington.org

 

10
Saturday, July 10
 
What:
Quincy Valley Tours
 

Moses Coulee - A geological tour of the Rock Island
Landslide and the Lower Moses Coulee

 
Time:
10:30 to 1:00
 
Location:

Reiman-Simmons House

415 F Street SW
Quincy, WA 98848

 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Chris @ 509.787.4131
 
web:
Quincy Parks & Recreation Department

 

13
Tuesday, July 13
 
What:
[BAH!] Business After Hours
 

Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer

 
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Host:

Basin Street Bistro
48 Basin Street
Ephrata, WA 98823
509.754.2947

 
Admission:

$5 for Members

$15 for Non-Members

 
Contact:
Tia at 509.754.4656

 

14
Wednesday, July 14
 
What:
Open House at SageCliffe for Chiwana Village
 
Time:

10 am - 2 pm

 
web:
www.sagecliffe.com

 

16/17
Friday & Saturday, July 16 & 17
 
What:

Basin Summer Sounds

    2 Days of Music, Food & Craft Vendors and Beer Gardens.
 
When:
Friday Afternoon Til Saturday Night!
 
Admission:
Free
 
Saturday:
Jodee Messina
    Hamilton Loomis
 
Friday:
Cowboy Mouth
    Carbon Leaf
 
Location:
The Court House in Ephrata, WA
 
web:
www.basinsummersounds.com

 

17
Saturday, July 17
 
What:
Quincy Valley Tours
 

Local Ag and Equine Industry - Sustainable, organic farming at Cloud View Eco Farms and horse breeding at Cool River Ranch.

 
Time:
10:30 to 1:00
 
Location:

Reiman-Simmons House

415 F Street SW
Quincy, WA 98848

 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Chris @ 509.787.4131
 
web:
Quincy Parks & Recreation Department

 

17
Saturday, July 17
 
What:
Red Wine & Blues
    Gourmet Dinner & Blues Music to Benefit Quincy Valley Medical
 
Admission
$50.00+ per Ticket
 
Time:
5:30 - 11:00
 
Location:
 
Contact:
Michelle Wurl @ 509.787.5349
 
web:
www.quincyhospital.org

 

24
Saturday, July 24
 
What:
Quincy Valley Tours
 

A Vineyard, a Cliff, an Experience - come see the Ins and outs of this sage cliffs business called Cave B Inn

 
Time:
10:30 to 1:00
 
Location:

Reiman-Simmons House

415 F Street SW
Quincy, WA 98848

 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Chris @ 509.787.4131
 
web:
Quincy Parks & Recreation Department

 

25
Sunday, July 25
 
What:
Donkey Baseball
 

Fund Raiser for Local Children w/ Special Needs!

- Free hourse rides by Grant County Sherrif's Posse

- Fun House for Children

- Dunk Tank

- Food Vendors

- Raffles

 
Time:
Game starts @ 4:00 Gates open @ 12:00
 
Location:

Ephrata High School Baseball Feild

C Street NW
Wphrata, WA 98848

 
Admission:

$9.00

 
Contact:
Rod Peters @ 509.754.6148
 
Sponsor:
Ephrata Eagles Club

 

30/31
Friday & Saturday, July 30 & 31
 
What:
Jazz in the Valley
 
Location:
Downtown Ellensburg
 
Contact:
888.925.2204
 
web:
www.jazzinthevalley.com

 

31
Saturday, July 31
 
What:
Quincy Valley Tours
 

The Early Days - the Crescent Bar and Trinidad areas

 
Time:
10:30 to 1:00
 
Location:

Reiman-Simmons House

415 F Street SW
Quincy, WA 98848

 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Chris @ 509.787.4131
 
web:
Quincy Parks & Recreation Department

 



August

 

1
Sunday, August 1
 
What:
Jazz in the Valley
 
Location:
Downtown Ellensburg
 
Contact:
888.925.2204
 
web:
www.jazzinthevalley.com

 

7
Saturday, August 7
 
What:
Quincy Valley Tours
 

Ancient Lakes - a geological tour on how this area has come to be

 
Time:
10:30 to 1:00
 
Location:

Reiman-Simmons House

415 F Street SW
Quincy, WA 98848

 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Chris @ 509.787.4131
 
web:
Quincy Parks & Recreation Department

 

17             Demo Derby

10
Tuesday, August 10
 
What:
[BAH!] Business After Hours
 

Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer

 
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Host:

Don's Restaurant
Canna Street North
Soap Lake, WA 98851
509.246.1217

 
Admission:

$5 for Members

$15 for Non-Members

 
Contact:
Tia at 509.754.4656

 

14
Saturday, August 14
 
What:
Quincy Valley Tours
 

From Crop to Storage - Get the low down on the processing and cold storage, Quincy Foods llc. and Columbia Colstor, Inc.

 
Time:
10:30 to 1:00
 
Location:

Reiman-Simmons House

415 F Street SW
Quincy, WA 98848

 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Chris @ 509.787.4131
 
web:
Quincy Parks & Recreation Department

 

17/21
Tuesday - Saturday , August 17/21
 
What:
Grant County Fair
 
web:
www.grantcountyfair.com

 

18/21
Wednesday - Saturday , August 17/21
 
What:
Moses Lake Round-Up
 
web:
moseslakeroundup.com

 

18
Wednesday, August 18
 
What:
American Red Cross Blood Drive
 
Time:
1:00 - 6:00 pm
 
Location:
ERC- Ephrata Rec Center
 
Contact:
Chris Moore @ 509.754.4881

 

21
Saturday, August 21
 
What:
Quincy Valley Tours
 

A World of Grapes - Family vineyards and distinction wines,

Jones of Washington

 
Time:
10:30 to 1:00
 
Location:

Reiman-Simmons House

415 F Street SW
Quincy, WA 98848

 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Chris @ 509.787.4131
 
web:
Quincy Parks & Recreation Department

 

21
Saturday, August 21
 
What:
Big Deal Art Show Part
 
Location:
Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
 
Contact:
Brent Blake or call 509.855.6131

 

28
Saturday, August 28
 
What:
Quincy Valley Tours
 

Tomatoes Made The Hydroponic Way - A family owned and operated hydroponics greenhouse that grows pesticide free tomatoes, Low Gap Produce.

 
Time:
10:30 to 1:00
 
Location:

Reiman-Simmons House

415 F Street SW
Quincy, WA 98848

 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Chris @ 509.787.4131
 
web:
Quincy Parks & Recreation Department

 


September

 

4
Saturday, September 4
 
What:
Quincy Valley Tours
 

A Dirt Day - See how diatomaceous earth and yard waste are put to good use, Celite Corp. and City of Quincy compost.

 
Time:
10:30 to 1:00
 
Location:

Reiman-Simmons House

415 F Street SW
Quincy, WA 98848

 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Chris @ 509.787.4131
 
web:
Quincy Parks & Recreation Department

 

5
Sunday, September 5
 
What:
Tomato Fare
 

Heirloom Tomato Tasting, Wine Tasting & Live Music. Don't miss the exceptional culinary event of the season!

 
Time:
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
 
Location:
 
Admission:

$20 pre-purchase & $25 at the door

 
Contact:
Martin Ringhofer
 
web:
Tomato Fare

 

9/11
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 9,10 & 11
 
What:
Farmer Consumer Awareness Day
 

2 days of fun, food & events.

 
Location:
Quincy, WA
 
web:
www.quincywashington.us

 

14
Tuesday, September 14
 
What:
[BAH!] Business After Hours
 

Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer

 
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Host:

Columbia Basin Hospital
200 Nat Washington Way
Ephrata, WA 98823
509.754.4631

www.columbiabasinhospital.org

 
Admission:

$5 for Members

$15 for Non-Members

 
Contact:
Tia at 509.754.4656

 

17/19
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 17, 18 & 19
 
What:
Odessa Deutschesfest
 

3 days of fun, an event not duplicated elsewhere in the Inland Northwest. In addition to German food and music, the festival features a parade, arts and Crafts exhibits, a carnival, sports events, including a major 5K and 10K fun run, and the big attraction--the Biergarten and entertainment.

 
Location:
Odessa, WA
 
web:
www.deutschesfest.com
 
web:
www.odessachamber.net

 

19              Ephrata Raceway Park Season Championship. Visit

                  www.ephrataracewaypark.com for more information.

 19             Masquers Theater 30th Anniversary Gala.  7 pm.  Must call for reservations

                 (509)246-2611.  For more information visit www.masquers.com.

26             Grant County Museum's Pioneer Day.  Pacific Science Center's Harvesting

                 Science Exhibits with hands-on exhibits. 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. 

                 Admission: Adults $3.50, Children 6-15 $2.50, Under 6 free.

26             Columbia Basin Foundation Annual dinner.  Call Donn Cook at (509)754-4596

                 or more information.


October

9              No School for Ephrata School District

12
Tuesday, October 12
 
What:
[BAH!] Business After Hours
 

Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer

 
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Host:
Subway Restaurants
303 Basin St SW
Ephrata, WA 98823
509.754.0977
 
Admission:

$5 for Members

$15 for Non-Members

 
Contact:
Tia at 509.754.4656

 

20
Wednesday, October 20
 
What:
American Red Cross Blood Drive
 
Time:
1:00 - 6:00 pm
 
Location:
ERC- Ephrata Rec Center
 
Contact:
Chris Moore @ 509.754.4881

 

23-24      Masquers Theater production of "Once Upon a Mattress." 

               Visit www.masquers.com for more information. Or call (509)246-2611.

30            Downtown 'Trick or Treat'  4pm-6pm

30-31      Masquers Theater production of "Once Upon a Mattress." 

               Visit www.masquers.com for more information. Or call (509)246-2611.


November

1             Masquers Theater production of "Once Upon a Mattress." 

               Visit www.masquers.com for more information. Or call (509)246-2611.

6-8         Masquers Theater production of "Once Upon a Mattress." 

               Visit www.masquers.com for more information. Or call (509)246-2611.

9
Tuesday, November 9
 
What:
[BAH!] Business After Hours
 

Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer

 
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Host:
Second Hand Prose Book Store
63 Basin St SW
Ephrata, WA 98823
509.754.1353
 
Admission:

$5 for Members

$15 for Non-Members

 
Contact:
Tia at 509.754.4656

 

7             St. Rose of Lima School Auction, 'The Gilded Rose.'  Call 754-4901 for more

               information or to purchase tickets.

7             'Ephrata the Dark' Mountain Night Bike Ride.  Begins at 6 pm at Oasis Park.

               Visit www.beezleyburn.com for more information.  Mini 'Ephrata the Dark'

               begins at 4 p.m.  

8             Round 6 of the 2009 Inland Northwest Cyclocross Series.  Held at Oasis Park

               in Ephrata.  Visit 2009 cyclocross for more information on times registration

               information.

11            Veteran's Day Parade

12            Dessert Social at New Life Christian School.  Call (509)754-5558 for more

                information.

13-15      Masquers Theater production of "Once Upon a Mattress." 

               Visit www.masquers.com for more information. Or call (509)246-2611.

               

19           Annual Turkey Trot held at the Ephrata High School track.  Bring food for the

               food bank.  Walk around the track under the lights and enjoy chatting with

               your neighbors and friends.  4pm - 6 pm.  Prizes will be given away.

20-21      Masquers Theater production of "Once Upon a Mattress." 

               Visit www.masquers.com for more information. Or call (509)246-2611.

21            YLI Holiday Craft Bazaar at St Rose School Gym.  Doors open at 8 am.

                $100 Door prize, Christmas Basket Raffle every hour

                Delicious Lunch - Homemade Soups and JUMBO Cinnamon Rolls.

 


December

 

14
Tuesday, December 14
 
What:
[BAH!] Business After Hours
 

Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer

 
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Host:
Brix & Stone
107 Basin St SW
Ephrata, WA 98823
509.754.2929
 
Admission:

$5 for Members

$15 for Non-Members

 
Contact:
Tia at 509.754.4656

 

15
Wednesday, December 15
 
What:
American Red Cross Blood Drive
 
Time:
1:00 - 6:00 pm
 
Location:
ERC- Ephrata Rec Center
 
Contact:
Chris Moore @ 509.754.4881

 

3             Girls' Night Out!  @ Harrison's Diamonds and Designs is pulling out all the stops

               for this year's event.  6 pm - 9 pm.  Hourly door prizes and a chance to win a

               $500 gift certificate.

 

5              Miracle on Main Street - Jingle Bell Fun Run, Parade, Children's Activities, and

                Pictures with Santa.  New parade category "Light your Pet."  Call the Chamber

                office at (509)754-4656 for more information.

     10 am - Cooking contest at Hometown TV & Appliance
     10 am - Jingle Bell Run
     12 pm - 3 pm - ERC Children's activities picture with Santa candy walk
     1:30 pm - Senior Class of 2010 " Chicken Drop Raffle"
     2:00 pm - Laurie Walker Ballet performance PAC High School
     5:30 pm - Lighted Parade with Pets!! - Consolidated Disposal Fireworks!

     For registration contact Ephrata Chamber at 754.4656

 


January 2011

1             Beezley Hill Climb - Randy Bracht 754-4636.

11
Tuesday, January 11
 
What:
[BAH!] Business After Hours
 

Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer

 
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Host:
Moore Furniture (100th Anniversary Party)
328 Basin Street SW
Ephrata Washington, 98823
509.754.3231

www.moorefurniture.net
 
Admission:

$5 for Members

$15 for Non-Members

 
Contact:
Tia at 509.754.4656

 

21
Friday, January 21
 
What:
Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Banquet
 

Honoring the Citizen & Business of the Year

 
Time:
5:30 - 10:00 pm
 
Location
ERC
 
Admission:

$35.00

 
Contact:
Tia Tracy or call 509.754.4656

 


February 2011

 

11-13       Ephrata High School Play

                 Pride & Prejudice 7:00 PM

13            Columbia Basin Hospital Foundation Mystery Dinner

                Wine Tasting @ 5:30, Dinner begins @ 7pm
                Location: Saint Rose School

                Information: Susan Scheib 509.754.4631 ext:271

 


March 2011

              

19            Mr. Senior 2009 @ PAC 7:00 p.m.

 

20            Annual Canal Caper 10K Run
                (send entries to: 8163 Rd 10 NW Ephrata, WA 98823)

                Entry forms may be picked up at the Ephrata Chamber office.

                Information: Karin Buchmann at 787-3929

                 www.active.com

 

20
Sunday, March 20
 
What:
Gran Fondo
 
Contact:

 


April 2011

17
Saturday, April 17
 
What:
Lions Fishing Derby
 
Time:
6:00am - Prizes @ 8:00am
 
Location:
Oasis Park
 
Contact:
509.754.5102

 

24
Saturday, April 16
 
What:
"Taste of the Basin" Auction
 
Time:
6:00 pm Silent Auction - 8:00 pm Live Auction
 
Location:
St. Rose of Lima School
 
Contact:
509.754.4656

 

23/24
Saturday & Sunday, April 23/24
 
What:
Rage in the Sage Mountain Bike Festival
   

Short Track Showdown & Beezley Burn

 
Contact:
BeezlyBurn.com

 


May 2011

 

1
Saturday, May 1
 
What:
Artist Reception Party at SLAM
 

Meet Artist Judy Kalin and Enjoy Food, Beverage & Live Music

 
Time:
7:00 - 11:00 pm
 
Location:
Soap Lake Art Museum
 
Admission:

Free

 
Contact:
Brent Blake @ 509.855.6131

 

11
Tuesday, May 11
 
What:
[BAH!] Business After Hours
 

Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer

 
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Host:
The Bookery
1 Basin Street NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
509.754.5321
 
Admission:

$5 for Members

$15 for Non-Members

 
Contact:
Tia at 509.754.4656

 

27/30
Thursday - Sunday , May 27/30
 
What:
Moses Lake Spring Festival
 

Parade, Live Entertainment & Basketball

 
Location:
Moses Lake
 
Contact:
MosesLakeSpringFestival.com

 


June 2011

 

2
Wednesday, June 2
 
What:
Graduation for Sage Hills High School
 
Contact:
EphrataSchools.org

 

4
Wednesday, June 4
 
What:
Graduation for Ephrata High School
 
Contact:
EphrataSchools.org

 

8
Tuesday, June 8
 
What:
[BAH!] Business After Hours
 

Ephrata Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer

 
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Host:
State Farm Insurance/Craig Plummer
1077 Basin Street SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
509.754.2512
 
Admission:

$5 for Members

$15 for Non-Members

 
Contact:
Tia at 509.754.4656

          

10
Thursday, June 10
 
What:
Ephrata Schools End for Summer Break
    Yippee!

 

11
Friday, June 11
 
What:
Pasta Party Dinner
 

5 different pastas, 4different sauces and bread, salad, and drinks.

 
Time:
5:00 - 8:00 pm
 
Host:
The Ephrata Medical Center Allred Roses and
American Cancer Society - Columbia Basin Relay for Life.
 
Admission:

$10 per person

 
Contact:
Adrienne Ross @ 509-855-4062

 

11/13
Friday - Sunday, June 11/13
 
What:
Sage-n-Sun Festival
 
Contact:
Candy Erikson or call 509-754-6329

 

12
Saturday, June 12
 
What:
Ephrata Lions Club "Sage-n-Sun" Fun Run
 
Registration
6:00 - 7:45 am
 
Race Time:
8:00 am
 
Location:
Ephrata Middle School
 
Contact:
Karin Buchmann @ 509.754.3771 or 509.787.3929

 

12
Friday, June 12
 
What:
Ephrata City Pool - Splash Zone Opens
 
Contact:
Splashzone

 

16
Wednesday, June 16
 
What:
American Red Cross Blood Drive
 
Time:
1:00 - 6:00 pm
 
Location:
ERC- Ephrata Rec Center
 
Contact:
Chris Moore @ 509.754.4881

 

18/19
Friday & Saturday , June 18 & 19
 
What:
8th Annual Columbia Basin Relay For Life
 

Activities for all ages, silent auction, cancer survivor recognition, luminaria ceremony and free pizza at midnight!  

 
Time:
6 PM-10 AM
 
Location:
Ephrata High School Track
 
Sponsorship:
opportunities available starting at $250
 
Teams:
sign up online at relayforlife.org
 
Contact:
Lynn Stecker at 787-7031  
    All event proceeds go to the American Cancer Society for programs, services, and research on ALL types of cancer


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