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.

May
23
Thu
Let’s Talk – Conservation Easements @ Jeremy's Farm to Table
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Let's Talk - Conservation Easements @ Jeremy's Farm to Table

Your land is special to you, but how will you protect it in the future? Join us for a conversation with attorneys and other land owners and learn what options may be
available to you. A conservation easement for land with natural, agricultural or historic resources may also realize a federal tax savings.
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May
24
Fri
Geneology Workshop @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 24 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Lewis County Genealogy Society will be available to answer all your questions from beginners to brick walls! If you are just getting started or are stuck on a problem, they are here to help. Drop in and find your family story!

Jun
5
Wed
Friends of the Library Meeting @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library on the first Wednesday of every month. Support the library and the programs it provides. All are welcome!

Jun
6
Thu
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join in a spirited book discussion of a selected title each month. New participants are always welcome! The June book is “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond. Copies are available at the Information Desk one month before the discussion.

Jun
8
Sat
“New Church” ~ June Bride @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jun 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
"New Church" ~ June Bride @ Historic Borst Home Museum

The Borsts and other families built a “New Church” in c. 1872 … to gather together in fellowship and for weddings. Two of the Borst children were married in that church. As well as many other life events. Etta Keller, Reenactor has made a lovely mid-19th century wedding dress and will talk about weddings in that day. Miss Etta will lead the talk.

Make It and Take It: Japanese Calligraphy with Chiyo @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Make It and Take It: Japanese Calligraphy with Chiyo @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Join professional artist, Chiyo Sanada, for a beginning class in Sumi-e Painting and Japanese Calligraphy. Expand your creativity by trying your hand at this beautiful artform. Space is very limited, reservations required – so be sure to register early. Registration begins May 25th.

Jul
4
Thu
Pioneer Independence Celebration @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Jul 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

An Independence Day Celebration … mid-19th century style!

Jul
11
Thu
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Join in a spirited book discussion of a selected title each month. New participants are always welcome! The July book is “Beartown” by Fredrik Backman. Copies are available at the Information Desk one month before the discussion.

 

Aug
10
Sat
The Harvest Kitchen @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Aug 10 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The Harvest Kitchen @ Historic Borst Home Museum

Putting up the bountiful harvest for a long winter. Activities and discussion of how to put up and store foods in the mid-19th century. Panel of our Living Historians. Mary Borst had a lovely, in that day, very modern cook stove. Joseph also built her a state of the art pantry, which kept things cool ~ one of my personal favorites in the house.

Aug
17
Sat
Make it and Take it: Diamond Painting @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Aug 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

We provide the painting for you to bedazzle with mini diamond sequins. If you like precision and sparkles this activity is for you. Space is limited so please register online or call 360.748.3301 starting August 3rd. All supplies provided. For ages 11+. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.
This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.