This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Learn about the threats to salmon on the Cowlitz river and the science behind restoration efforts. Featuring live fish! Presented by Lewis County PUD and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The average American generates an average of 1,600 pounds of trash during an entire year. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will help you move toward a zero waste goal. They will share techniques to reduce the amount of waste you send to the landfill, prolong the life of your food and demonstrate how to make your own toothpaste.
Your land is special to you, but how will you protect it in the future? Join us for a conversation with attorneys and other land owners and learn what options may be
available to you. A conservation easement for land with natural, agricultural or historic resources may also realize a federal tax savings.
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The Lewis County Genealogy Society will be available to answer all your questions from beginners to brick walls! If you are just getting started or are stuck on a problem, they are here to help. Drop in and find your family story!
Join the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library on the first Wednesday of every month. Support the library and the programs it provides. All are welcome!
Join in a spirited book discussion of a selected title each month. New participants are always welcome! The June book is “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond. Copies are available at the Information Desk one month before the discussion.
Join professional artist, Chiyo Sanada, for a beginning class in Sumi-e Painting and Japanese Calligraphy. Expand your creativity by trying your hand at this beautiful artform. Space is very limited, reservations required – so be sure to register early. Registration begins May 25th.
Join the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust for a day on by river removing invasive plant species along the Discovery Trail. For all work parties, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. Youth under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and all youth under 18 years of age must have a signed waiver to participate.
When: June 15th, 10 am- 1 pm
Where: Discovery Trail (1545 Goodrich Rd Centralia WA, 98531)
Tools, Gloves, Coffee, Water, and Snacks will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you’re looking for the perfect event to quench your taste buds while supporting United Way of Lewis County at the same time, don’t miss United Way’s premier fundraising event and top culinary event of the year – Chef’s Night Out. Slated for Saturday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Jester Auto Museum and Event Center, this unique event brings together Lewis County’s finest chefs and restaurants under one roof for an evening full of culinary innovation.
Now in its 11th year, Chef’s Night Out is a must-do for foodies and culinary enthusiasts who want to experience the unparalleled talent of local chefs in Lewis County, all while supporting United Way’s mission of lifting 30% of families out of poverty by 2030.
This year’s extraordinary CHEFS UNITED team includes Darin Harris from Boccata Restaurant, Laurel Khan from Mackinaw’s & Curious the Bar, Donnie Stancil from McMenamin’s Olympic Club, Shane Wright from O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, Jack Heinselman & Kevin Bray from Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, and Eric Bostick & Garrit Pannkuk from Hub City Grub.
Gather your friends and neighbors, slip into your favorite flip-flops and join United Way in Margaritaville on Saturday, June 15th.
For tickets and more information about this year’s event, visit www.lewiscountyuw.com/chefs-night-out.
Explore activities that develop science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills. For grades 1-6. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
