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.

Oct
16
Sat
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

Hours:
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Admission:
General: $8.00
Military/Veterans: $6.00
Children 12 & under: Free with Adult

Oct
26
Tue
Cybersecurity Summit @ Centralia Train Station Event Room
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

FREE! LIMITED SPACE!

Almost everything we do connects to the internet in some way, but our line of defense
against possible cyber threats is limited due to a lack of cybersecurity professionals.

Are you interested in learning how a cybersecurity professional can protect your business?
Are you wondering how you can become a cybersecurity professional?

Learn from the experts and discover more about an exciting career or about how you can
protect yourself, your business, and loved ones.

Keynote Speaker

Steven Parker, CISA, CISSP, is President of EnergySec, and is a founding director of the organization. He has been engaged in critical infrastructure protection since 2001, including 8 years as a senior security staff member at PacifiCorp. As one of the original CIP auditors, he is the primary author of EnergySec’s NERC CIP training program and has instructed more than 1,000 industry professionals on this topic.

Discussion Panel

Bob Guenther, Host
Career Pathways Initiative Chairperson – Centralia Community Foundation

Lorie Thompson, Ed.D.
Career Connect WA – Regional Administrator
Capital STEM Alliance – Capital Region ESD113

Dan Hagen, Assistant Professor
Information Technology Program – Centralia Community College

JT Mundi, Owner
KODENUM INC. – Chehalis

Representative
Code Fellows – Premier Tech Academy, Seattle

Please join us for a free informational program focused on our region.
CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT on Tuesday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the
Centralia Train Station Event Room, 210 Railroad Ave, Centralia, WA 98531.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact info@centraliacf.org.

Nov
20
Sat
Twin Cities Rotary Club – Turkey Bingo @ Chehalis Eagles
Nov 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Twin Cities Rotary Club - Turkey Bingo @ Chehalis Eagles

Twin Cities Rotary Club – Turkey Bingo

It’s that time of the year again for the 4th annual Turkey Bingo, hosted by the Twin
Cities Rotary Club and sponsored by Kresky Auto Repair and Electric. The event is open to the public with family-friendly fun for all.

There will be 11 games in total priced at $1 each per card for the first ten and $2 for each card in the final blackout game. Prizes include turkeys, kid prizes and for the blackout, $300 in cash!

As always, all proceeds will go toward the Twin Cities Rotary Club’s efforts to support
our local community and fund various projects.

The event will be held at the Chehalis Eagles at 1993 S. Market Blvd. from 4 – 6 p.m.
on November 20. Food and drinks will be available for purchase through the Eagles and snacks will be provided. MC’d by Bruce Kimsey and Peter Abbarno to keep the games lively and fun.

16th Annual Wreaths of Hope & Sundance Evening @ Cedar Hill Acres
Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
16th Annual Wreaths of Hope & Sundance Evening @ Cedar Hill Acres

SEAFOOD, SPIRITS & SONG hosted by Your Hometown Realtor Sybil M Kuhn.

Start a fun holiday tradition with this fun one-day event on Saturday, November 20. Held in a Gorgeous Barn/Event Venue, with all supplies provided to make a wreath! Christmas music throughout the day! All Funds raised for SMA.

This is our 16th Year! And with that, we have some fun changes!
The Barn is open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Make & Take wreaths. Premade wreaths are available also for $25. Then we transition to Sundance Evening.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and you can enjoy the best Pacific Northwest Americana Holiday theme.
$20 per person for entry
Enjoy seafood dinner, live music, signature spirits, silent auction and fun to keep you entertained for hours!
Tickets are available online at wreathsofhope.com. Be sure to buy your tickets in advance as Sundance Evening is limited.
Dec
4
Sat
Holiday Charity Bazaar @ Centralia Community Church of God
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Charity Bazaar @ Centralia Community Church of God

Get your holiday shopping started or finished at our first annual Holiday Charity Bazaar supporting Health & Hope Medical Outreach! Enjoy a variety of goods & crafts from local venders. Located at Centralia Community Church of God from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Annual Big Book Sale @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Annual Big Book Sale @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ? Our Annual Big Book Sale is happening during/after the Santa Parade on Saturday, December 4, at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library!
Thousands of books on sale! All proceeds go to Chehalis library programs.

Nature Nurture Farmacy Winter Market @ Nature Nurture Farmacy
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nature Nurture Farmacy Winter Market @ Nature Nurture Farmacy

Check off those last few names on your holiday shopping list at our Winter Market, featuring gifts and goodies from some of our favorite local makers including:

*herbal products from Luminary Apothecary
*whimsical jewelry for humans and plants by Tooth and Snail Studio
*on the spot custom hammered jewelry and charms from Tiny Big Bang Studio
…with more vendors to be announced!!

We will also have lots of special seasonal items, deals on sauna packages, AND gift wrapping will be available!!

We will be open before and after the Santa Parade, so make sure to swing by and support your local makers this holiday season.

Jan
23
Sun
Women’s Only Basic Pistol @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Jan 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come learn about basic pistol shooting. Safety rules, grip, stance, sight alignment and more. Now is the time to overcome the fear of firearms. If you do not own a firearm that is not a problem. Just bring a box of 9mm Luger and/or a box of .22LR and you can try the different ones I have available. Bring your firearm, appropriate ammo for that firearm, eye/ear protection (I have some to loan of those as well) and a baseball cap. Contact Dolly at 360-978-4338 if you have any questions or would like to register for this class. A $25 non-refundable preregistration fee is required with the balance due at the door.

Feb
12
Sat
Stream Team Tree Planting @ Wisner Creek Restoration Site
Feb 12 all-day
Stream Team Tree Planting @ Wisner Creek Restoration Site

Join the Lewis County Stream Team to plant trees on Saturday, February 12 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! We will be planting along Wisner Creek and Mill Creek to improve water quality and fish habitat. Enjoy the beauty of nature and learn about stream restoration projects, beavers as ecosystem engineers, and Coho salmon in the Chehalis River Basin! Work gloves and tools will be provided. The trail may be wet, please wear appropriate footwear. We will be following social distancing guidelines. For more information, please email Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com.

Directions: From I-5 take State Route 6 West towards Pe Ell Raymond. Stay
on SR 6 for two miles and take a right onto Chilvers Road. After one mile take
a right onto Jeffries Road. The parking lot will be marked and is on the right after
Glenview Drive. Look for the salmon signs.

Feb
26
Sat
Range Safety Officer Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Feb 26 all-day

Become a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer by taking this class. Learn how to spot trouble on a shooting range and what to do about it. Help keep others safe.

Students will arrive at 8:30 to fill out paperwork and for class handouts.

Students will need to bring their NRA card or a copy, pen, pencil, paper, snacks, drinks. Coffee and water will be provided.

We will break for lunch, 30 mins to 1 hour depending on time.

Cost is $75.00 full tuition, $25 deposit, non-refundable (so I can order books) balance of $50 (cash) is due at the beginning of class. Contact Charles at neelycw@comcast.net for information on making the deposit.

Deposit must be received by February 1st in order to be in class. (I won’t have any extra materials, I will be ordering just the number needed for class.)