This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Our annual fundraising Gala at the riverside will happen Saturday, August 3rd to celebrate 30 years of conservation as a Land Trust.
We will have music by Huckleberry, various refreshments, snacks (or perhaps a small wrap), and desserts.
Guest speakers will tell you how conserved lands and riparian forest help cool the Chehalis River waters, which support salmon survival. The work of the Land Trust and your help will lead to more conserved lands, wetlands, and forests.
Conservation and protection of natural places provide habitat for fish, waterfowl, birds, mammals, and many other species.
The auction is always fun so bring your cash or card; you don’t want to miss that special object or painting!
Tickets will be $25 per person (adults only please). You may purchase 6 tickets to share a table with your friends or family ($150). The maximum number of guests will be 60, so don’t delay!
Burnt Ridge founder and co-owner Michael Dolan will lead each tour of the 20 acre farm and nursery, focusing on diverse fruit and nut crops that can be grown organically in western Washington – including blueberries, figs, mulberries, kiwis, hazelnuts, and chestnuts. A sample platter of fresh, seasonal fruits will be provided along with chef-prepared treats to highlight the unique flavors at their peak ripeness.
Certified organic fresh fruit, farm-made jam, live plants and more will be available for purchase after the tour. Michael and other knowledgeable nursery staff will be available to answer your questions.
There are two tours per day, at 10:00am and 1:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance: $15 each, $35 for a party of three, and $40 for a party of 4, available at https://www.burntridgenursery.com/Farm-Tours/products/165/ . Due to the sloping and rugged ground of this working farm, the tour is not suitable for strollers or those with limited mobility.
Mary (Roundtree) Borst’s family were from Scotland and many of the Roundtree’s were prominent in Scotland, as Mary’s branch settled into the northwest. Olympia Highlanders Pipes & Drums will do a 30 minute history of the tunes and tunes. Bring a lawn chair or
blanket to enjoy the concert in front of the Pioneer Church. It’s an Open House, so do come early or stay late to view the Historic Borst Home, Carriage House, One Room Schoolhouse, Pioneer Church and beautiful Heirloom Gardens.
Set Free NW will be celebrating our 2nd Annual Open House on Saturday September 7th from 11AM- 4 PM. This event will be held at 3149 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis, WA. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, kids’ games, giveaways, live music, car/ bike show, and much more! This event is free and open community wide and will be advertised in the greater Lewis County area and on the radio stations as far as Portland Oregon.
The purpose of this event is to build a solid relationship with our community and surrounding areas. Set Free NW is a faith-based recovery center designed to assist men and women who are struggling with substance abuse and those who are in life crisis. Our residential facility is structured to provide hope and healing through the life changing power of Jesus. Visit us on Facebook at Set Free NW and SetFreeNW.org for more information.
Join us for the 2024 Chehalis Flying Saucer Party in downtown Chehalis,WA. Friday, September 13th is the Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater. Saturday, September 14th is a day full of fun with engaging speakers, vendors, live music, the alien invasion parade, and exhibits at the Lewis County Historical Museum and much more! Most events are free to attend and the speaker series is ticketed. Please see our website for details and VIP ticket packages.
Cursive is making a comeback … Why? What is it’s history? We will explore the why and how. With an opportunity to try it yourself. Open House, Carriage House, Pioneer Church, One Room Schoolhouse and Heirloom Gardens. Talk and penmanship at 2 pm at the One Room Schoolhouse.
Join us in Celebrating Fire Prevention Week! Riverside Fire Authority is coordinating a grade school poster contest throughout Lewis County and partnering with the Centralia Outlets to help display children’s artwork. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!” Awards for best posters will be presented on Oct. 12, and artwork will be displayed the week of October 6 -12, in the gallery near our Polo Ralph Lauren and Eddie Bauer outlets at the 1400 block of Lum Rd.
Learn the tricks for basic set-up and maintenance of a greenhouse or poly tunnel to grow plants year round. Workshop includes a tour of the Master Gardener Greenhouse at Borst Park in Centralia.
Come and paint with Artvana at this family-friendly hot spot in Centralia!
All skill levels are welcome. Your Artist coach will be guiding you through each step of this painting and helping you tap your inner creativity! We will be painting the ‘Haunted Woods’ artwork!
Drinks are not included must be 21+ to consume alcohol this is an all-ages brewery and class.
Come relax and paint with us and discover how creativity (and beer) can help you unwind and reduce stress.
Have you always wanted to learn about some of our native trees, plants and shrubs growing along the river when hiking? This free educational session may be a perfect way to spend your morning!
Please join the Chehalis Land Trust team and Naturalist and Wildlife Guide Ryan Johnson for a walk at Chehalis River Discovery Trail.
In this session, Ryan will point out key trees and plants for us to learn, while discussing strategies and tips for identifying them in the field, as well as some of their relevant ethnobotanical history!
This hike will be considered easy difficulty. We’ll cover less than two miles, with frequent stops to review and interpret different plants we see along the path.
Please RSVP at the link below, the event is free!
