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

Dance, move, laugh and shake and put pleasure into your workout!
Nia is a fun, energetic barefoot dance workout that helps you become healthy, powerful and beautiful. Experience Nia in this 1 1/2 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!
Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing you can move freely in.

Move from the stillness of meditation to outward expressions of the Divine. The unique format for this class includes Freedance, moving meditation and community connection. Movers of all ages and ability levels are welcome to attend.
$12 Drop-In
$20 for BOTH 9:00am Freedance the Divine AND 10:30am Moving to Heal.

This class is based on the Nia technique, emphasizing soft music and simple choreography that invites you to drop-in to your body and relax your nervous system in a supportive atmosphere of safety and trust. Personalize the movements while focusing on pleasure, resulting in improved overall feelings of wellness regardless of current physical/medical condition. Classes are designed to meet the needs of those diagnosed with long-term or chronic illness and mobility limitations as well as individuals with short-terms personal healing goals for body, mind and emotions. Beginners of all ages are welcome.
$12 Drop-In. $20 for BOTH 9:00am Freedance the Divine & 10:30am Moving to Heal.

Join us for a deeply nourishing evening of breath work, meditation and a sacred, sound healing concert. Kristen creates a sacred bath of healing sound with metal Tibetan singing bowls, crystal quartz singing bowls, bells, planetary chimes, tingshas, shakers, a rose quartz alchemy bowl, handheld crystal bowls, a healing gong and other soothing percussive instruments.
$20 in advance / $25 at the door

In honor of the service members who serve and have served our country, all veterans and active duty service members are invited to attend classes FREE this veteran’s day.
Choose from a full day of classes:
*6:00am Sunrise Salutation Yoga with Greg (intermediate)
*9:00am Beginning Hatha Yoga with Electra
*10:30am ***SPECIAL VETERANS DAY*** YOGA FOR TRAUMA class with Greg
*4:00pm Taste of Tribal Belly Dance Workshop with Wanda
*5:30pm Beginning Hatha Yoga with Christina
*7:00pm Nia Holistic Dance Fitness with Christina
Learn more about all classes at www.EmbodyCentralia.com.

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).
FREE!
Each month, the Chehalis Basin Partnership hosts guest speakers to share news and information about the Chehalis River and water issues relevant to our communities. This month, guests from the Department of Ecology will share information on what to expect in terms of water quality regulations for stormwater, and tools for farmers, cities, and counties to reduce water pollution. Everyone is welcome!
Chehalis River Discovery Trail Field Studies (complimented by City-led tours of Centralia’s Wastewater Treatment Plant)
The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust needs your help!
We are looking for enthusiastic, nature-loving volunteers to assist with our May 2016 Chehalis River Discovery Trail, (CRDT) field studies for local underserved school children, grades 4-8.
During the field studies, students will discover the benefits of healthy riparian corridors to salmon, wildlife—and to humans!
The field studies are generally held from 9:30am to 1:30pm.
Share your love of the outdoors with the next generation!
Come to our May 11th field training, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail and become ready to be part of this hands-on science and nature program. Trained volunteers may also help with free summer nature walks along the CRDT for the public!
For more information, or to RSVP for the training, please contact Kathy Jacobson, kathyjacobsonCRBLT@gmail.com.
Funded in part by a grant from the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association, Adopt-a School Program.