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.

Aug
12
Sat
Borst Home Tour @ Borst Home
Aug 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The home is open on the second Saturday of the month from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., April through October, as well as July 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Open House @ Borst House
Aug 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Open House @ Borst House | Centralia | Washington | United States

Joseph and Mary Borst’s home will be open for tours. You can speak with Lewis County Master Gardeners and tour the Borst historic gardens A Living History talk about The “Allensburg” Ranch will be given in the one-room schoolhouse.

Benefit Concert by Rosie and the Posers and Dessert Auction @ Borst House lawn
Aug 12 @ 3:30 pm
Benefit Concert by Rosie and the Posers and Dessert Auction @ Borst House lawn | Centralia | Washington | United States

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.

Aug
21
Mon
Eclipse Viewing Party @ Winlock High School Football Stadium
Aug 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the Winlock School District and Winlock Timberland Library to view the 96% eclipse (Starts at 9:07 a.m. with maximum eclipse occurring at 10:19 a.m.). Commemorative protective glasses will be provided while supplies last.

Sep
9
Sat
Southwest Washington Writers Conference @ Centralia College
Sep 9 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

The 4th Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference will feature two keynote speakers, 18 writing workshops, and networking opportunities for local professional and aspiring writers. Keynoters include award-winning authors Robert Dugoni and Mike Lawson. Dugoni is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite series and the critically acclaimed David Sloane series. Lawson, a former senior civilian executive for the U.S. Navy, is creator of the nine novels in the Joe DeMarco series as well as the Kay Hamilton novels.

Borst Home Tour @ Borst Home
Sep 9 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The home is open on the second Saturday of the month from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., April through October, as well as July 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Vietnam Era Veterans Remembrance Day @ Veterans Memorial Museum
Sep 9 @ 2:00 pm

Join us as we recognize and remember all who served during the Vietnam conflict. This years event will be very special as our guest speaker will be; Ray “Doc” Padre Johnson, one the highest decorated Navy Chaplain in American history.

Sep
13
Wed
Work Party @ Discovery Trail
Sep 13 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust for a work party at Discovery Trail! We have over 400 new plantings that need a bit of help beating the summer weed growth. We have tools and gloves, but bring water and hats!

Paint Night @ Centralia College
Sep 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Paintings are led by Sue Wachter and Joan Hitchcock. Cancellations must be processed more 24 hours in advance to be accepted. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the event starts to get your supplies and spot ready for the evening.

We provide paint, canvas, brushes, apron, snacks and drinks and you get to take home your masterpiece each event. Wine will be provided for those over 21 years of age.  Room 116 in Washington Hall on campus.

Sep
16
Sat
Cowlitz People Pow Wow @ Toledo High School
Sep 16 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Grand Enteries at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Salmon dinner at 5:00 p.m. Dance contents, drums and more.