This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
School has started and now is the time to educate yourself on firearm safety. Come learn firearm safety rules, how a handgun functions, how to load it, clear jams, trigger press, sight alignment, stance and more. Class size is limited to 6 attendees so register early. Don’t own a firearm yet, no problem, just bring 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22LR to use in one of the handguns I have. Eye and ear protection is required, but I have extra of those if you do not have them. A baseball cap is also required. The fee is $85 which includes a $30 non-refundable deposit. Contact Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register or have your questions answered.

Free and fun introduction to square dancing. A chance to get out and get moving. You’ll be dancing right away. Good exercise for body and brain in a friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. Couples, singles, families welcome, ages 10 to 110. Monday, October 10th, 6:30 p.m. At Lac-A-Do Hall, 1721 46th AVE NE, Olympia. Sponsored by Olympia Area Square Dancers. For more information call Nancy at 360-438-1284 or Vicky at 612-385-4336. Web: www.OlympiaSquareDance.com
This class covers the basics of pistol use. How the firearm functions, how to load a magazine, grip, stance, eye dominance, aim, trigger press and more. If you work weekends and have wanted to take a class, this one is for you. If you do not own a pistol, one will be provided, just bring a box of 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22LR (long rifle) ammo. To register for this class call Dolly at 360-978-4338. Fee for the class is $85 which includes a $30 non-refundable preregistration fee and balance due at the start of class. Class size is limited to six attendees so register soon. What you will need to bring to participate in the class will be shared with you when you register.

Mark your Calendars for our EPIC 80’s Party! Grab your partner and your Walkman and join us for a tubular time! Wear your favorite 80’s outfit and will have live 80’s cover band NO RUELZ playing all the 80’s hits!
Purchase your ticket early for a VIP PASS!
Single tickets can be purchased at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80s-party-tickets-432042529837?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&fbclid=IwAR3aqd3vYBDbFvNewJ797u6VawfhnypeIp8ESPH_6d8PMxoK0ByANqRk-kU
Couples Tickets can be purchased at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80s-party-couples-tickets-only-tickets-439876852507?fbclid=IwAR1tQvkPZCw57gh3tAMRVQdtJwr_AwwOV3_D6ef05PCypIe5bHi3ovbNnRI
or at the Chamber Office.
VIP PASS includes a discount on the ticket(s), exclusive VIP lanyard and a ticket for 1 free beer. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office or over the phone at (360) 748-8885. VIP tickets available for purchase before 10/20 are $25 / single and $45 / couple.
Tickets purchased at the door are $30 / single and $55 / couple.
Date: Saturday October 29
7:00 – 10:00pm
(Dick’s Brewing will be open prior to the event 3 – 7pm)

Join us on November 25, 26, & 27 at The Loft in the historic downtown Chehalis in the ONLY Holiday Market around!
Shop over 60 Local Vendors and Artisans, sip some Hot Cocoa and enjoy our cozy setting!
Bring the kids for a photo with Santa and listen to some Holiday Music!
Free Admission & Free Parking
When:
November 25, 5-8 p.m.
November 26, 10-4 p.m.
November 27, 10-3 p.m.
Where:
The Loft
547 Nw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, Wa 98532

Whether you’re an amateur or a skilled cornholer, sign up for a friendly, fun evening or cornholing and raise some funds to help vulnerable children and build strong families through FESS’s vital programs. Fess serves families in Thurston, Lewis, Mason and Pierce counties. Tourney includes two divisions: two-person social teams for casual players, and an individuals’ super-switch competitive division, using ACL standards. The action will be overseen by the Twin Cities Cornhole League of Centralia and Chehalis. The competition comes in the form of teams (such as firefighters vs. police officers) challenging one another. Prizes go to the three top teams, and a cash prize will be awarded in the super-swith competition. Fun prizes also awarded for categories like “best cornhole costume.” The evening includes a silent auction and a DJ and entertainment by Bobby Williams, founder of the Bridge Music Project.
The event is adult-only The cost is $100 per team – $50 per team member – for the social event; $60 per individual for the competitive super switch event. Food and drink is an additional $25. FESS is encouraging participants to play and stay. Until Jan. 15, Lucky Eagle is offering discounted room rates on tournament night for participants. Use promo code is FamilyEDU.
To register and for more information, go to http://familyess.org/cornhole or call FESS, 360-754-7629
Women learning to shoot pistols taught by a woman. Want to learn the basics, i.e. how to grip the firearm, load the firearm, how to use the sights, and how to press the trigger among other issues with firearms? Do you know when to shoot and when not to? Come and learn basics of handling firearms. Education helps keep you safe. If you do not own a firearm, that is not a problem. Preregistration is required for this class with a $25 nonrefundable deposit and $60 balance due at the door. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register.
The Lewis County Branch of American Association of University Women will hold its 43rd annual book sale at a NEW LOCATION this year:
Moose Lodge
1400 Grand Avenue in Centralia (just off Kresky)
March 23rd – March 25th
9am to 5pm daily
Book prices start at just $3 for hardcover and $2 for paperbacks on Thursday, dropping to $2 for hardcover and $1 for paperbacks on Friday, and finally to just $5 for a bag of books all day on Saturday!
Thousands of fiction and nonfiction books, audiobooks, CD’s and DVD’s will be on sale.