This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Speakers on a wide range of topics—join us in learning. Drop in for individual lectures, or register for the series. Contact Centralia College East for the lecture schedule and to register. More details to be announced!
Join us for fun, music, movement and community — every Third Thursday in Historic Downtown Centralia, WA.
Join local researcher Shawn Murphy as he shares the story of the Bahada, an 86-foot steam tugboat built in Seattle in 1902. In 1926 the Bahada unexpectedly sank in the vicinity of Huckleberry & Saddlebag Islands. All nine crewmembers were lost and the cause of the sinking has never been determined. The presentation will take attendees through a history of the Gilkey Brother’s Towing Co., the Bahada’s history including its first sinking in Los Angeles in 1923, the crew, their family, subsequent search, raising attempt and what’s happening now.
New and old NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) participants are invited to join these weekly write-ins! Meet other local writers, discuss your ideas or plug away at those 50,000 words. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library.
Join in a Discussion of “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This program is part of a year-long series of book discussions exploring black history and culture to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of African American pioneer George Washington, who, together with his wife Mary Jane, founded the City of Centralia in 1875.
Speakers on a wide range of topics—join us in learning. Drop in for individual lectures, or register for the series. Contact Centralia College East for the lecture schedule and to register. More details to be announced!
The Polar Express™ trains feature the reading of the popular book “The Polar Express”™ during the trek to the North Pole, where we will pick up Santa for the return trip. Each child will be given the first gift of Christmas by Santa on the way back to the depot. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas like in the movie. There will be cocoa and cookies provided on board, as well as singing and other entertainment. Train ride is approximately 1 hour.
Come experience the original POWER YOGA. The Ashtanga Primary Series 90-Minute Class experience is the one that started it all and has influenced the modern yoga that is most commonly practiced today. Ashtanga is a systematic sequence of predetermined flowing postures linked together with the breath. It is a dynamic practice designed to increase strength, flexibility and endurance.
The Ashtanga practice is good for people who like discipline and routine. It’s a great practice for all levels as it encompasses all aspects of the physical practice. Be prepared to sweat as the sequence detoxifies the body. At its core, the Ashtanga practice is exercise. It’s for both the seasoned practitioner or someone who is looking to kickstart their practice in a serious way.
