Chehalis Centralia Events Calendar

This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

Nov
15
Fri
Preschool Storytime @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their participating caregivers. This is an early learning program.

LGBTQ Teen Book Club @ Centralia Timberland Library
Nov 15 @ 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.

Adult Swim: Space Prom @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Adult Swim: Space Prom @ Hands On Children's Museum

Dust off your old tuxedo, fluff up your satin and tulle and come to Hands On for an out of this world prom adventure. Featuring:

Music by DJ Mia Ohms
Come dressed in cosmic prom couture
Karaoke your favorite power ballads
Make a LED galaxy corsage with Shipwreck Beads
Create a blacklight glow planet print
Learn a Jedi Mind Trick with OLYMEGA
Design a galactic silkscreen print bag
Meet costume characters from the 501st Legion
Take a prom pic with a Tardigrade in the photo booth
Take the Rocket and Spaceship Engineering Challenge
Taste freeze-dried ice cream
Experiment with a mini vacuum chamber
Explore the stars with Tacoma Astronomical Society
Enjoy a signature cocktail, free popcorn, space mac & cheese and other tasty treats from the Play Day Café

Nov
16
Sat
Music and Movement @ Centralia Timberland Library
Nov 16 @ 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.

 

NaNoWriMo – Write in! @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Write a novel in one month! Get started this November with National Novel Writing Month, a seat-of-your-pants writing adventure, and churn out a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Come work on your novel every Saturday in November at the Chehalis library with the moral support of fellow wrimos. We will kick off on Saturday November 2nd with a presentation from author Jami Davenport on planning a novel and tips for writing faster. Snacks and coffee will be provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library to help fuel creativity.

Genealogy Drop-in Help @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 16 @ 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! The workshop is held every third Saturday of the month and this series will be held in the small meeting room.

Nov
18
Mon
Tarot and Coffee and Books, Oh My! @ Shakespeare & Company: Coffee and Used Books
Nov 18 @ 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Tarot and Coffee and Books, Oh My! @ Shakespeare & Company: Coffee and Used Books

Hosted by Coffee Table Tarot. Grab a tasty treat or cup of coffee or tea and find Angel in Tarot Corner under the stairs.

Nov
19
Tue
PageTurners Book Discussion: Best of 2019 or Whenever: Round 1 @ Centralia Timberland Library
Nov 19 @ 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 give and get recommendations and hear about the upcoming titles we’ll be discussing in 2020! For adults age 18 and older.

Prairie Steppers Square Dance Lessons @ Oakview Grange
Nov 19 @ 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 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!

Nov
20
Wed
Book Babies @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 20 @ 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.