This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Come and visit the historic Borst Home, Carriage House Museum and one-room school house.
The Historic Joseph Borst Home, Carriage House Hands On Museum and One-Room School House will be open for tours from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
![Benefit Concert by Rosie and the Posers and Dessert Auction @ Borst House lawn | Centralia | Washington | United States](https://www.lewistalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Borst-Church-Drawing-300x300.jpg)
A Pioneer Church is being built as part of the Borst Pioneer Village which includes the Borst mansion, historic gardens, and Pioneer schoolhouse. Proceeds from this dessert auction will help build the Pioneer Church. Bring a lawn chair and listen to some great music, then bid on the yummy desserts in the auction. Help support the building of the Borst Pioneer Church.
At this FREE workshop, you’ll learn how to garden in a small space. The Square Foot Gardening class will be taught by expert gardeners, Lewis County Master Gardeners! You’ll learn what plants grow well in small spaces, as well as information on soil, compost, fertilizing, planting, weeding, ongoing maintenance of your square foot garden and harvesting your garden bounty.
Square Foot Garden Workshop will be held at Borst Master Gardener’s Demo Garden, on Saturday, April 23rd, 10am.
Just show up, rain or shine and join us for Square Foot Gardening.
![Earth Day Work Party at Borst Park @ Fort Borst Park](https://www.lewistalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/51579019709_cfc9c94546_c-1-300x191.jpg)
Celebrate Earth Day! Work party at Borst Park on Saturday, April 23rd with Lewis County Stream Team and Noxious Weed Control.
What: Learn about noxious weeds and riparian zone management from professional guest speakers, take part in removing invasive Italian arum and replanting native species. Snacks, shovels, and work gloves will be provided. This is a great opportunity to see the changes at the park, connect with your community and give back to the environment for Earth Day 2022.
Where: Borst Park, 2030 Borst Ave, Centralia, WA 98531. Meet near the Borst Home located past the baseball fields.
When: Saturday, April 23rd from 10AM – 3PM.
What to Bring: Long sleeves and work boots are recommended. Optional to bring your own shovels and hand tools.
Who: Sponsored by Lewis County Noxious Weed Board, Centralia City Parks, Lewis County Stream Team, Master Gardeners, and Borst Arboretum Botanical Society. Native plants were donated by Buds and Blades Landscape Company.
Volunteer Sign-Up: Please contact Weeds@Lewiscountywa.gov or call 360-740-1218.
![Lewis County Bridal Expo @ The Loft](https://www.lewistalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8E8DD254-2D40-4816-81C4-3EEB6B2BEF8B-194x300.png)
We are so EXCITED to co-partner with The Vintage Grand Room & Wilde Souls to host and partcipate in bringing a local BRIDAL EXPO between 2 downtown historic event venues for 2 Days. Featuring all the FABULOUS vendors from Lewis County & surrounding areas to a weekend Bridal EXPO.
Saturday May 14th 9 to 5
Sunday May 15th 10 to 3
*Engaged couples bring your entire tribe for only $5 at the door to receive your complimentary swag bag!*
*Interested VENDORS PM for google doc link for space availability*
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.