This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
The fall is fantastic time to ride the train. Join Snoopy, and Charlie Brown aboard The Great Pumpkin Patch Express. Passengers will ride the train and read the book ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ on their journey to the Pumpkin Patch. Every child gets to choose their very own pumpkin to take home, play PEANUTS™ themed games and activities, and meet Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
The fall is fantastic time to ride the train. Join Snoopy, and Charlie Brown aboard The Great Pumpkin Patch Express. Passengers will ride the train and read the book ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ on their journey to the Pumpkin Patch. Every child gets to choose their very own pumpkin to take home, play PEANUTS™ themed games and activities, and meet Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
The fall is fantastic time to ride the train. Join Snoopy, and Charlie Brown aboard The Great Pumpkin Patch Express. Passengers will ride the train and read the book ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ on their journey to the Pumpkin Patch. Every child gets to choose their very own pumpkin to take home, play PEANUTS™ themed games and activities, and meet Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
The Lewis County Historical Museum is pleased to present, “Soldiers in Petticoats: The Struggles of the Suffragettes” on November 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the museum. In this living history presentation by Tames Alan, she appears in the authentic clothing of a suffragette and presents the struggle of American women to gain the right to vote and their successful ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. A small suggested donation of $5 supports this and future educational programs at the Museum and is greatly appreciated!
In this heated and historic election season, which features the first female nominee for president from a major political party, it is important to remember that the right of each citizen to vote is the most basic right in a democratic society. This basic right allows us to have a voice in helping to shape the future of our democracy. For women, this right was hard-won and involved a long and difficult journey.
Alan is an actress, historian, and instructor who combines her skills to create an educational program for people of all ages. In 1867, the passing of the 14th Amendment defined “citizen” as “male,” thus denying women the right to vote. Tames focuses on the turbulent time when many states granted women the right to vote only to have the privilege taken away by decisions made in Washington, DC. Learn how American women adopted the militant tactics of their English sister suffragettes to not only earn the right to vote but to be considered citizens of the country of which they were the founding mothers.
With her wide knowledge of women’s history, Tames brings to life the suffragettes, their struggles, and their influence on the major issues of their era. Discover how the suffragettes influenced child labor laws and other major issues of their era.
The Lewis County Historical Society’s Annual Dinner is Sunday, November 13 at 5:00 p.m. A $10 sit-down lasagna dinner will be served in the main gallery. There will also be green salad, rolls, and a wonderful dessert. Diners will enjoy live music performed on our gorgeous grand piano. All interested in the Society and Museum are welcome! Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum or at the door on November 13.
This year, along with board elections and a slide-show presentation of the fun-filled activities of 2016, will also be discussing upcoming events, plans, and exhibits for our 2017 Year.
If you are concerned that your membership may have expired, you can renew or join before the dinner. Remember, Christmas is coming sooner than you think, so the bookstore and gift shop will be open for early holiday shopping.
Come on down to the Lewis County Historical Museum for Evening with the Authors. Choose local first for all your Christmas needs for that special literary person in your life!
4:30pm-5:30 for members only
5:30-7:30 for the generally public
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! We welcome you to attend the 67th Annual Santa Parade in downtown Chehalis. Bring the family out to this nostalgic parade filled with whimsical floats, lead by this years Grand Marshal, Dr. Jennifer Polley, and of course finished with an appearance by Santa himself! This year’s winner of “Best Theme/Best Entry Overall” will win $500 to donate to a local nonprofit of their choice. Make sure to stop by Courage Coffee’s mobile espresso, located by the Chehalis Theatre the day of the parade, where the first 230 cups of coffee will be free courtesy of the Chamber!
There is nothing better than celebrating the holiday season with a family outing. This year, the historic Centralia Fox Theatre is proud to present the 4th annual Voetberg Family Christmas Show on December 17 and 18. It will be the first live music event since the theater reopened on October 29.
Read more about the event here.
There is nothing better than celebrating the holiday season with a family outing. This year, the historic Centralia Fox Theatre is proud to present the 4th annual Voetberg Family Christmas Show on December 17 and 18. It will be the first live music event since the theater reopened on October 29.
Read more about the event here.
