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.

Feb
11
Fri
Find Work Friday Virtual Job Fair @ Find Work Friday is a virtual event hosted on app.brazenconnect.com
Feb 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Find Work Friday Virtual Job Fair @ Find Work Friday is a virtual event hosted on app.brazenconnect.com

Find Work Friday is a WorkSource virtual hiring event that connects you to recruiters across Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties. 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.

Here is a link to a video explaining the Brazen platform: https://youtu.be/h48DdeFg8Bo

Registration is a 2-step process.
1. Job seekers must complete the registration form at the following link:
https://bit.ly/3rgVyRs
2. Click a verification link which is emailed to each registrant from “Washington State PacMountain Workforce”

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.

Feb
23
Wed
Salkum WorkSource Pop-up Event @ Salkum Timberland Library
Feb 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Salkum WorkSource Pop-up Event @ Salkum Timberland Library

WorkSource is hosting a FREE Pop-Up Resource and Job Fair at the Salkum Timberland Library to help with your job search needs. Come meet with WorkSource staff and learn about our services and resources.

Multiple Lewis County employers will be recruiting at this job fair. Bring your resume if you are ready to apply.

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.

Mar
15
Tue
Randle WorkSource Pop-up Event @ Mountain View Timberland Library
Mar 15 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Randle WorkSource Pop-up Event @ Mountain View Timberland Library

WorkSource is holding a FREE indoor Pop-Up Resource and Job Fair at the Mountain View Timberland Library on Tuesday, March 15th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Come and chat in-person with WorkSource staff to learn about the resources we offer and how we can assist with your job search. Recruiters from multiple employers will also be present. Bring questions and copies of your resume if you are ready to apply!

Covid-19 safety protocol will be observed by all guests at this indoor event.

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.

Sep
13
Wed
Organic Garden Class: Rare and Underappreciated Fruit Trees @ Burnt Ridge Nursery
Sep 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Organic Garden Class: Rare and Underappreciated Fruit Trees @ Burnt Ridge Nursery

We’ll discuss the wide world of unusual and underappreciated fruits, including quince, medlar, persimmon, mulberry and the elusive Sorbus domestica (aka “chocolate pear”). We will also talk about the benefits of planting rare trees and what you can do with the fruit.

Jun
6
Thu
Moving Forward Together: Childcare Issues and Resources in the Capital Region @ Virtual Zoom Summit
Jun 6 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Timberland Regional Library and the Capital STEM Alliance at ESD113 welcome you to our third Moving Forward Together virtual summit on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 4:30-6:00 pm. Our focus will be on childcare – an issue that affects employers, families, educators, and communities throughout the Capital region.

Our Keynote speaker, Gary Burris of the Child Care Action Council, will kick off the event, followed by a panel discussion around family-friendly workplaces, child care recruitment and retention, and universal access for families. Attendees will come away with information about:

Childcare deserts and how they affect working families
Childcare provider training, recruitment and retention issues
How family-friendly workplaces can contribute to employee retention and a positive culture
We hope you will join us for this informative event!

Panel speakers include:

Shelly Willis Executive Director of Family Education and Support Service
Melody Furze Early Learning Education Specialist and Child Find Coordinator at ESD11
Mary Rulewicz, Early Learning Coordinator – Timberland Regional Library

Apr
26
Sat
Understanding Credit – Building, Repairing, and Maintaining a Strong Credit Profile @ Centralia Timberland Library
Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Understanding Credit – Building, Repairing, and Maintaining a Strong Credit Profile @ Centralia Timberland Library

Curious about how credit really works? Join us for a free, informative session at Centralia Timberland Library this Saturday, April 26, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM!

Learn how credit scores are calculated
Understand your credit report
Explore credit monitoring tools and dispute tips
Discover how AI is changing credit reporting
Access local resources to improve your financial future

This workshop is ideal for all ages and backgrounds and is presented in partnership with WSECU, the Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC), and local nonprofits.

May
22
Fri
Memorial Day Special at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Memorial Day Special at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25.

Visit Memorial Day weekend for hands-on fun and creative activities, including:

• Silkscreening & Patriotic Painting (Saturday through Monday only)
• Red, White, & Blue Flyers
• A Bubble Dance Party & Lawn Games
• Star-Spangled Spinners
• Firework Wands
• A Scavenger Hunt

Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.

May
23
Sat
Memorial Day Special at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Memorial Day Special at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25.

Visit Memorial Day weekend for hands-on fun and creative activities, including:

• Silkscreening & Patriotic Painting (Saturday through Monday only)
• Red, White, & Blue Flyers
• A Bubble Dance Party & Lawn Games
• Star-Spangled Spinners
• Firework Wands
• A Scavenger Hunt

Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.

May
24
Sun
Memorial Day Special at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Memorial Day Special at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25.

Visit Memorial Day weekend for hands-on fun and creative activities, including:

• Silkscreening & Patriotic Painting (Saturday through Monday only)
• Red, White, & Blue Flyers
• A Bubble Dance Party & Lawn Games
• Star-Spangled Spinners
• Firework Wands
• A Scavenger Hunt

Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.

May
25
Mon
Memorial Day Special at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Memorial Day Special at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On Children’s Museum is saying “Thank you for your service” with 50% off admission for military families (with a valid military ID), May 22–25.

Visit Memorial Day weekend for hands-on fun and creative activities, including:

• Silkscreening & Patriotic Painting (Saturday through Monday only)
• Red, White, & Blue Flyers
• A Bubble Dance Party & Lawn Games
• Star-Spangled Spinners
• Firework Wands
• A Scavenger Hunt

Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Inc.