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.

Aug
28
Fri
Summer Splash Gala with a Twist @ Hands On Children's Museum
Aug 28 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Summer Splash Gala with a Twist @ Hands On Children's Museum

The Summer Splash! Gala moves the party online for the first time. Join us August 28th at 7 p.m. for 30-minute live-streamed event and a 7-Day Online Silent Auction August 21-28. Support the Power of Play! You can give a child the chance to create, tinker & invent right in their own homes! This year’s Gala will raise funds to support the Museum’s newest Access program – Interactive Fun Kits, a hands-on educational experience for children who are learning from home. Don’t miss this heartfelt program featuring special stories about the power of play from kids of all ages…and discover how the Museum is ensuring that every child can learn beyond the screen.

Sep
12
Sat
Discovery Trail work party @ Discovery Trail
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Discovery Trail work party @ Discovery Trail

Join us to battle invasive plants along the trail. There is blackberry and tansy galore! Every pair of hands can help. The City will provide a disposal trailer….let’s fill it!
Masks required.
Please come prepared for the weather; leather gloves help with thorns. Maybe your favorite shovel, loppers, or clippers.
Drive into the barn parking area.

Sep
26
Sat
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Discovery Trail
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Discovery Trail

Join us to improve the riparian area along the Discovery Trail. This work party will remove invasive weeds; adults and older teens only. The work can be hard, but Oh so satisfying!
Bring your leather gloves if you have them, loppers, etc. Dress for the weather.
We will provide snacks, water and coffee; gloves if needed.

Masks required and social distancing.

Nov
23
Mon
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Morton Mondays
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Morton Mondays

Join us!
Open Enrollment health insurance appointments & walk ups.
Sign up in advance for an in person appointment by following this link: https://calendly.com/crhn_navigator/mm or call 360-819-7836

Get non-bias, confidential and knowledgeable assistance with your Washington HealthPlanFinder health insurance application.

Additionally, we will have:
Swag, Snacks & Beverages
Masks & other PPE
Various resources and gifts

Dec
10
Thu
Enterprise for Equity 20th Anniversary Fundraising Virtual Gala: Stories of Resilience @ Virtual
Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Enterprise for Equity 20th Anniversary Fundraising Virtual Gala: Stories of Resilience @ Virtual

Enterprise for Equity believes in the power of business ownership for people with limited incomes to change lives, grow futures and build economies! Attend our virtual 20th Anniversary Fundraising Gala to support individuals starting and growing small businesses in nine counties in Western Washington. Financial well-being is at the heart of E4E’s financial education and strength-based workshops, business training programs, business coaching and microloan fund in Lewis County and beyond.

Our online auction featuring services, products and goods from E4E Graduates opens on December 4th.

Dec
12
Sat
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Chehalis Senior Center Parking lot
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Open Enrollment In-Person Mobile Pop up event @ Chehalis Senior Center Parking lot

Join us!
Open Enrollment health insurance pre-scheduled appointments and walk ups welcome. Sign up in advance for an in-person appointment during this event by following this link:
https://calendly.com/crhn_navigator/chehalis or call 360-819-7836

Get non-bias, confidential and knowledgeable assistance with your Washington HealthPlanFinder health insurance application.

Additionally, there will be:
Swag, Snacks & Beverages
Masks & other PPE
Other assorted resources and tokens of appreciation

Apr
9
Fri
Find Work Friday – Virtual Hiring Event
Apr 9 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Find Work Friday - Virtual Hiring Event

Over 40 Employers Are Recruiting At This Month’s Event on April 9th! These businesses are recruiting from across the area in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston Counties.

Find Work Friday is a WorkSource virtual hiring event that connects you to employers who are hiring. Many employers need to rebuild their workforce. Now is the time to start your job search and WorkSource is here to help.

Join us for this FREE hiring event and connect directly with local employers from different industries. Find Work Friday provides an opportunity to chat with recruiters instantly to see if their company is a good fit for you.

Connect 1-on-1 with recruiters from the comfort of your home!

Virtually explore and engage with a variety of private sector, government, and non-profit employers

* Chat 1-on-1 directly with recruiters via live, text, video or audio-based chat
* Participate by logging in from any computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
* There is no cost to participate in the virtual hiring event, invite your friends!

Apr
22
Thu
Earth Day Work Party at Centralia’s Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail, Centralia
Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Earth Day Work Party at Centralia's Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail, Centralia

What: Earth Day Land Restoration and Trail Maintenance Event.
Snacks and drinking water will be available (bring your own bottle).
You must pre-register for this event; see the link below.

Where: Centralia’s Discovery Trail, at the end of Goodrich Rd, Centralia.
Parking for volunteers will be at the old barn (look for signs).

When: 9 AM until 12 Noon on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd, 2021.

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust will be hosting an Earth Day land restoration and trail maintenance event along Centralia’s Discovery Trail from 9 am until noon on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (See: Discovery Trail along the Chehalis River (lewiscountytrails.org)) Please arrive early to sign the waiver.

We will be removing invasive plants, including Himalaya Blackberry vines. Sturdy gloves, long pants and long sleeves are recommended. We will have facemasks as well as some tools and gloves available at the site, but please feel free to bring your own preferred hardware for dealing with invasive plants.

Covid-19 Precautions:
The number of participants for this event will be limited due to Covid-19 concerns and restrictions. Face masks and social distancing will be required.

Please use the following link to pre-register.
https://www.chehalislandtrust.org/events/volunteer

Apr
28
Wed
DigiMarCon At Home 2021 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference @ usa
Apr 28 – Apr 29 all-day
DigiMarCon At Home 2021 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference @ usa

DigiMarCon At Home 2021 is your chance to …
– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your professional network.

The 6th annual DigiMarCon At Home, the Premier Virtual Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference will be held April 28th to 29th, 2021, available live stream and on-demand. Join your peers online for 2-days jam packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy and networking.

Immerse yourself in topics like digital strategy, programmatic advertising, web experience management, usability / design, mobile marketing & retargeting, customer engagement, user acquisition, social media marketing, targeting & optimization, video marketing, data science & big data, web analytics & A/B testing, email marketing, content marketing, conversion rate optimization, search engine optimization, paid search marketing, geo-targeting, predictive analysis & attribution, growth hacking, conversion rate optimization, growth marketing tools, marketing & sales automation, sustainable growth strategies, product marketing & UX / UI and much, much more!

At DigiMarCon At Home 2021, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thought will be challenged, new ways of thinking will emerge, and you will leave with your head, notebooks and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency / team / account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon At Home 2021 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world.

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

For more details visit https://digimarconathome.com.

May
14
Fri
Find Work Friday Virtual Job Fair @ Find Work Friday is a virtual event hosted on app.brazenconnect.com
May 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Find Work Friday Virtual Job Fair @ Find Work Friday is a virtual event hosted on app.brazenconnect.com

The economy is growing again and employers are hiring!

Find Work Friday is a WorkSource virtual hiring event that connects you to employers who are hiring. Many employers need to rebuild their workforce. Now is the time to start your job search and WorkSource is here to help.

Join us for this FREE hiring event and connect directly with local employers from different industries. Find Work Friday provides an opportunity to chat with recruiters instantly to see if their company is a good fit for you.

WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service: 711

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to attend this event, please email Mpong@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 347-6054, to request an accommodation.