This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

Have you ever felt lost for words? Imagine not having the vocabulary to describe an event in your life, and feeling imprisoned by it for years. This talk explores the power of storytelling and its role in healing. With an emphasis on South Asian cultural expectations, her own story of sexual abuse and the need to create a space for talking about taboo issues, Indapure illustrates how the act of storytelling is therapeutic to the storyteller and beneficial to the listener.
Ms. Indapure is a volunteer, storyteller, activist, artist and community organizer. Her formal training includes a BA in English literature, an LLB from the University of Pune, and an LLM from the University of Nottingham.
This program is sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.

School of the Arts is focused on developing well rounded actors by offering opportunities for youth to develop their acting, singing and movement skills through classes, workshops and productions. This fall we will be offering a 10-week session of classes and an end of session Showcase. Classes start Sept 13, 2018. The Showcase for friends and family will be in November. Students will receive training from qualified instructors in a small group setting.
All classes located in Bethel Downtown Centralia, 413 N Tower Ave.
Acting Classes for Kids
(4th grade – 8th grade)
Thursdays, Sept 13 – Nov 15
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Acting Classes for Teens
8th grade – High School
Thursdays Sept 13 – Nov 15
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (two one-hour classes)
Details and Registration: www.bethel-church.com/sota

It’s National Novel Writing Month! Join us Thursday, November 1 to pick up NaNoWriMo swag, meet other ‘WriMos and kick-off your month of writing anytime 1:00 p.m. until closing. Then drop-in Saturdays in November to join other writers for dedicated writing time. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.

The Prairie Steppers invite you to a FREE Square Dance lesson on Tuesday Jan. 8, 2019. Lessons continue on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 PM at the Oakview Grange, 2715 North Pearl St. in Centralia for just $2.50 per lesson. It’s a family friendly, fun activity where you’ll meet the nicest people. Casual dress. Singles welcome, no partner needed. Call 360-273-4884 or 360-736-5172 for more information.

2019’s Economic Outlook: The Centralia College Foundation and Union Bank of California are bringing the most current economic outlook for the new year to this area. The presentation will provide local business and industry leaders and members of the public with an expert’s perspective on the fiscal climate and predicted business conditions for the coming year.
FREE | Snacks Provided
“You can’t just DREAM about success. At some point, you must wake up and LIVE it.” ~Spencer Conley
Many inspirational speakers make a presentation with passion – and Spencer Conley does just that. But Conley also shows his audiences how to put his “talk” into action, encouraging them to not just dream but wake up and live it; live beyond doubt, lack, fear, race, gender, and EXCUSE.
As a former professional athlete, coach and current mentor to professional athletes like Seahawks center Justin Britt, Spencer Conley now brings even more to others all over the world by establishing programs that encourage change and growth. He presents life-changing inspiration to people everywhere.
Spencer Conley, known as “Big Coach,” is the CEO of his firm, Too Driven. He is the backbone of many outreach programs that influence students, coaches’ offices, boardrooms and family living rooms. He’s devoted to his purpose as well as to being a father, husband, community activist, humanitarian, leader and friend. Conley’s mission is to leave the world a better place and to continue to encourage her people to live a life that is “Too Driven” to do anything other than succeed.
This event is being brought to you by the Citizens for Tenino Schools. We look forward to you joining us for an evening of excitement! 10 and under are free with an accompanying adult.