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
13
Fri
Intro to Nia Workshop @ Embody Movement Studio
May 13 @ 5:30 pm
Intro to Nia Workshop @ Embody Movement Studio | Centralia | Washington | United States

Love Your Body. Love Your Life!

Have you been curious about Nia but not been ready to jump into a class? This is the workshop for you! You’ll dance, move, laugh and shake and put pleasure into your workout!

Experience Nia in this 2 hour workshop designed specifically for beginners. We’ll introduce the basic concepts and principals of Nia and get moving in a beginning-level Nia class.

All levels of fitness are welcome and no experience required!

$15: Early Bird (ends 5/6)

$20: General (begins 5/7)

May
14
Sat
World’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Tournament @ Northwest Sports Hub
May 14 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
World's Largest Indoor Pickleball Tournament @ Northwest Sports Hub | Centralia | Washington | United States

The Northwest Sports Hub in Centralia will play host to the world’s largest indoor pickleball tournament May 11-15 with the 2016 International Indoor Pickleball Championships. Click here to read the full article.

May
15
Sun
World’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Tournament @ Northwest Sports Hub
May 15 @ 8:00 am – 7:30 pm
World's Largest Indoor Pickleball Tournament @ Northwest Sports Hub | Centralia | Washington | United States

The Northwest Sports Hub in Centralia will play host to the world’s largest indoor pickleball tournament May 11-15 with the 2016 International Indoor Pickleball Championships. Click here to read the full article.

May
21
Sat
National Readathon Day 2016: Library Reading Party @ Centralia Timberland Library
May 21 @ 12:00 pm

Come celebrate the joy of reading and books. Bring your favorite book or select one from the shelves and enjoy it in our comfortable Readathon area where complimentary refreshments will be available. Take a break from your book and enter a drawing, craft a bookmark, or have your photo taken on social media.

Join us for a reading party in honor of National Readathon Day 2016. Celebrate the joy of silent reading at the library – bring your favorite book or select one from the shelves. Complimentary tea and coffee will be served and you can enter to win raffle prizes, craft a bookmark, post a photo on social media, and share the love of reading and books in this community celebration

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
3
Fri
TASTE OF TRIBAL – An Introductory Belly Dance Workshop @ Embody Movement Studio
Jun 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
TASTE OF TRIBAL - An Introductory Belly Dance Workshop @ Embody Movement Studio | Centralia | Washington | United States

Join us for this introductory workshop and experience this captivating and empowering dance for women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Dance to the music of powerful Middle Eastern drum rhythms that connect to the heartbeat, inviting you to move. Explore the beauty and power of Tribal Belly Dance and the Divine Feminine Self while you dance, play and connect in safe and supportive community. Please wear comfortable clothing such as yoga pants, a fitted tank top or tee shirt, and a sash or scarf around your hips (optional). $10 Early Bird* (ends 5/27) $15 General* (begins 5/28) *plus tax. Unlimited Members receive 10% off

Jun
18
Sat
2016 Leap the Levee 5K Run/Walk @ Centralia/Chehalis Airport
Jun 18 @ 7:30 am

Join the 2016 Leap the Levee 5K Run/Walk on June 18th beginning at 7:30am!

Make checks payable to Chehalis-Centralia Airport
Any proceeds will go to support the Discover! Children’s Museum Project in Chehalis

Mail entry form to:
Chehalis-Centralia Airport
Attn: Leap the Levee 5K
PO Box 1344
Chehalis, WA 98532

Or register at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport Office
900 NW Airport Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
by June 3rd
Office Phone 360-748-1230

Date & Time: Saturday, June 18, 2016.
Start time is 7:30 AM.
Day of race registration at Chehalis-Centralia Airport Office 6:30-7:15 AM.

Awards: Awards for the overall top three males and females and the winning masters runners.

Cost:
$5 pre-registered, $20 with
T-shirt
$10 day of race, $25 with T-shirt
(pending availability)

Jun
21
Tue
Amputee Support Group @ Prestige Post Acute & Rehabilitation Center - Centralia
Jun 21 @ 3:00 pm

The purpose of this group is to offer support and encouragement to anyone that has undergone an amputation or is facing an amputation as well as their caregivers and loved ones. The meetings will provide a place to share experiences, ask and answer questions, and provide educational opportunities through community resources and experts in the field. Join this group to get connected to other individuals who know what life is like as an amputee.

Jul
22
Fri
The Nia Woodstock Experience @ Embody Movement Studio
Jul 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Nia Woodstock Experience @ Embody Movement Studio | Centralia | Washington | United States

First Degree Black Belt, Jason Alan Griffin (JAG) is bringing Woodstock to Centralia with a Nia class featuring artists that performed at the original Woodstock Music Festival. It’ll be a groovy throwback to 1969 with Jefferson Airplane; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Melanie; Jimi Hendrix; Blood, Sweat & Tears and many others.

The focus is on FreeDance and the intent is to sense the Magic of Movement to Music. The class will begin with an exciting FreeDance playshop that will ignite your creative energy.

Friday, July 22nd, 2016
5:30pm to 8:00pm

$35* (plus tax – Unlimited Members receive 10% off)

This is Woodstock and the theme is love and peace and celebrating the Joy of Movement – so consider wearing peace signs, tie-dye, flowing sun dresses, vests with fringe, lots of love beads and flowers in your hair.

**JAG travels with his dog, River, who sleeps in his crate during class. Please ignore him so he can stay calm.*

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.