This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
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.
For the second year, the Lewis County Chapter of the American Association of University Women is sponsoring its virtual LUNAFEST film festival on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, celebrating women in film. The ticket price is $10. All seven of the independent films are directed by and about women in our world.
Just think…you can view award-winning films in the comfort of your own home by accessing the films on your computer, tablet, or smartphone! Host a “Watch Party”! There is even “closed captioning” for those who need or want it. The films will be available to watch at the viewer’s convenience during a 24-hour window on Saturday, April 24 – Sunday, April 25. You may purchase tickets for LUNAFEST-2021 for yourself and others online on the Lewis County, Washington, Branch of AAUW website or through the LUNAFEST website. A streaming link and password will be sent on the morning of the event to all who pre-register.
This year, AAUW is also offering an online raffle including many one-of-a-kind items. The raffle is listed on the same website as the film registration.
LUNAFEST is a nationally touring film festival featuring award-winning films by and about women. All the directors of the films are females. “Why women directors?” A little-known fact is that women are vastly underrepresented in the entertainment field of directing and producing films. This project sponsors and mentors women filmmakers worldwide, giving them a voice in the industry.
In 1999 two California women created the LUNA BAR — the first nutrition bar exclusively for women. Fast forward to 2001, when these same successful women wanted to champion women and spark change in the world. Their vision inspired them to create LUNAFEST — the world’s first all-female traveling film festival. For the last twenty years, LUNAFEST has showcased the work of over 170 women filmmakers. Each year a few films are chosen from among hundreds of entries to be included in LUNAFEST. The festival travels to over 200 cities each season, has raised $6 million for non-profits and held over 2500 screenings. This year proceeds nationwide go to Chicken & Egg Pictures to finance and mentor females in filmmaking throughout the world.
The films are diverse, and the subjects, locations and content are eye-opening. They are poignant, often humorous, and provocative. Each year the festival seems to contain one film that is a little edgy. That is why they and we recommend a 16+ age limit for the showing.
Contained in the seven-film offerings for this year is Overexposed,” a behind-the-scenes look at the film team that captured the daring story of the Women’s Euro-Arabian North Pole Expedition. Another of the films is titled A Line Birds Cannot See, ”separated at the border, a 12-year-old set out on a harrowing journey to the U.S. to find her mother.” Knocking Down Fences tells of AJ Andrews, the first woman to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award, and her struggles to succeed as one of the best professional softball players in the world.
All proceeds from online ticket sales will benefit Hope Alliance, a local non-profit advocating for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, and Women Supporting Women local scholarships.
As always, with the LUNAFEST offerings of previous years, the viewer will continue to muse over the films long after having watched them. Don’t miss LUNAFEST – 2021!
Our Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run is FREE this year. Come for the day. Bring your family and friends. Bring something for a potluck if you like. Enjoy a bonfire and music. Make new friends.
Let’s kickstart an AWESOME 2021 together!
The Fifth Annual American Lung Association Cycle For Air: Reach the Beach Washington brings together hundreds of cyclists across the Northwest to fundraise for lung health. This ride offers several distance options for all levels of riders, from 100 miles to 25 miles, but all ending on the beautiful beach in Westport, WA. This year riders also have the option to ride virtually through Cycle Your Way, while still fundraising for an organization they can trust. Nationwide, Cycle For Air events have raised nearly $30 million to support lung health research, programs and services since the event’s inception.
Twin Cities Rotary Club – Turkey Bingo
It’s that time of the year again for the 4th annual Turkey Bingo, hosted by the Twin
Cities Rotary Club and sponsored by Kresky Auto Repair and Electric. The event is open to the public with family-friendly fun for all.
There will be 11 games in total priced at $1 each per card for the first ten and $2 for each card in the final blackout game. Prizes include turkeys, kid prizes and for the blackout, $300 in cash!
As always, all proceeds will go toward the Twin Cities Rotary Club’s efforts to support
our local community and fund various projects.
The event will be held at the Chehalis Eagles at 1993 S. Market Blvd. from 4 – 6 p.m.
on November 20. Food and drinks will be available for purchase through the Eagles and snacks will be provided. MC’d by Bruce Kimsey and Peter Abbarno to keep the games lively and fun.
SEAFOOD, SPIRITS & SONG hosted by Your Hometown Realtor Sybil M Kuhn.
Start a fun holiday tradition with this fun one-day event on Saturday, November 20. Held in a Gorgeous Barn/Event Venue, with all supplies provided to make a wreath! Christmas music throughout the day! All Funds raised for SMA.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ? Our Annual Big Book Sale is happening during/after the Santa Parade on Saturday, December 4, at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library!
Thousands of books on sale! All proceeds go to Chehalis library programs.
Check off those last few names on your holiday shopping list at our Winter Market, featuring gifts and goodies from some of our favorite local makers including:
*herbal products from Luminary Apothecary
*whimsical jewelry for humans and plants by Tooth and Snail Studio
*on the spot custom hammered jewelry and charms from Tiny Big Bang Studio
…with more vendors to be announced!!
We will also have lots of special seasonal items, deals on sauna packages, AND gift wrapping will be available!!
We will be open before and after the Santa Parade, so make sure to swing by and support your local makers this holiday season.
Give a unique gift of firearms training to the women in your life. No pistol, no problem, I have several you can try. Just need them to bring 9mm Luger and/or .22LR. Learn the basics of what to look for when purchasing a handgun, how to hold the pistol, how to stand while shooting, how to aim, what may or may not be considered self-defense and more. Bring to class your firearm if you have one, proper ammo for it, eye/ear protection (I have extra if you don’t have either of those) and a baseball cap. Cost is $75 with a non-refundable preregistration fee of $25, leaving a balance due at the door of $50. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register or get your questions answered.
Come learn about basic pistol shooting. Safety rules, grip, stance, sight alignment and more. Now is the time to overcome the fear of firearms. If you do not own a firearm that is not a problem. Just bring a box of 9mm Luger and/or a box of .22LR and you can try the different ones I have available. Bring your firearm, appropriate ammo for that firearm, eye/ear protection (I have some to loan of those as well) and a baseball cap. Contact Dolly at 360-978-4338 if you have any questions or would like to register for this class. A $25 non-refundable preregistration fee is required with the balance due at the door.
