This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
This fall the Centralia Timberland Library is hosting a museum exhibit on loan from the Karshner Memorial Museum in Puyallup, WA. Drop in for dedicated viewing times on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM September 4th through October 9th.
This exhibit – titled “We’re Still Here” The Survival of Washington Indians – presents issues, challenges and successes that Washington Indians have experienced through the years in Washington State. It highlights the conflicts over land, identity, sovereignty, fish and cultural preservation. The exhibit also shows how tribes are successfully passing on the culture to future generations. The exhibit was created with the advice and input of tribal leaders and authorities from around the state.
This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, featuring “There There” by Tommy Orange and Native Voices, focused on Indigenous Peoples history and culture.
Beyond Aging is a FREE educational event designed to provide older adults with educational opportunities for better health. The event will feature a life-size, interactive colon for people to walk through, interactive booths for healthy living tips and FREE giveaways, FREE sessions of chair yoga, FREE health seminars and much more.
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 Centralia until December 17. Your first lesson is free, then just $2.50 per lesson taught by nationally known caller Don Wood.
Singles or couples are welcome. No partner needed. Square Dance attire not required but do wear comfortable shoes. Call Larry and Andrea Kershner at 360-273-6008 for more information. We invite you to join the FUN!
Alternating weeks of storytime and sensory play for babies and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.
This fall the Centralia Timberland Library is hosting a museum exhibit on loan from the Karshner Memorial Museum in Puyallup, WA. Drop in for dedicated viewing times on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM September 4th through October 9th. This exhibit — titled “We’re Still Here” The Survival of Washington Indians — presents issues, challenges and successes that Washington Indians have experienced through the years in Washington State. It highlights the conflicts over land, identity, sovereignty, fish and cultural preservation. The exhibit also shows how tribes are successfully passing on the culture to future generations. The exhibit was created with the advice and input of tribal leaders and authorities from around the state.
This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, featuring “There There” by Tommy Orange and Native Voices, focused on Indigenous Peoples history and culture.
For all ages.
Join in a spirited book discussion of a selected title each month. New participants are always welcome! The October book is: “The Good Rain” by Timothy Egan. Copies are available at the Information Desk one month before the discussion.
Seeking adventurers to embark on this epic quest! Come play Dungeons and Dragons on first and third (and fifth) Thursdays. Beginners welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.
Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.
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: ages 3-6. and School Age: ages 6-11. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Express yourself! Try Animation in the Arts & Parts Studio, add words to a “Poet Tree” and make tiny drawings using microscopes! Explore our permanent art collection and meet our Arts Walk featured artist from the Splash! Gallery, Kevin Wickersham.
Admission is FREE, donations appreciated
