This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
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Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe
11:00 am
Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe
@ Santa Lucia Cafe
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
 Join Gaean Allusions Pottery and other local artists at Santa Lucia for two weekends of holiday shopping fun with a variety of handmade gifts! The event is free and open to the public.
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Candyce Bollinger: Overindulgence/Entitlement
6:00 pm
Candyce Bollinger: Overindulgence/Entitlement
@ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 This presentation is designed to facilitate the awareness of ways we overindulge children. Participants will get a further understanding of the cultural trend and long term impact on children.
Prairie Steppers Square Dance Lessons
7:00 pm
Prairie Steppers Square Dance Lessons
@ Oakview Grange
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 You are invited to learn to Square Dance with the Prairie Steppers starting Tuesday Sept. 10, 2018 and continuing on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Oakview Grange, 2715 North Pearl Street in[...]
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Book Babies
10:30 am
Book Babies
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
 Alternating weeks of storytime and sensory play for babies and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.
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PageTurners Book Discussion
12:00 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 Join in a spirited book discussion of a selected title each month. New participants are always welcome! The December book is: “The Professor and the Madman” by Simon Winchester. Copies are available at the Information[...]
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
3:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 5 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Seeking adventurers to embark on this epic quest! Come play Dungeons and Dragons on first and third Thursdays. Beginners welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
 Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.
Build & Play
3:30 pm
Build & Play
@ Centralia Timberland Library
Dec 6 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Unleash your inner engineer! Create with LEGO® bricks, connecting straws, blocks and other interactive toys. Drop in or stay the whole time. This is an early learning program for preschool children ages 3-6 and school[...]
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Music and Movement
10:30 am
Music and Movement
@ Centralia Timberland Library
Dec 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Come sing, dance, and play in this active program for children age 0 to 6 and their caregivers. This is an early learning program.
Ballerinas from Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker
11:00 am
Ballerinas from Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker
@ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Meet and greet ballerinas from Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker. FREE with admission
Chehalis Friends of the Library Book Sale
11:00 am
Chehalis Friends of the Library Book Sale
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
 Find your next great read at the Annual Chehalis Friends of the Library Book Sale! A wide variety of books for all ages will be offered at great prices. All proceeds will be used to[...]
Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe
1:00 pm
Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe
@ Santa Lucia Cafe
Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join Gaean Allusions Pottery and other local artists at Santa Lucia for two weekends of holiday shopping fun with a variety of handmade gifts! The event is free and open to the public.
DIY Bows & Gift Tags
2:00 pm
DIY Bows & Gift Tags
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Learn how to make upcycled gift bows and tags. Uncover your creative side with this crafting lesson on how to add a unique personal touch to gifts for any occasion.
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Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe
11:00 am
Holiday Pop-Up Artisan Market at Santa Lucia Cafe
@ Santa Lucia Cafe
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join Gaean Allusions Pottery and other local artists at Santa Lucia for two weekends of holiday shopping fun with a variety of handmade gifts! The event is free and open to the public.
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Breast Cancer Support Group
5:30 pm
Breast Cancer Support Group
@ Providence Regional Cancer Center
Dec 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Meet with others who have dealt with or have a family member with breast cancer.
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PowerParenting: Temper Tantrums or Tempering Tantrums
6:00 pm
PowerParenting: Temper Tantrums or Tempering Tantrums
@ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 How to Maintain Your Cool When Your Child has Lost Theirs: Is this an overwhelmed meltdown or is my child trying to manipulate me? Explore what causes tantrums and how avoid or temper their impact.[...]
Prairie Steppers Square Dance Lessons
7:00 pm
Prairie Steppers Square Dance Lessons
@ Oakview Grange
Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
You are invited to learn to Square Dance with the Prairie Steppers starting Tuesday Sept. 10, 2018 and continuing on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Oakview Grange, 2715 North Pearl Street in[...]
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Book Babies
10:30 am
Book Babies
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
 Alternating weeks of storytime and sensory play for babies and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.
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Teen Hangout
3:30 pm
Teen Hangout
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 12 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Come hang out with friends, listen to music, play games, and eat snacks! Every second and fourth Thursdays. Newcomers are welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
Preschool Storytime
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
 Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.
Tea Time for Teens
4:30 pm
Tea Time for Teens
@ Centralia Timberland Library
Dec 13 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Hang out and spill the tea. Food and videogames will be available. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library. For teens ages 12-18.
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Music and Movement
10:30 am
Music and Movement
@ Centralia Timberland Library
Dec 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Come sing, dance, and play in this active program for children age 0 to 6 and their caregivers. This is an early learning program.
Coffee Book Klatch
2:00 pm
Coffee Book Klatch
@ Shakespeare & Co.
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join other book lovers for coffee and a chat about books. No assigned reading! You pick! Share what you’ve been reading lately and hear from others about what they’ve been reading. Discussion facilitated by Chehalis[...]
Blessings from Ben 2nd Annual Holiday Event in Honor of Benjamin Eastman
3:00 pm
Blessings from Ben 2nd Annual Holiday Event in Honor of Benjamin Eastman
Dec 14 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 Share the love this holiday season and join Blessings from Ben for the second annual holiday event in honor of Benjamin Eastman. This fun family-friendly charity event is on December 14 from 3:00 to 7:00[...]
Centralia Lighted Tractor Parade
6:00 pm
Centralia Lighted Tractor Parade
@ Historic Downtown Centralia
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm
The Centralia Lighted Tractor Parade, in Centralia, Washington, first started in 2010. We are happy to present our 10th year of the parade for all to enjoy. Please enjoy all the photos and stories. The[...]
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PageTurners Book Discussion– Best of 2019 or Whenever: Round 2
5:30 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion– Best of 2019 or Whenever: Round 2
@ Centralia Timberland Library
Dec 17 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
The Centralia Timberland Library PageTurners book group is closing out 2019 with two “Open Book Club” style discussions in November and December. Come talk about your favorite books from 2019 (or whenever). Drop in to[...]
Prairie Steppers Square Dance Lessons
7:00 pm
Prairie Steppers Square Dance Lessons
@ Oakview Grange
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
You are invited to learn to Square Dance with the Prairie Steppers starting Tuesday Sept. 10, 2018 and continuing on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Oakview Grange, 2715 North Pearl Street in[...]
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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
3:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 19 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Seeking adventurers to embark on this epic quest! Come play Dungeons and Dragons on first and third Thursdays. Beginners welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.
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LGBTQ Teen Book Club
4:30 pm
LGBTQ Teen Book Club
@ Centralia Timberland Library
Dec 20 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
All teens ages 12-18 are welcome to come and discuss awesome LGBTQIA+ teen books. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library.
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Music and Movement
10:30 am
Music and Movement
@ Centralia Timberland Library
Dec 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Come sing, dance, and play in this active program for children age 0 to 6 and their caregivers. This is an early learning program.
Genealogy Drop-in Help
1:00 pm
Genealogy Drop-in Help
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Researchers can bring their genealogy questions to get help from members of the Lewis County Genealogical Society. Whether you’re just starting out or are stuck on a difficult problem, the experts are here to help![...]
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Christmas Tree Recycling
9:00 am
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Central Transfer Station
Dec 26 2019 @ 9:00 am – Jan 12 2020 @ 4:00 pm
 Another great opportunity to recycle and minimize the impact on your local landfill. Deliver your Christmas tree to the Central Transfer Station at 1411 S. Tower Street in Centralia and have it turned into usable[...]
Teen Hangout: Crafts
3:30 pm
Teen Hangout: Crafts
@ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 26 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Hang out and craft! The last Thursday of the month has a different craft activity for teens. No skill required. Listen to music and make something fun! Snacks and supplies provided by the Chehalis Friends[...]
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Music and Movement
10:30 am
Music and Movement
@ Centralia Timberland Library
Dec 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Come sing, dance, and play in this active program for children age 0 to 6 and their caregivers. This is an early learning program.
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Noon Years Eve Party
9:00 am
Noon Years Eve Party
@ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
 A New Year’s Eve Storyland Celebration Family Countdown to the New Year – Ball Drop Every Hour! Dancing • Parades • Door Prizes Meet lovable costumed characters from your favorite stories Get your hands into[...]
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