Venue Magazine August 2016

August 2016

ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT/ PEOPLE

MAGAZINE

2016 Quincy

Fireworks Spectacular and Balloon Festival

Quincy Farmer Consumer Awareness Days Ritzville Rodeo Ephrata Pioneer Day Odessa Deutschesfest Royal City Sip of the Slope Soap Lake Masquers Theater

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We get it done.

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pparently, there is nothing that can NOT happen today. I have always believed that bad things happen in life to teach us how to look at good things in a whole new light. As an optimist by nature and design, I have held onto this. With all my might.

Seems I love life, even when bad things happen to me. I can't stop loving it. I mean, every season of the year comes with a promise that something wonderful is going to happen...right? I have convinced myself that the best things happen to the people who make the best out of how things turn out.

But then, I hear of happenstance circumstances that show up in any day, with no advance warning, to innocent lives that will be forever changed. And, I realize I only experience a very small glimpse of a pain I can't even begin to understand. It is outside my scope of comprehension.

We are often reminded we do not know what will happen tomorrow or even in the next ten minutes. What we

do know, for sure, is that we are fortunate to live in rural America where we know each other and we care about each other. Genuinely care. Not only about patronizing each others businesses to support the dreams we start with and hope to continue with, but also in complicated times and unpredictable circumstance we come together without question.

It is obvious. Just watch what happens when any one of our regional communities, or a local family within one, are hit with a problem. We, as a whole, are unafraid to roll-up sleeves and do whatever needs to be done. We have been raised to be hard workers, putting core values like commitment, integrity, responsiveness and quality at the heart of everything we do.

And we do it. Because that is who we are.

- Melea Johnson August 2016

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MAGAZINE

VENUE MAGAZINE Published by: Venue Media Group, Inc Publisher: Melea Johnson Layout & Design: Joe LaRosee Sales: Melea Johnson, Sue Tebow, Rosalie Black, Shawn Cardwell Social Media Director: Rosalie Black Photographer-in-Chief: Rosalie Black Contributing Photographers: Roseanna Sales, Michelle Rainey, Sue Tebow Contributing Writers: Shawn Cardwell, Tiffany Sukola

Venue Magazine, PO Box 820, Moses Lake, WA 98837 509 431-3573 Melea Johnson / 509 760-0503 Sue Tebow info@thevenuemag.com / thevenuemag.com /

On the cover:

The cover photo represents two separate events.

The hot-air balloon (one event) and the fireworks show (another event). They are NOT held at the same time as the photo shows. The photo is for graphic purposes only. (Both events follow a strict set of professional safety boundaries.)

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Big Bend Cooperative Preschool A non-profit organization

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y participating in our parent operated cooperative program, you will have opportunities to observe your child’s learning progress and interaction with their peers and other adults in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. Based on a developmentally appropriate and proven educational model, this is a unique hands on experience for both you and your child.

A non-profit organization

Our program is designed to facilitate children’s social and emotional development, gross

Children parents together—because parents areparent a child’s first teacher and fineand motor skills, learning and cognitive development. We believe that participation in the classroom and school builds a foundation for success. This helps keep our tuition very

By reasonable participating ourusparent operatedtocooperative youwith willour have opportunities and in gives the opportunity participate in program, the classroom children.

Our motto is “Learning Through Play”.

We would love to share our program with you. to observe and assist your young child in exploring and learning through teacher directed activities. Based on a developmentally appropriate and proven educational model, this is a unique hands on experience for both you and your child.

Toddler Program (18mo +) 9:15am – 11:15am Mon or Wed, $42/month 2-day Preschool (3& 4 years) 9:15am – 11:45am Tues & Thurs, $60/month

Our program is designed to facilitate children’s social and emotional development, gross Pre-Kindergarten (4 & 5 years) 12:30pm – 3:00pm Mon, Wed, and Thurs, $75/month and fine motor skills, and cognitive development. Typically, parents are in the classroom REGISTRATION AUGUST 22, 6:00 – 8:00pm & AUGUST 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm once a week and attend a business/parent education meeting once each month, as well as *Registration $45 * 2nd child from the same family gets ½ off registration and tuition participating in fundraising activities. This helps keep our tuition very reasonable, and *$35 Discount for referring new families * Opt out fundraising fee offered

gives us the opportunity to participate in the classroom with our children. Our motto is Contact us today to arrange a free visit for you and your child!

“Learning though Play”. We would love to share our program with you!

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Agri-Culture Facebook page

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t's about people, all working their own way, in their own place, in the world of Agri-Culture. There is a comfort in being exposed to farm people. Follow along as I share their conversations with you. If you listen, you will find that most of these people would trade nothing for the lessons learned – lessons that produce strength of character and solid foundations for generations to come.

I hope you enjoy the daily glimpses into the lives of the people as much as I have getting to photograph them.

Photo and stories of people of agriculture...

One story at a time

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4th Annual

, Saturday 24 r e b m e t Sep at 10 AM

Live Entertainment! & Pumpkin Patch!

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FARMER CONSUMER FARMER AWARENESS CONSUMERDAY In AWARENESS Quincy,Washington DAY

September 10, 2016 September 12, 2015

QuincytoHigh SchoolTable” Festival Grounds “Our Farm Your Fabulous Food, Great Entertainment, Our farm to your table!Parade & Local - Fabulous FoodTours • Car show • Tractor Pull Produce Sale • Petting Zoo • Kids Games & More!

- Great Entertainment - Veteran’s Memorial Wall Plaque Dedication- 9:30 a.m.

- Parade - 10 a.m.

- Local Tours - Car show / Tractor Pull - Produce Sale - 9 a.m.

- Petting Zoo/KidsHEADLINING Games COUNTRY - Chef Extravaganza & MUSIC STAR Balloon Fest FCAD weekend JASON BROWN

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In 1981, a local farmer, Dennis Higashiyama, was working on his tractor and listening to America’s favorite radio host, Paul Harvey, have a conversation about the necessity of farming and farmers. The woman in this conversation expressed her opinion by saying, “I don’t understand why we need farmers, don’t they know we can just go to the grocery store and buy what we need?”

Local farmers were outraged. In our region we live in a world of agriculture and are familiar with the faces of the hardworking families who bring food to our table (and our stores), however, this conversation illustrated clearly how farmers and consumers had drifted apart – leaving many people with little or no understanding about how food actually arrives on their grocery shelves.

Because of this, on the second weekend in September, every year, the Quincy Valley community prepares a unique celebration called Quincy Farmer-Consumer Awareness Days (FCAD), which educates the consumer on the farm to market process.

For farmers, FCAD is an opportunity to show the fruits of their labor and demonstrate the tools and techniques used in their work. For the public, the event has tours of area processing plants and farms, displays of farm equipment, informational and commodity booths, and a farmers market. The event profiles our local farm families, our abundant farmlands and the businesses that are determined to stay on the cutting edge to provide the very best food possible.

So, the next time you say, “Pass the potatoes, please,” remember the dedicated farmers at the heart of our rural communities. We at VENUE Magazine encourage you to bring your whole family to the Quincy Farmer Consumer Awareness Day(s) Celebration and get acquainted with our local people who bring us fresh foods from the earth.

To them, we say thank you!

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2016 Quincy

Fireworks Spectacular and Balloon Festival Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 Presented by Quincy Valley Tourism

Photos by Hoku Kim

SCHEDULE FOR YOUR SATURDAY EVENING:

6:00 PM Food vendors and beer garden open at Lauzier Park 7:00 PM National Anthem and Sponsor recognition 8:30 PM BALLOON NIGHTGLOW will light up the sky have your cameras ready!

Prior to the main fireworks show, the Junior NPA Club (youth members of the club), will have a demonstration segment all their own!

Directly after... Northwest Pyrotechnics Association will display spectacular fireworks set to music.

The finale this year will touch your heart with a very special tribute presented.

Bring your lawn chairs or blanket to sit. Please make sure to dress for changing weather conditions.

The fireworks are spectacular but please know they are very loud and some people have found ear plugs work great!

NO DOGS PLEASE! In accordance with Washington State Liquor Laws only alcohol purchased at the event is permitted. Violators will be removed.

All events are weather permitting.

Do you live local? You may want to come out on Friday.

From 3:00pm to 10:00pm, the NPA Club will be intermittently setting off fireworks to prepare for Saturday’s extravaganza! You are welcome to come and watch.

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Inspiration

“I’m passionate about fireworks because they’re fascinating beyond belief.

The idea that you can take simple materials, paper tubes and chemicals, and create such awe-inspiring art in the sky just fascinates me to no end.

And unlike other media, where artistic expression takes some sense of permanence such as sculpture and painting, I find the ephemeral nature of the fireworks effect painted against canvas, which is restored to the tabula rasa black sky slate is also fascinating that it’s very much an experiential art.

It’s for the moment.” ~John Steinberg, M.D. 2007 PGI 2VP / shared from npaclub.org

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Saturday and Sunday morning launches Would you like to volunteer for crew? If so, just show up at sunrise and we will put you to work! The pilots are always happy to have help.

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orning launches begin at 6:00 am or just at sunrise at Lauzier Park in Quincy, WA. Please refer to the website below for update. The public is welcome to come watch as balloons lift off. There are no rides sold at this event. All events are weather permitting and locations of launch are subject to change. Balloon Festival is in conjunction with Farmer Consumer Awareness Days. partiesonthegreen.com / all updates or changes will be posted on facebook: parties on the green

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Photos by Roseanna Sales

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Sept. 3th - 4th 2016

Stock Contractor - McMillian / Layton Announcer - Bob Garrett

7pm Pro West Rodeo - Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night Ranch Bronc Riding Competition Skagit Rein Riders Drill Team RRA Youth Drill Team - First Annual

WPRA Barrel Race, 9am to 1pm Rodeo Queen Contest at 3pm Stick Horse Barrel Racing at 4pm in the Ampla Theater Pro West Rodeo starts at 7pm, Ranch Bronc Riding Competition 2016 Queen Crowning, Skagit Rein Riders Drill Team

RRA Youth Drill Team - First Annual

Gemutlichkeit – the spirit of comradeship and good times Welcome to the 46th Deutschesfest in Odessa, Washington September 16, 17, and 18, 2016 deutschesfest.com

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Dry Falls On Hwy 17, near Coulee City

In the heart of the Grand Coulee lies one of the natural wonders of North America—the Dry Falls cataract.

This 3.5-mile-wide chasm of basalt, with a drop of 400 feet, was left high and dry thousands of years ago as the last of several Ice Age floods swept through the Grand Coulee. This is one of the most extraordinary landscapes to be found along the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail.

The Visitor Center

Next door you will find the Dry Falls Visitor Center, which features indoor exhibits highlighting the Ice Age and early human history of the region. The center also features a comprehensive bookstore—a must stop for those looking to learn more about the Ice Age floods story.

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Photography by Jerry Kayser

Concessions – Drinks – Ice Cream For information please contact Dry Falls Visitor Center at 509-632-5214 www.parks.wa.gov

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How to shop for the good life in the Basin

Concept and written by Shawn Cardwell Styled and photographed by Rosalie Black

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owns in the Basin were established along rail road lines or at watering holes. Wilson Creek's figurative watering hole is the Harvest Moon Pub, which we visited for our latest Look Local location.

This shoot was especially inspiring, as I got to work with so many awesome women including Rosalie Black, the Venue Mag's premier photographer; Jessica Henderson, manager of the Ephrata Farmer's Market, and Rhea Reece, a caring, dedicated and funny new friend.

Wilson Creek and Harvest Moon is a short exit off Hwy 28, on the back way to Spokane. You'll find the Harvest Moon open Monday thru Friday 11 a.m. until close, Saturdays 3 p.m. to close and the pub is closed Sunday. Owner Debbie Moore can be found behind her bar serving beers, including Fireweed bottles, wine and simply mixed drinks (we're talking rum & Cokes and gin & tonics!). Grab a seat on the bar's original stools, play some James Brown on the ol' jukebox and kick it with the locals - you're bound to leave having made new friends. The back patio just got a fresh coat, too, and you'll love sitting outdoors in the shade or playing a game of horse shoes in the sun. Tuesdays the pub serves tacos at 4 p.m. and starts a horse shoe tournament at 6, and Fridays karaoke starts at 7 p.m.

The summer flavors of the currant mint mocktail pictured here were found at the Ephrata Farmer's Market from Gordon's Gardens and European Heirlooms. The market is open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of

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Models: Jessica Henderson and Rhea Reece

the iconic Grant County Courthouse. You'll also find pastries, jewelry, music and lots of awesome community, well worth your visit.

Kitchen accoutrements are from The Kitchen Store at Michael's Bistro. These beautiful and delicate cups are hand blown Canteen Double Wall Thermo-glasses by Bodum (the same glass you find on many French presses), designed to keep your drink cold, longer. The perfect icy orb was created using a Tevolo Sphere Ice Mold. You could make perfectly square cubes, super large cubes, or shells or tiki shaped ice. I love the added bling of the stir stick, too!

The gals are rocking overalls from Four Seasons Farm Service, located next door to the Shell on Basin Street in Ephrata. Both ladies are overall wearers off-camera, and were surprised by the low $36 sticker price. You can find other quality farm and garden implements, seeds, soil and clothing (mostly for men, like these overalls) at Four Seasons, as well.

Also adorning these beauties are vintage bakelite bangles, rings and bug-themed jewelry from Red Door. I love shopping there for one-of-a-kind farm chic items, and their inventory is always changing. If you are like me and wear your jewelry in themes like bugs or flowers or lock and keys or all pink, this is the perfect place to find lots of eclectic bling to accessorize you and your home.

Location - Harvest Moon Pub, Wilson Creek Currants, mint - Ephrata Farmer's Market Glasses, ice cube maker, stir stick, tea towel, patterned scrubby -

The Kitchen Store at Michael's Bistro, Moses Lake Jewelry - Red Door, Moses Lake Overalls - Four Seasons Farm Service, Ephrata

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The Moses Lake Farmers Market

would like to thank the following sponsors of this years Independence Weekend Celebration: Mitsubishi Aero TEC, LLC Genie - Moses Lake Campus Confluence Health Samaritan Healthcare AkzoNobel North Central Construction Gary Mann Real Estate Burger King of Moses Lake A-Z Rentals Chemi-Con Materials Corp Bargain Town Secondhand and Recycling Moses Lake Grocery Outlet Chuck Yarbro Auctioneers Inc. J.R. Simplot Company Fresh Picks AG World Support Systems Alsted Real Estate, LLC Smith Martin Building, LLC Windermere Real Estate Ryann Leonard Jeniel Cramer Moses Lake Auto Wrecking North West Ag Western Polymer Law Office of Kimberly Ries Ashley Hot Springs Spas & Leisure Central Machinery Sales, Inc Central Bonded Collectors Soiltest Farm Consultants, Inc. Moses Lake Steel Supply Julie Peterson, Realtor LocalTel Communications Duda Insurance Northland Cable Columbia Glass, LLC Inland Cellular Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Huckleberry Press VENUE Magazine City of Moses Lake Moses Lake Fire Department To all the volunteers who donated their time and energy THANK YOU! Without your help the 2016 Independence Weekend Celebration could not have happened!

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Lake h MOSES s Farmers Market e r F LAKE t Ge Market is open every Saturday 8-1 through the end of October.

McCosh Park next to the Aquatic Center

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The freshest local produce around!

Produce, gourmet items, prepared foods and baked goods, hand crafted and artisanal gifts, plants and flowers plus a whole lot more!

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A walk through the past...in Grant County’s Historical Museum, situated on 3½ acres, a complex of 38 buildings preserving the historical legacy of Grant County.

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Old-time POlitical Rally • July Contact the museum for details

The Historical Village comes to life at

LIVING MUSEUM Saturday, June 11 PIONEER DAY Saturday, September 24 Museum Gift Shop

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Central Basin Community Concert Association 2016-2017 Concert Series - 62nd Season

Portratis of America

starring George Bugatti Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 7:00 pm

“I invited George to sing with me in concert. He’s one of my favorites…”

– Tony Bennett

Derik Nelson & Family

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 7:00 pm

Signature sound features velvety three-part vocal harmonies only a family can deliver

Concerts held at

Tenoré

Thursday, November 3, 2016 - 7:00 pm

“Tenoré will blow you away from the first listen…”

– Brett Manning

Cherish the Ladies

Irish Folk Ensemble Monday, April 24, 2017 - 7:00 pm “An astonishing array of virtuosity.”

– Washington Post

Wallenstien Performing Arts Center

Big Bend Community College, 6989 College Parkway NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837

Doors open half hour before curtain time. Admittance by Season Pass

Artists & Dates Subject to change. Reciprocity Agreements with: Most Live On Stage Associations

509-760-6908 or 509-771-1353 or 509-760-7341 or visit us online at www.communityconcertsml.com email: centralbasincommunityconcert@gmail.com

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SOLD OUT! The donations and participation of attendees of this annual event help to further the development of projects meant to enlighten and enrich the Lower Grand Coulee experience. For information about their current projects and how to be involved, please refer to: friendsofthelowergrandcoulee.org

Download Paper Poetry on ITunes and Amazon today or stream online now at ryleifranks.com and Spotify

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39TH green turtle SEASON 2016–2017 COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIED ARTS Green Turtle shows held @ 7pm, Wallenstien Theater

WINTER FABLES NOVEMBER 17, 2016 ALICE IN WONDERLAND FEBRUARY 11, 2017 • 3/7pm Auditions on Monday, February 6 • Rehearsals nightly

CHARLOTTE’S WEB MARCH 4, 2017 PROUD SPONSOR

PATRICIA DAUGHERTY CHILDREN’S ART FUND

KEEPING PAT’S VISION ALIVE. ASK US HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE.

GREEN TURTLE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! CBA-ARTS.ORG Solar-Powered PURCHASE www.cba-arts.org TICKETS@:

Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce For information call: 509.793.2059 •

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IN GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Support provided by Moses Lake & Grant County Tourism Commissions Wallenstien Theater 6989 College Parkway, Moses Lake

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39TH PREMIERE SEASON 2016–2017 COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIED ARTS Premiere shows held @ 7pm, Wallenstien Theater

UTAH REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE OCTOBER 12, 2016 LUCKY ME NOVEMBER 5, 2016 ROBERT WRIGLEY Poetry reading in collaboration with Moses Lake Museum & Art Center • Civic Center Auditorium

DECEMBER 2, 2016 • 6:30PM • FREE DALLAS BRASS MARCH 24, 2017 HAL KETCHUM MARCH 31, 2017 SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! CALL 509.793.2059.

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Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce For information call: 509.793.2059 •

VA C AT I O N S

IN GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Big Bend Big Bend

COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Support provided by Moses Lake & Grant County Tourism Commissions Wallenstien Theater 6989 College Parkway, Moses Lake

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Red Door Cafe Booking a party, conference, group meeting, or anything else that needs a bit of privacy? Consider our spacious conference room that seats 40+. We have a projector for Power Point or presentations and an oversized screen.

We do catering and boxed lunches.

Desserts, espresso and paninis are our speciality! Did we mention that everything, from soups to desserts to salads, is made from scratch?

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 7:30am to 5pm, Closed Sunday 202 and 206 West 3rd Ave, Moses Lake, WA, 98837

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Everyone welcome!

Night Fresh New lunch and Friday Prime Rib Seafood dinner menu Special Catering on and off site Happy Hour Tues – Fri 4pm-6pm

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Tues – Fri: 11am – 9pm / Sat: 8am-9pm / Sun: 8am – 7pm 1373 Rd F.2 NE, Moses Lake (just off I-90) / 509-765-8131

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Mason's Place

A place to enjoy with friends

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ugar free, caffeine free, white chocolate with cream. She remembers. When I walk into Mason’s Place, I am met with the warmth of a smile and a hot mug of my favorite coffee memorized from the very first time I ordered.

Heather Mason cares for her customers who quickly become her friends. It’s not hard for her.

She genuinely has a love for people and it shows.

The name Mason’s Place is a tribute to her family that has been grounded in our community through generations. She exudes a strong sense of the love and importance of family, and rightfully so. Fond stories are shared in conversation as customers recall the Mason family members they are fortunate to know.

Mason’s Place is simply the coffee shop you always want to go to. Once visited, you know you’ll be back. With friends. It is all you wish it to be. There is something about opening the door to a coffee shop and getting that scent and sounds of freshly ground quality coffee that awakens the senses. At Mason’s there is a sense of connectedness. It is a welcoming environment with comfortable seating, large windows to look out of and view the world go by as you relax and get rejuvenated. Or, have your favorite cup of coffee prepared to sip while you stroll through the numerous stores inside the Smith Martin Building. A delightful and delicious way to shop.

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stablished in 1994 we’ve grown from just taco to tortas in a taco truck to a full authentic Mexican restaurant.

Offering enchiladas, fajitas, salads, combinations and more.

Serving freshly hand made corn tortillas on all our tacos with 10 different meat options to create your ultimate taco plate.

Happy hour on all beers every weekday from 2-7pm.

Open seven days a week with delicious menudo on the weekends.

Catering available Family owned for 22 years in Moses Lake, WA All photos from our full service restaurant

Tacos El Rey 509 764-8611

317 West Broadway, Moses Lake, WA

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Monday – Saturday 7am-9pm • Sunday 8am-8pm 221 W. Broadway • Moses Lake • 509.765.4177 • www.michaelsmarketandbistro.com

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Two Minute Shopping Spree!

From September 1st through September 30th you can enter for your chance to win a 2 minute shopping spree! The winner will be drawn on October 1st and must be able to complete the 2 minutes shopping spree on October 8th at 8am.

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