This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
This April, Ballet Theatre of Washington brings their beloved production of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice back to Centralia College’s Corbett Theater. This show will feature the best young dancers in southwest Washington, and will have magical effects created by award winning magician Jeff Evans. It will also include amazing professional circus acts from the Portland area. All of this combines into a magical spell that will entertain and enchant theatergoers of all ages.
Shows are Friday April 20th at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday April 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $8 for kids, students and seniors, and be purchased at Book n Brush in Chehalis, Holley’s Place and Centralia Ballet Academy in Centralia, or online at brownpapertickets.com. Call/text 360-623-9010, or go to balletwashington.org for additional information.
#thisisthegreatestshow
This April, Ballet Theatre of Washington brings their beloved production of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice back to Centralia College’s Corbett Theater. This show will feature the best young dancers in southwest Washington, and will have magical effects created by award winning magician Jeff Evans. It will also include amazing professional circus acts from the Portland area. All of this combines into a magical spell that will entertain and enchant theatergoers of all ages.
Shows are Friday April 20 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday April 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $8 for kids, students, and seniors, and can be purchased at Book n Brush in Chehalis, Holley’s Place and Centralia Ballet Academy in Centralia, or online at brownpapertickets.com. Call/text 360-623-9010, or go to balletwashington.org for additional information.
#thisisthegreatestshow
Farmers Market every Saturday through September. Family-friendly activities, live entertainment and vendors wanted.
Hydrangeas are a beutiful additon to any flower garden. Learn the secrets of changing color, caring for and pruning of these beautiful and easy to grow ornamental shrub.
It’s the last Friday Farmers Market in downtown Chehalis! We’re wrapping it up with an amazing street concert from Paul Mauer and the Silence!! Come out for live music and hot food. Visit with your favorite farmers market vendors. Produce is abundant there are pumpkins and squash, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, corn, beets, cabbage, gourmet cultivated mushrooms, flowers, herbs, plants, art, fresh eggs, hand and body salves, hand crafted teas, jellies and jams, organic cheeses and much more! We may be small, but we pack in the variety! Thank You Chehalis! Tuesday Market will be open through the end of October.
#YourFood #YourFarms #YourMarket #ChooseLocalFirst
In this workshop, advisers from Bay Equity, USDA Rural Development and Olympia Federal Savings will help you explore the steps involved in buying your first home. They will share tips on how to make buying a home successful, safe and affordable. Topics will include home buyer education, accessing individual and family coaching to help you become financially secure, and information about high-quality home loans.
Entering its 11th year, the annual Northwest Permaculture Convergence (The Convergence) is an inclusive weekend-long event that alternates between the states of Oregon and Washington. The Convergence brings together a remarkable diversity of people to share their creative approaches for designing living environments, economic systems and culture practices that thrive within ecologically sustainable limits. Longtime enthusiasts and beginners alike pilgrimage from every corner of the Cascadian Bioregion, to educate on their successes (and failures!). Dozens of workshops and skillshares happen simultaneously all weekend long, making The Convergence a rich and valuable resource within our community.
The Board of Directors oversees event management and is fiscally responsible for each year’s event. NWPCC teams up with local communities for ‘Shoulder Events,” supporting our allies with tours, panel discussions, workshops and classes. Every year, the organization offers a number of volunteer and work trade positions. Ride shares, home stays and food donations can be arranged.
Fall Bazaar from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring baked goods, dog treats, home and garden decor, knitted and crocheted items, plants, jewelry, Scentsy, LuLaRoe, towels, etc.
Lunch is baked potato with toppings (butter, sour cream, chili, bacon, broccoli, shredded cheese, cheese sauce, tomatoes, chives, jalapenos, black olives) plus salad, beverage and dessert – for $7.00
T90 Fall Fest is at the Tenino High School Commons. Great products all in one place and close to home for easy browsing and holiday shopping for all your health, beauty and gift giving needs.
We have a nice variety of over 30 local merchants and crafters coming in to sell their products. The silent auction is comprised of vendor products sure to please.
This event is a fundraiser the Tenino School District Band Program, (the band will perform throughout the day), and for the Tenino Food Bank Plus-please bring an item of non-perishable food with you to donate. the Band Boosters are donating $5 to the food bank for every vendor who registers.
We are planning to have the biggest and best Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar here at SAFE Family Ministries on November 10, 2018. Each table will be filled with incredible arts and crafts items. This arts and crafts bazaar will be huge and incredibly fun! Local crafters and artisens are lining up to feature their best. There will be family fun for everyone! Bring your friends and your families! Teachers bring your students! Students bring your teachers. Kids bring your parents and grandparents! Bring your aunts and uncles and your cousins! Pastors bring your entire congregations! YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!
Crafters and artists hurry up and call 360-740-9150 right away as early table space reservations are going fast for this Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar! Bring your own tables (set up is between 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. day of event). *Late Registration Per Table Fee of $50 will be collected on day of event. *Early Reservation Per Table Fee is only $35 (postmarked by October 15, 2018 – MAIL TO: SAFE Family Ministries PO Box 935, Chehalis, WA 98532 – Make checks out to SAFE Family Ministries and please earmark your checks “2018AHCB-FEE”)
Chili Feed Tickets: $10.00 for adults, $7.50 for children over 6 years old.*
Ice Cold Soda Pop: $2.00*
Ice Cold Water: Provided*
Hot Coffee, Tea, Cocoa and Cider $0.50 per cup*
Tours of upcoming Childcare Facilities
Door Prizes, Raffles, Fun Booths and More!
Second Chance Sales thrift store will be open.
Event Coordinator: “Chuck” – Volunteer – SAFE Family Ministries
MC – Shirley Cunningham – Executive Director – SAFE Family Ministries
E-Mail: shirleyc@safefamilyministries.com
*All fees, raffles, soda pop, hot drinks and ticket sales will be considered donations to exclusively benefit SAFE Family Ministries.
