This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Learn about growing Lavender from WSU trained Lewis County Master Gardeners. Join us at Borst Park, Master Gardener’s Demo Garden on July 16th, 10am, for a in-depth class on growing Lavender.

The Lewis County Stream Team planted trees along Mill Creek to improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat. This spring the trees need our help to survive against the reed canary grass, which blocks out sunlight and nutrients. Join us Saturday to help cut and stomp grass in a circle around the trees. Show off your best dance moves!
Directions: 266 Jefferies Road, Chehalis, Washington. Meet at the gravel parking lot located on the right side after Glenview Lane. Look for the salmon signs.
**Work gloves and refreshments provided. Bringing your own tools is welcome. Please bring appropriate footwear for wet areas. This event is family friendly.
Contact: Kenna Fosnacht at 360-996-4560 or Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust will hold a Work Party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail, near Centralia, from 9 am until 12 noon, on Wednesday, July 20th, 2022. We’ll be removing thistles, tansy and other invasive weeds from areas near the trail.
The Discovery Trail is at 1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia. Follow the event signs to parking near the old red barn. Water, snacks, and other cold drinks will be provided (please bring your own bottle for water.).
Please dress for the weather and bring sturdy work gloves and footwear. We will have some garden tools and gloves available at the site but feel free to bring your own hand tools.
Please RSVP for this event by email to: “office@chehalislandtrust.org” or by calling the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust (CRBLT) office at (360) 807-0764. Your message should specify your name and contact information along with the number of people in your party.

Burnt Ridge Nursery and Orchards in Onalaska will host weekly organic gardening classes this summer. In the first session, we will discuss how to plan gardens and home orchards and ways to add trees, shrubs, and vines to your existing landscape. We’ll also touch on planting for pollination, nitrogen fixation, sod removal, and mulching. Presented by Ben Kunesh, on staff horticulturalist.
Come and learn about handguns. How to load, grip, sight alignment, stance and more. Have questions regarding how a gun works, self-defense or any other topic involving firearms, this is the class for you. If you do not own a firearm I have several for you to try. Cost is $75 and preregistration is required with a $25 non-refundable deposit and balance due at the door. Bring your firearm if you have one, the proper ammo for it, eye protection, ear protection and a baseball cap. If you do not own a pistol or revolver, bring 9mm Ruger/ Parabellum and/or .22LR ammo to use in the firearms I have available. If you do not have eye/ear protection, I have those available for your use as well. To register contact Dolly at 360-978-4338.

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.
Learn how a pistol functions, how to load one, how to grip it, stand, sight alignment and press the trigger. We will touch on what is considered self-defense and what isn’t. You do not have to own a pistol to take this class. Come and learn what to take into consideration when purchasing your first firearm. I have several different sizes of handguns to try on for size. The fee for this class is $75 which includes a $25 non-refundable deposit, balance due at the door. Class size is limited to 6 so preregistration is a must. If there is not at least 3 registered for this class it will be rescheduled, so please register early to reserve your spot. Bring your firearm if you have one, if not, bring a box of 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22LR to use in the firearms I have. Also bring eye/ear protection (I have extra of those too) and a baseball cap. Any questions and/or to register please call Dolly at 360-978-4338.

A night you won’t want to miss! August 26th we are hosting an exclusive Benefit Auction, Dinner, Shopping, and Music experience and The Loft!
Tickets are pre-sale only! Buy now until July 31st here: nightmarket.ticketleap.com/artisan-night-market/
~Doors open at 4 PM to our benefit auction for Hope Alliance Lewis County. We have some AMAZING items up for auction! (Soon to be announced)
~Dinner will be served at 5 PM followed by our live music with Mason Robert Keith Music Ft. Raven Nyberg
~Shopping experience open from 6-9 PM with our 10 hand selected vendors
Bringing your family? No problem! We have an exclusive “Man-Cave” for the fellas to hang out!
Tickets are $50 each. Includes: Access to our Benefit Auction, 1 Dinner, 1 Desert, 1 Moc-Tail, 1 Concert Ticket, A Swag Bag, Access to Man-Cave and Access to our hand selected vendors!
Doors will open at 6:30 PM to the public for a $5 admission and will include 1 Swag Bag and 1 Moc-tail.
Limited quantities available. All proceeds from Benefit Auction will be donated directly to Hope Alliance Lewis County.

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.