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
20
Fri
Paint & Sip Fundraiser at the Lewis County Historical Museum @ Lewis County Historical Museum
May 20 @ 6:30 pm

Join the Lewis County Historical Museum and The Merlot Canvas for a Paint & Sip Fundraiser on Friday, May 20, at 6:30.

Tickets for the event are $45 with the proceeds benefitting the Museum. Tickets can be purchased online at www.themerlotcanvas.com

In commemoration of the centennial of the National Park Service, we will be painting “Mountains Out”, a representation of our closet National Park, Mount Rainier. All painting supplies and instructions will be provided by The Merlot Canvas.

Even if you are worried about your artistic skills there will be guided instructions on the how to paint the perfect Mount Rainier! Guests will also be able to take their picture home with them! What a better way to help support the Lewis County Historical Museum and get a beautiful piece of artwork for your home or office.

As a no-host bar and raffles will be available for guests: all attendees must be 21 years of age.

Lewis County Historical Museum
599 NW Front Way
Chehalis, WA 98532
Contact: Andy Skinner
director@lewiscountymuseum.org
360.748.0831

May
26
Thu
MILK Documentary ~ Community Screening @ Centralia College
May 26 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the Breastfeeding Coalition of Lewis County for a free community screening of MILK, a documentary on the politics, commercialization and controversies surrounding birth and infant feeding.

Thursday, May 26
Screening begins at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Centralia College Campus, WSC 121 (Science Center)

Q&A with Director, Naomi Weiss, to follow!

Suggested donation of $5 welcome (cash only, please). All proceeds support breastfeeding promotion activities in Lewis County.

Jun
18
Sat
Chef’s Night Out @ Lucky Eagle Casino
Jun 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chef's Night Out @ Lucky Eagle Casino | Rochester | Washington | United States

For a complete article about this event that benefits Boys & Girls Club of Chehalis, click here.

Jul
16
Sat
Napavine Kid Fest after the Funtime Festival @ Napavine Community Park
Jul 16 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Napavine Kid Fest after the Funtime Festival @ Napavine Community Park

Let’s Play Something will be doing our first Funtime Festival KID FEST at the Napavine Community Park (on the baseball fields) on July 16th.

We’ll be getting doused for charity (benefiting the Youth Advocacy Center), have bounce houses from The Hop Shop (just $5 for an all day wristband to jump), balloon animals by Mr. Twister, face painting, a local business scavenger hunt, and so much more!!

Be sure to check it out! We’ll start right after the Funtime Festival parade ends, around noon (parade starts at 11am).
For more information, check out our event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/907392379388622/.

Jul
20
Wed
NW Strings Camp: Instructor Concert @ Bethel Church Chehalis
Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm
NW Strings Camp: Instructor Concert @ Bethel Church Chehalis | Covington | Georgia | United States

This concert will highlight NW Strings instructors, including Luke Price (Grand Fiddle Champion 2014 & 2015), Floyd Domino (multi Grammy award-winning pianist), Nathan Alef, James Meyer, Justin Sherfey, the Voetbergs and many more!

Jul
22
Fri
NW Strings Camp: Student Concert @ Bethel Church Chehalis
Jul 22 @ 7:00 pm
NW Strings Camp: Student Concert @ Bethel Church Chehalis | Covington | Georgia | United States

Invite a friend! This concert is open to the public and will be showcasing some of the songs learned by the students in camp, as well as various bands and performers involved in our 2016 camp. A must see!

Aug
23
Tue
The Swingin’ with Dean Show in Olympia @ Olympia Timberland Library
Aug 23 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
A master of many musical styles and instruments, Dean Ratzman will entertain audiences at three Timberland libraries in August. Ratzman’s shows swing with music from the 1940s through Big Band, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Soul. From Sinatra to Santana, he taps into the musical memories of three generations.

Along with this appearance, there are two others:

Wednesday, August 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library, 400 N. Market Blvd, 360-748-3301.

Saturday, August 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Aberdeen TimberlandLibrary, 121 E. Market Street, 360-533-2360. This afternoon show features family-friendly tunes. Light refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.
Aug
24
Wed
The Swingin’ with Dean Show in Chehalis @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Aug 24 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
A master of many musical styles and instruments, Dean Ratzman will entertain audiences at three Timberland libraries in August. Ratzman’s shows swing with music from the 1940s through Big Band, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Soul. From Sinatra to Santana, he taps into the musical memories of three generations.

Along with this appearance, there are two others:

Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Avenue SE, 360-352-0595.

Saturday, August 27 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Aberdeen TimberlandLibrary, 121 E. Market Street, 360-533-2360. This afternoon show features family-friendly tunes. Light refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library.
Aug
27
Sat
Thorbeckes 2nd Annual Sprint Triathlon @ Thorbeckes FitLife Aquatic Center
Aug 27 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

This event is designed for beginning and intermediate tri-athletes on an open course. The sprint triathlon begins with 250-meter swim (15-minute heats) in an indoor 25-meter pool. Athletes then move on to a 16K bike ride through flat neighboring streets and a 5K run through scenic Fort Borst Park. Proceeds will be donated to ALS.

The Swingin’ with Dean Show in Aberdeen @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
A master of many musical styles and instruments, Dean Ratzman will entertain audiences at three Timberland libraries in August. Ratzman’s shows swing with music from the 1940s through Big Band, Jazz, Blues, Rock and Soul. From Sinatra to Santana, he taps into the musical memories of three generations.

Along with this appearance, there are two others:

Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Avenue SE, 360-352-0595. Sponsored by the Friends of the Olympia Timberland Library.

Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Library, 313 8th Avenue SE, 360-352-0595.