This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
The Human Response Network Presents: Festejando Nuestro Dia De La Independencia. Featuring local dance groups “Mexico Within The Heart” (Mexico En El Corazon) from Winlock and “The Stars of Onalaska” (Las Estrellas De Onalaska) from Onalaska.
Please help us celebrate Hispanic Culture with these two local traditional Mexican children’s dance groups! This family-friendly event proudly sponsored by The Human Response Network will be an admission free event, we will also have free snacks (chicharrones!) as well as a local food vendor on site (La Mexicana food truck).
Group members will be available after the performances for meet and greet as well as advocates from The Human Response Network to tell community members more about HRN programs and services!
The Lewis County Historical Museum is pleased to present, “Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggles of the Suffragettes” on November 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the museum. In this living history presentation by Tames Alan, she appears in the authentic clothing of a suffragette and presents the struggle of American women to gain the right to vote and their successful ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. A small suggested donation of $5 supports this and future educational programs at the Museum and is greatly appreciated!
In this heated and historic election season, which features the first female nominee for president from a major political party, it is important to remember that the right of each citizen to vote is the most basic right in a democratic society. This basic right allows us to have a voice in helping to shape the future of our democracy. For women, this right was hard-won and involved a long and difficult journey.
Alan is an actress, historian, and instructor who combines her skills to create an educational program for people of all ages. In 1867, the passing of the 14th Amendment defined “citizen” as “male,” thus denying women the right to vote. Tames focuses on the turbulent time when many states granted women the right to vote only to have the privilege taken away by decisions made in Washington, DC. Learn how American women adopted the militant tactics of their English sister suffragettes to not only earn the right to vote but to be considered citizens of the country of which they were the founding mothers.
With her wide knowledge of women’s history, Tames brings to life the suffragettes, their struggles, and their influence on the major issues of their era. Discover how the suffragettes influenced child labor laws and other major issues of their era.
Join Billie’s Sewing Circle at Billie’s Designer Fabrics tomorrow, January 11th, from 10 – 2 pm as we make Kitty Crack catnip toys to be used as a fundraiser for The Almost Home Project no-kill animal rescue (facebook.com/thealmosthomeproject). Fabric, catnip and sewing machines will be provided. This sewing circle also makes hats and mittens for our local giving trees. Billie’s is a wonderful store located at in downtown Chehalis at 510 N. Market Blvd with lots of fabulous fabrics and sewing machines worth drooling over not to mention the reasonable repair work they do.
Bethel’s School of the Arts is excited to announce their second Dinner Theater Event. Join us as we take a trip to the 1950’s for Food, Music and Fun! Invite your friends & family to the hottest spot in town, Uncle Phil’s Diner!
Performances are Saturday, February 18th at 1pm and 5:30pm, at Bethel Church – Chehalis Campus, 132 Kirkland Road (Exit 72).
Proceeds from the event will help provide stage lighting on Bethel Downtown/School of the Arts’ Liberty Theater upgraded stage at 413 N Tower Ave, Centralia.
Connect with the Southwest Washington community, to build brand awareness and show your company’s support of an important cause OUR CHILDREN, as you take a trip through Paris. Experience live Gargoyles at the Notre Dame, and Can Can Dancing at the Moulin Rouge. Watch the ballet with Madeline the “Little French Girl”. Stroll with roving Parisian Street Performers, watch Tango Dancing at the Latin Quarter and it would not be Paris without a Paris Fashion Show! Feel good about supporting our mission as we Build for Their Future and expand many needed services through unforgettable experiences.
Pope’s Kids Place Annual Gala reaches a different key audience segment and provides a fun, entertaining and engaging way for you to “wow” clients, vendors and employees. Feel good about supporting our local youth, heritage and cultural organizations as you enjoy the unforgettable events of the year.
Centralia High School’s graduating class of 2017 is hosting a Burgerville Takeover! This event will provide well needed funds for the Class of 2017’s end of the year activities. We hope to see you there!
HOPE on the Slopes, Ski & Ride for a Cure is a vertical challenge and fundraising event for skiers and snowboarders benefiting the American Cancer Society. Individuals and teams engage in a friendly competition for awards and prizes in two categories: Top Fundraisers and Top Vertical Feet Vertical is tracked by RFID or GPS scanning system. Together we will find a CURE! Together we will finish the FIGHT!
So much to see and do in Centralia & Chehalis on Chicks weekend! Shop Country Chicks, the Antique & Gift Stores on Tower in Centralia, Yardbirds Flea Market, Sisters, Smiths Mercantile, Redesign of Chehalis. Just to name a few.
Guardian Friends of Lewis County will be hosting a flap jack breakfast at the Chehalis Applebee’s. Breakfast includes 2 pancakes, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 sausages, scrambled eggs, and coffee, OJ or apple juice.
For each ticket you purchase, you will receive a raffle ticket to be entered into a drawing to win a $350 gift certificate for the Great Wolf Lodge that was donated for this event.
The proceeds go to help local foster children in Lewis County. Guardian Friends helps meet the needs that the State does not cover. These needs include specialized therapy, tutoring, sports fees, driver’s education fees, summer camp fees, clothing, bedding and so much more.
In order for the event to take place, Applebee’s requires a minimum of 100 tickets to be sold. Buy your tickets now and help support local children in foster care!
With a theme of “April in Paris,” the Eastern Lewis County Hospital Foundation’s annual Ladies Brunch will offer a touch of elegance while brimming with fun and laughter.
Ingeborg Kiser, a World War II war bride will share her experiences of growing up in Europe.
The event will also include a fashion show by Gracie’s and Lularoe Boutique.
