This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Each morning of the derby hundreds of eager youngsters flip a line into the water in hopes of catching “the big one.” Throughout the day hundreds of fish are caught with the biggest trout weighing in at about 8 pounds. There are various activities throughout the day for kids to participate in. They can have their faces painted, learn how to clean fish, and participate in a number of mini-games around the area.
Writers, prepare to be inspired! This ongoing monthly workshop offers the chance to share your writing, get feedback, and most importantly, be inspired to write. Refreshments provided.
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and meet other crafters. Share tips and companionship. A variety of library materials on knitting and other crafts will be available. All skill levels are welcome and expert help is available.
Join us for fun, music, movement and community — every Third Thursday in Historic Downtown Centralia, WA.
The Triad Arts Theater is excited to announce the reopening of the Triad Arts Theater Gallery. The historic occasion will be commemorated with a new show entitled, “We Heart Art.” The show is a broad representation of artistic expression showcasing the local area’s many talented artists, poets and musicians. Attendees will enjoy a mix of eclectic art, poetry and music; the companionship of fellow art lovers and a sampling of light hors d’oeuvres.
The reopening of The Triad Arts Theater Gallery and the accompanying show are a momentous event for the theater and local community alike. “We heart art,” said Owner and Director of Arts, Cameron Jayne. “We’re having this beautiful gallery opening because it’s celebrating the incredible talent that exists in the Yelm community and the outer Yelm region. We have in the Puget Sound area the finest artists and musicians that money or soul or heart can ever buy.”
The Yelm area has been evolving into a blossoming art community over the last decade. Increasing numbers of artists, artisans and performers are now calling the area home and the town is blossoming creatively as a result. “I would like to say that having my own gallery in Baja, California, and a music venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, that had the finest musicians and performers – by far this Yelm community is like the Paris of the 18th century,” Jayne said. “I swear to God, these are the most incredible artists that you will ever see because they not only have a way to communicate their emotions but they resonate their frequency with paint and color. There’s passion to what they put in their presentations and there is a lot of consciousness and high thought in their work as well.”
Despite Yelm’s burgeoning artistic population, there has been a lack of artistic representation until now. “In this area there are no art galleries that represent these people and they need to have a home, a sanctuary that showcases what they do,” Jayne said. “The Triad Theater is that home.”
“We Heart Art” will be on display at The Triad Arts Theater Gallery from June 16th through July 2nd on weekends from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weeknights during Triad events.
All teens are welcome to come and discuss awesome LGBTQIA+ teen books. Ask at the Information desk for our current book. Refreshments provided.
5 & 8 mile trail ride to benefit WASLICO (Washington State Livestock Coalition) for its non-profit activities to benefit Lewis, Thurston and Mason county livestock owners. Over 115 riders last year! And over $5,000 in cash and prizes raffled off.
$30 Entry Fee: includes Breakfast, (snack), Lunch, 1 Poker Card (*) & 1 Raffle Ticket and
Free field camping for horses, riders & guests (per vehicle & horse trailer) for Friday and Saturday nights! Lunch $5 for Guests/Non-Rider
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and meet other crafters. Share tips and companionship. A variety of library materials on knitting and other crafts will be available. All skill levels are welcome and expert help is available.
Ride the Willapa is an all-levels bike ride in the Chehalis River Valley of southwest Washington state. Hosted by Washington State Parks on the Willapa Hills Trail, this historic route utilizes 22 miles of the trail over 2 days.
Ride the Willapa is an all-levels bike ride in the Chehalis River Valley of southwest Washington state. Hosted by Washington State Parks on the Willapa Hills Trail, this historic route utilizes 22 miles of the trail over 2 days.
