This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Amanda Hanson will be teaching this needle felting project where people can learn how to create a stuffed pig.
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.
Back by popular demand! Cherie Davidson will be teaching the essentials of needle felting, including characteristics of different wools, needles, and the how-tos of basic techniques. You’ll learn to make core structural pieces and how to put them together to make a finished piece. You will create your first wool character (lamb), and a terrific needle holder to take home.
Cost is $85, which includes all supplies needed for the 2 projects (and these supplies are all the basic tools you need to start and continue needle felting with your own great projects).
On July 4, 1900, Tacoma experienced one of the worst trolley disasters in the United States. Russell Holter has spent 17 years meticulously researching the accident and will share the story. Books will be available for purchase.
Join popular South Sound parent educator and counselor Candyce Bollinger for a workshop on Successfully Living in a Blended Family at the Hands On Children’s Museum, March 7, 6-8pm. We will address the myths and unique characteristics in living in a blended family and participants will be provided the specific tools to promote healthy, functional family dynamics. Pre-registration required. For more information, visit www.hocm.org/candyce-bollinger.
This free forum will offer separate presentations for adults and youth. The adults will learn about current marijuana laws, marketing strategies, and discuss risks to youth. The youth will learn about laws pertaining to them and dangers associated with marijuana use. this forum will provide an opportunity to get facts and ask questions. There will be refreshments provided.
If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the texture of your soil. Collect and bring in a sample of your soil and learn how to test for pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. Call 360-740-1216 to pre-register in advance so you have time to collect your soil sample.
The Learnings from the Chehalis Series features local professionals, talking about local nature. Join us for these FREE events!
This Month: Local plants and animals are already feeling the effects of climate change in our region, but how do our local bird populations fare? Kim Adelson, a member of the Black Hills Audubon Society and longtime professor, joins us in our NEW office for a cozy talk about how our local bird populations are changing as they feel the effects of climate change in our area, and what we can do to help our local avian wildlife! The lecture will be followed by ample time for questions and discussions with Kim, group discussion, and review of Kim’s resources.
