Dear Moses Lake Chamber Members,

Sunday we received word from Governor Inslee on a roll back for some businesses with stricter COVID restrictions. Here is the direct link to the full proclamation https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_20-25.8.pdf . This is not the direction we want to be going. We encourage you to support our local businesses especially during these times. We all need to support one another and keep our local economy going.

We will continue to have conversations with our elected leaders to get all our businesses opened back up without restrictions as soon as possible. As we become aware of any grants to assist businesses, we will let you know the details via email and on our website at www.moseslake.com.

Thank you to all our front line workers. We ask that we all do what we can to slow the spread of this vicious virus. I know many of your are “done with this virus” but the truth is the virus isn’t done with us. Please follow the 3 W’s….watch your distance, wear your mask, and wash your hands.

Be well!

A covid safe family drive through in Moses Lake that will start at Sinkiuse Square on Third Avenue in Downtown Moses Lake at the Town Christmas Tree. People will follow the contest entries plotted on a map (published in the paper and available as a downloadable PDF on the Light Up Moses Lake website & Facebook page), throughout Moses Lake ending at the Grant County Fairgrounds Red Parking Lot where the floats that would have been in the traditional DMLA’s Ag Parade will be stationary for families to drive by, view and vote on. You will be able to enjoy the lights all month long, except for the static parade at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Drive by will consist of homes, businesses and float entries that would have been part of the Ag Parade that was cancelled due to Covid-19. All contest entries will be plotted on the map. Sponsors that decorate will have small logo plotted on map. All sponsor logos will be on map size proportionate to level.

Judging: A voter form will be provided to each car at the starting point where they can mark their favorites and submit their final voting at the end point or mail it in to the CBH at 813 W. Third Ave, Moses Lake WA 98837 or they can vote online (link will be provided).

There will be three categories to vote on:

1. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place - Residential

2. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place - Commercial Business

3. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place - Stationary Float/(Ag Parade)

1st place prize in each of the 3 categories will be awarded a One Night Stay at the Coeur d’Alene Resort and family of 4 tickets to Journey to the North Pole, and bragging rights  What is Journey to the North Pole? Millions of Lights. Priceless Memories. A Family Tradition. The Coeur d'Alene Resort comes to life with the magic of the holidays each season, kicking it off with the Downtown Lighting Ceremony, transforming the resort waterfront into a glowing wonderland of holiday lights. Take the family on "A Journey to the North Pole" lake cruise where Santa Claus greets each child by name.

·        Habitat for Humanity of Greater Moses Lake – Festival of Trees

·        Foster Care - toys/presents for needy families/ Family & Community Services

·       Moses Lake Food Bank – food donations

FOR UPDATES: CHECK OUT https://light-up-moses-lake.webflow.io/

This event is hosted by area businesses and professional people as a token of appreciation to all area farmers and their patronage of area businesses. Due to the large number of reservations, the increasing cases of COVID-19 and now the Governor's latest shut down of restaurants for inside dining, the board of directors have decided to switch to our plan "B" which is NOT an in person event. 

Again, our Farm Family Brunch will not take place this year on the first Saturday of December as it has for the past 40 years. We are very disappointed that we aren't able to get-together in person this year, but we know it will make next year's event even more special.