This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
The Northwest Sports Hub in Centralia will play host to the world’s largest indoor pickleball tournament May 11-15 with the 2016 International Indoor Pickleball Championships. Click here to read the full article.
Join the Breastfeeding Coalition of Lewis County for a free community screening of MILK, a documentary on the politics, commercialization and controversies surrounding birth and infant feeding.
Thursday, May 26
Screening begins at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Centralia College Campus, WSC 121 (Science Center)
Q&A with Director, Naomi Weiss, to follow!
Suggested donation of $5 welcome (cash only, please). All proceeds support breastfeeding promotion activities in Lewis County.
Join the 2016 Leap the Levee 5K Run/Walk on June 18th beginning at 7:30am!
Make checks payable to Chehalis-Centralia Airport
Any proceeds will go to support the Discover! Children’s Museum Project in Chehalis
Mail entry form to:
Chehalis-Centralia Airport
Attn: Leap the Levee 5K
PO Box 1344
Chehalis, WA 98532
Or register at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport Office
900 NW Airport Rd
Chehalis, WA 98532
by June 3rd
Office Phone 360-748-1230
Date & Time: Saturday, June 18, 2016.
Start time is 7:30 AM.
Day of race registration at Chehalis-Centralia Airport Office 6:30-7:15 AM.
Awards: Awards for the overall top three males and females and the winning masters runners.
Cost:
$5 pre-registered, $20 with
T-shirt
$10 day of race, $25 with T-shirt
(pending availability)
This event is designed for beginning and intermediate tri-athletes on an open course. The sprint triathlon begins with 250-meter swim (15-minute heats) in an indoor 25-meter pool. Athletes then move on to a 16K bike ride through flat neighboring streets and a 5K run through scenic Fort Borst Park. Proceeds will be donated to ALS.
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.
So much to see and do in Centralia & Chehalis on Chicks weekend! Shop Country Chicks, the Antique & Gift Stores on Tower in Centralia, Yardbirds Flea Market, Sisters, Smiths Mercantile, Redesign of Chehalis. Just to name a few.
With a theme of “April in Paris,” the Eastern Lewis County Hospital Foundation’s annual Ladies Brunch will offer a touch of elegance while brimming with fun and laughter.
Ingeborg Kiser, a World War II war bride will share her experiences of growing up in Europe.
The event will also include a fashion show by Gracie’s and Lularoe Boutique.
Girls Night Out is a retail promotion for shopping, dining, and entertainment in downtown Centralia. It is held twice a year in April and October! Starting points are HUBBUB on the north end and The Station Coffee Bar and Bistro on the south end. We have a non-profit partner this time and they are the Lewis Co. Relay for Life, Paisley’s Posse.. One dollar from every passport sold will go as a donation to them to help with the cancer fight! Also, the first 200 shoppers will get a goody bag! At the end of the night, and it is time to turn your passport end, turn it end at the last business you visit. There will be a drawing of the turned in passports for a chance to win the gift basket! We all look forward to seeing you, so enjoy and have fun shopping and dining in downtown Centralia!
This year’s theme, The Revenge of the Sixth, will be packed with Star Wars characters, goodies, decor and fun. There will be activities for fans of all ages.
Race check-in will begin at 9 a.m. The 5k will begin at 10 a.m. Games, vendor booths, and activities will go until 1 p.m.
There will be booths and vendors, an inflatable slide, performances by Mister Twister, the balloon artist, Star Wars characters, a photo booth, music, costume contests, and lots of prizes. Activities are open to runners and non-runners.
Pre-Registration is due by noon May 1. Register online here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/blazer-5k-revenge-of-the-sixth-/2017/register or download and mail a Registration Form from www.centralia.edu.
Runners and walkers must pre-register to be guaranteed a race T-shirt and swag bag. Race day registration is available, but T-shirts will be limited.
Students w/ ID – $15
Kids under 5 – FREE
Adults (18+) – $25
Family Rate (4) –$50 ($5 more per person after four)
All prices will be $5 more per person on race day. There are competitive and non-competitive run and walk options.
For more information, contact Staci Jacobson at 360-623-8445 or events@centralia.edu.
Join more than 30 teams raising money for cancer research at this year’s Relay For Life, taking place at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.
