This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

It’s National Novel Writing Month! Join us Thursday, November 1 to pick up NaNoWriMo swag, meet other ‘WriMos and kick-off your month of writing anytime 1:00 p.m. until closing. Then drop-in Saturdays in November to join other writers for dedicated writing time. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.

The Prairie Steppers invite you to a FREE Square Dance lesson on Tuesday Jan. 8, 2019. Lessons continue on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 PM at the Oakview Grange, 2715 North Pearl St. in Centralia for just $2.50 per lesson. It’s a family friendly, fun activity where you’ll meet the nicest people. Casual dress. Singles welcome, no partner needed. Call 360-273-4884 or 360-736-5172 for more information.

Do good for your world on MLK day – help prepare the site for student planting.
This activity is for 14 years and older. We will be working at the north end of the trail. Our goal is to open planting holes in the reed canary grass; suggested tools include garden clippers or hedge trimmer, long sharp knife, weed-eater. Three weed-eaters available to loan.
Come for an hour or more, dress for the weather, bring your own gloves. Hot water, donuts and coffee will be provided.

2019’s Economic Outlook: The Centralia College Foundation and Union Bank of California are bringing the most current economic outlook for the new year to this area. The presentation will provide local business and industry leaders and members of the public with an expert’s perspective on the fiscal climate and predicted business conditions for the coming year.
FREE | Snacks Provided
On October 12, 1962, a windstorm fueled in part by the remains of Typhoon Freda struck the Pacific Northwest with deadly winds topping one hundred miles per hour.
The storm killed dozens, injured hundreds, damaged more than fifty thousand homes, and leveled enough timber to build one million homes. Join us for an author talk with John Dodge, former investigative reporter for The Olympian, as he reads passages from his new book about Typhoon Freda, “A Deadly Wind: The 1962 Columbus Day Storm.” This talk will include a slideshow and a question and answer session. A signing will follow the presentation, and copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Stitches of Love will be in the 4-H Hall building at the Country Chicks event held at the Southwest Washington Fair Grounds. Stop by to make a pillowcase for a child in foster care. All needed supplies are provided. No previous sewing knowledge required. Open to all ages. More information on Stitches of Love can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/LewisStitchesofLove.
Come make pillow cases for foster children. The event is free, open to the public and supplies are provided. Open to all ages and sewing knowledge.