This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Join popular South Sound parent educator and counselor Candyce Bollinger for a workshop on Managing Your Parental Responses at the Hands On Children’s Museum, Feb. 7, 6-8pm. We will look at the old belief system that undermined intentional parenting and parents will be provided tools to be more effectively responding to their children’s behaviors. Pre-registration required. For more information, visit www.hocm.org/candyce-bollinger.
Explore your creative side with other aspiring writers. This one-hour, once-a-month workshop will give you the opportunity to create and share your writing with other aspiring writers.
Stop by the library for an open day of crafting! There will be supplies and ideas for Valentine’s Day.
Come for a pre-Valentine’s Day Chocolate-Tasting Party and Valentine Card Craft. There will be samples of fine chocolate from around the world, plus a tasting wheel to compare flavor notes. We will explore the geography, health benefits, history, and politics of this exotic treat. All supplies will be provided.
Come to the library to make valentine cards! Drop-in anytime. All supplies provided.
Free and fun introduction to square dancing. A chance to get out and get moving. You’ll be dancing right away. Good exercise for body and brain in a friendly atmosphere. No experience necessary. Couples, singles, families welcome, ages 10 to 110. Monday, February 13th, 6:30 p.m. At Lac-A-Do Hall, 1721 46th AVE NE, Olympia. Sponsored by Olympia Area Square Dancers. For more information call Ed at 352-2662 or Nancy at 438-1284.
Calling all educators! Swing by the Hands On Children’s Museum for Educators Night Out. Grab your colleagues, come explore exhibits, and enjoy appetizers & beverages while you learn about field trips, workshops, and the Hands On 2U programs! It’s FREE admission – just pre-register! Pre-service teachers and PTA leaders are welcome. All guests must be 21+ with ID. Wine & beer available for purchase, $3. For more information, visit www.hocm.org/educatornightout/.
This social, family-friendly class gets your body and mind moving in a fun atmosphere. By the end of ten weeks you will have learned the basics of modern square dancing – the same moves used in thousands of square dance club dances and dance events throughout the world. You’ll be dancing at the very first lesson. Couples, families and singles are all welcome. First lesson is Monday, February 20. Sponsored by Olympia Area Square Dancers.
