Chehalis Centralia Events Calendar

This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

May
22
Wed
Zero Waste Workshop @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The average American generates an average of 1,600 pounds of trash during an entire year. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will help you move toward a zero waste goal. They will share techniques to reduce the amount of waste you send to the landfill, prolong the life of your food and demonstrate how to make your own toothpaste.

May
23
Thu
Let’s Talk – Conservation Easements @ Jeremy's Farm to Table
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Let's Talk - Conservation Easements @ Jeremy's Farm to Table

Your land is special to you, but how will you protect it in the future? Join us for a conversation with attorneys and other land owners and learn what options may be
available to you. A conservation easement for land with natural, agricultural or historic resources may also realize a federal tax savings.
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May
24
Fri
Geneology Workshop @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 24 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Lewis County Genealogy Society will be available to answer all your questions from beginners to brick walls! If you are just getting started or are stuck on a problem, they are here to help. Drop in and find your family story!

Jun
1
Sat
Karaoke with JB and Debbie @ Tower Tavern
Jun 1 @ 9:00 pm
Karaoke with JB and Debbie @ Tower Tavern

Come join JB and Debbie at the Tower Tavern in Centralia for a night of fun, singing and dancing. We have a large selection of karaoke music to choose from and for those who like to dance we have all your favorite genres. So get your singing voice ready put on your dancing shoes and come join the fun Saturday April 27th from 9:00 p.m. TO 1:30 a.m.
NO COVER.

Jun
5
Wed
Friends of the Library Meeting @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library on the first Wednesday of every month. Support the library and the programs it provides. All are welcome!

Jun
6
Thu
Mr. Lizard, Reptile Show @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Meet and touch the fascinating creatures in Mr. Lizard’s Mobile Reptile Zoo. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

PageTurners Book Discussion @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join in a spirited book discussion of a selected title each month. New participants are always welcome! The June book is “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond. Copies are available at the Information Desk one month before the discussion.

Jun
8
Sat
Make It and Take It: Japanese Calligraphy with Chiyo @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Make It and Take It: Japanese Calligraphy with Chiyo @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Join professional artist, Chiyo Sanada, for a beginning class in Sumi-e Painting and Japanese Calligraphy. Expand your creativity by trying your hand at this beautiful artform. Space is very limited, reservations required – so be sure to register early. Registration begins May 25th.

Jun
11
Tue
Preschool Storytime and Play Group @ Centralia Timberland Library
Jun 11 @ 10:30 am

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement games followed by 30 minutes of unstructured play. This is an early learning program. This event is part of the Summer Library Program, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Jun
15
Sat
United Way of Lewis County Chef’s Night Out @ Jester Auto Museum & Event Center
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
United Way of Lewis County Chef's Night Out @ Jester Auto Museum &  Event Center

If you’re looking for the perfect event to quench your taste buds while supporting United Way of Lewis County at the same time, don’t miss United Way’s premier fundraising event and top culinary event of the year – Chef’s Night Out. Slated for Saturday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Jester Auto Museum and Event Center, this unique event brings together Lewis County’s finest chefs and restaurants under one roof for an evening full of culinary innovation.

Now in its 11th year, Chef’s Night Out is a must-do for foodies and culinary enthusiasts who want to experience the unparalleled talent of local chefs in Lewis County, all while supporting United Way’s mission of lifting 30% of families out of poverty by 2030.

This year’s extraordinary CHEFS UNITED team includes Darin Harris from Boccata Restaurant, Laurel Khan from Mackinaw’s & Curious the Bar, Donnie Stancil from McMenamin’s Olympic Club, Shane Wright from O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, Jack Heinselman & Kevin Bray from Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, and Eric Bostick & Garrit Pannkuk from Hub City Grub.

Gather your friends and neighbors, slip into your favorite flip-flops and join United Way in Margaritaville on Saturday, June 15th.

For tickets and more information about this year’s event, visit www.lewiscountyuw.com/chefs-night-out.