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.

Feb
28
Wed
Dental Health Month at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum
Feb 28 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dental Health Month at Hands On @ Hands On Children's Museum | Olympia | Washington | United States

February is Dental Health Month at Hands On! Throughout the month, we will be hosting a ton of fun activities throughout the Museum as well as offering free dental screenings. FREE with museum admission.

May
4
Fri
First Friday Night: Nature Maker @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 4 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Friday Night: Nature Maker @ Hands On Children's Museum | Olympia | Washington | United States

Tinker, create and explore with our natural world during First Friday Night: Nature Maker. Learn how animals and insects create amazing works of art and become a Nature Maker! Visit our NEW Outdoor Tinkering Stations! Pay-what-you-can admission with a suggested donation of $5 per family.

Jun
23
Sat
The Pine and the Cherry: Japanese Americans in Washington @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 23 @ 2:00 pm

Join writer and curator Mayumi Tsutakawa as she discusses how Washington’s Japanese Americans faced the injustice of internment and how families who lost everything rebuild their lives. This event is sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.

Sep
8
Sat
Southwest Washington Writers Conference 2018 @ Centralia College - The Walton Science Center
Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Southwest Washington Writers Conference 2018 @ Centralia College - The Walton Science Center | Centralia | Washington | United States

The 5th Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference presented by the Lewis County Writers Guild. A one-day event featuring Keynote Speaker, USA Today bestselling author of “The One That Got Away,” Simon Wood.

Oct
9
Tue
Foster Care Information Night @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Oct 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Foster Care Information Night @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library | Chehalis | Washington | United States

Have you ever wondered what is involved in becoming a foster parent in Lewis County? Join us to learn what it takes, who can foster and how else you can be involved. We will be hosting a question and answer session with a panel of current foster parents and staff from licensing agencies. Bring your questions!

Oct
27
Sat
Adna Grange #417 Fall Bazaar and Potato Bake Lunch @ Adna Grange #417
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Adna Grange #417 Fall Bazaar and Potato Bake Lunch @ Adna Grange #417 | Chehalis | Washington | United States

Fall Bazaar from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring baked goods, dog treats, home and garden decor, knitted and crocheted items, plants, jewelry, Scentsy, LuLaRoe, towels, etc.

Lunch is baked potato with toppings (butter, sour cream, chili, bacon, broccoli, shredded cheese, cheese sauce, tomatoes, chives, jalapenos, black olives) plus salad, beverage and dessert – for $7.00

Nov
3
Sat
T90 Fall Fest @ Tenino High School Commons
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
T90 Fall Fest @ Tenino High School Commons | Tenino | Washington | United States

T90 Fall Fest is at the Tenino High School Commons. Great products all in one place and close to home for easy browsing and holiday shopping for all your health, beauty and gift giving needs.

We have a nice variety of over 30 local merchants and crafters coming in to sell their products. The silent auction is comprised of vendor products sure to please.

This event is a fundraiser the Tenino School District Band Program, (the band will perform throughout the day), and for the Tenino Food Bank Plus-please bring an item of non-perishable food with you to donate. the Band Boosters are donating $5 to the food bank for every vendor who registers.

Nov
6
Tue
Candyce Bollinger – Safety Without Fear Workshop @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Candyce Bollinger - Safety Without Fear Workshop @ Hands On Children's Museum | Olympia | Washington | United States

A workshop designed for parents to help facilitate their children developing self skills for personal safety, without increasing anxiety & fear.

($35) – 2 Adults, childcare included for 4 children

Nov
10
Sat
Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar & Chili Feed @ Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar & Chili Feed
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are planning to have the biggest and best Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar here at SAFE Family Ministries on November 10, 2018. Each table will be filled with incredible arts and crafts items. This arts and crafts bazaar will be huge and incredibly fun! Local crafters and artisens are lining up to feature their best. There will be family fun for everyone! Bring your friends and your families! Teachers bring your students! Students bring your teachers. Kids bring your parents and grandparents! Bring your aunts and uncles and your cousins! Pastors bring your entire congregations! YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!

Crafters and artists hurry up and call 360-740-9150 right away as early table space reservations are going fast for this Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar! Bring your own tables (set up is between 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. day of event). *Late Registration Per Table Fee of $50 will be collected on day of event. *Early Reservation Per Table Fee is only $35 (postmarked by October 15, 2018 – MAIL TO: SAFE Family Ministries PO Box 935, Chehalis, WA 98532 – Make checks out to SAFE Family Ministries and please earmark your checks “2018AHCB-FEE”)

Chili Feed Tickets: $10.00 for adults, $7.50 for children over 6 years old.*
Ice Cold Soda Pop: $2.00*
Ice Cold Water: Provided*
Hot Coffee, Tea, Cocoa and Cider $0.50 per cup*
Tours of upcoming Childcare Facilities
Door Prizes, Raffles, Fun Booths and More!
Second Chance Sales thrift store will be open.

Event Coordinator: “Chuck” – Volunteer – SAFE Family Ministries
MC – Shirley Cunningham – Executive Director – SAFE Family Ministries
E-Mail: shirleyc@safefamilyministries.com

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*All fees, raffles, soda pop, hot drinks and ticket sales will be considered donations to exclusively benefit SAFE Family Ministries.

Feb
11
Mon
Economic Report to the Community @ TransAlta Commons Room 105C
Feb 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Economic Report to the Community @ TransAlta Commons Room 105C

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