This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Join us at Centralia College to celebrate Earth Day 2017! Events will take place from 10am -2pm in Walton Science Center and outside on the Esplanade at CC. It is FREE and open to the public. There will be free document shredding, styrafoam recycling, community vendors and Centralia College clubs, and events happening earlier in the week! Come donate old/used clothing and receive an Earth Day shirt, visit all the booths and be entered to win awesome prizes, gift cards and more!
The ten entrance fee-free days for 2017 will be:
- January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 20: Presidents Day
- April 15-16 & April 22-23: National Park Week Weekends
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 30: National Public Lands Day
- November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
The ten entrance fee-free days for 2017 will be:
- January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 20: Presidents Day
- April 15-16 & April 22-23: National Park Week Weekends
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 30: National Public Lands Day
- November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
Chehalis City Council Meeting
Meeting: Chehalis City Council Meeting
Location: City Hall Council Chamber – 350 N Market Blvd.
Mayor & City Council
The city council’s regular meetings are held at 5:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Otherwise, city councilors do not keep regular office hours at city hall. Please call to arrange an appointment.
The City Council provides elected representation of the citizenry in the governing body. The Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (7 p.m. at City Hall) to approve expenditures of funds and set public policy for the community, with the primary criteria being the safety, health, and general welfare of the community.
Call to pre-register and to receive instructions on obtaining a soil sample prior to the workshop. If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the texture of your soil. Collect and bring in a sample of your soil and learn how to test for pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium.
Vermiculture, or worm box composting, is a process in which red wiggler worms (also called manure worms) and micro-organisms are used to convert kitchen fruit and vegetable waste (peelings, etc.) into nutrient-rich humus. Gardens and potted plants become healthier and more robust with the addition of this “black gold”.

This year’s theme, The Revenge of the Sixth, will be packed with Star Wars characters, goodies, decor and fun. There will be activities for fans of all ages.
Race check-in will begin at 9 a.m. The 5k will begin at 10 a.m. Games, vendor booths, and activities will go until 1 p.m.
There will be booths and vendors, an inflatable slide, performances by Mister Twister, the balloon artist, Star Wars characters, a photo booth, music, costume contests, and lots of prizes. Activities are open to runners and non-runners.
Pre-Registration is due by noon May 1. Register online here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/blazer-5k-revenge-of-the-sixth-/2017/register or download and mail a Registration Form from www.centralia.edu.
Runners and walkers must pre-register to be guaranteed a race T-shirt and swag bag. Race day registration is available, but T-shirts will be limited.
Students w/ ID – $15
Kids under 5 – FREE
Adults (18+) – $25
Family Rate (4) –$50 ($5 more per person after four)
All prices will be $5 more per person on race day. There are competitive and non-competitive run and walk options.
For more information, contact Staci Jacobson at 360-623-8445 or events@centralia.edu.
Chehalis City Council Meeting
Meeting: Chehalis City Council Meeting
Location: City Hall Council Chamber – 350 N Market Blvd.
Mayor & City Council
The city council’s regular meetings are held at 5:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Otherwise, city councilors do not keep regular office hours at city hall. Please call to arrange an appointment.
The City Council provides elected representation of the citizenry in the governing body. The Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (7 p.m. at City Hall) to approve expenditures of funds and set public policy for the community, with the primary criteria being the safety, health, and general welfare of the community.