This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Grand Enteries at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Salmon dinner at 5:00 p.m. Dance contents, drums and more.
Join us for a presentation that will cover the life of George Washington from being raised by his adopted white parents, Anna and James Cochran, to his travels across the country to the Pacific Northwest, where the Cochrans purchased the 640 acre homestead and deeded it to Washington.
This session will be the capstone event for “Learnings from the Chehalis.” Over the past 15 years, community volunteers, citizens, and government agencies have been putting effort in to making the Chehalis River clean and healthy for people, fish and wildlife. How well have we done? This session will look at progress made on water quality improvement, salmon habitat restoration, water conservation, and the impacts of regulations and policies.
Our capstone talk will be held by a panel from the Chehalis Basin Partnership. The Chehalis Basin Partnership was formed in 1998 to provide a framework for local citizens, interest groups, and government organizations to work collaboratively to identify and solve water-related issues. Come with questions!
Celebrating 70 years of Lewis County History at Yard Birds. There will be an extensive collection of Yard Birds memorabilia, photos, and audio/ visual displays to celebrate the 70 years since Yard Birds began in the Twin Cities. Plus, free popcorn (while supplies last).
We hope to see you at the Lewis County Historical Museum for our opening night festivities. Opening night is free, but donations are gladly accepted.
Join Ranger Kathy Jacobson for an interpretive program/walk this Saturday to learn about the Chehalis River, the history of Rainbow Falls State Park and the CCC. All ages are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please dress for the weather as this program will be held rain or shine. Meet at the picnic shelter in the day use area. A Discover Pass — day or valid annual pass is required for each vehicle entering the park.
Pick up a world map and trace your family’s passage from your ancestral homeland to Salkum, with landing points along the way; then share them on display at the Library! Submissions may be posted to library social media.
Learn local history at the 2nd Forest Grove Cemetery Tour. Your tour guide will take you through the cemetery where you will encounter living history vignettes. Come early for a daylight tour or at sundown for the lamplighter tour. Will feature tales of immigrants, pioneers, Seatco Prison, a bear attack, a country doctor and more. Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 9014 and is made possible with the help of friends and the South Thurston County Historical Society.
The home is open on the second Saturday of the month from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., April through October, as well as July 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We are a family affected by autism. As our family member grows older, the venues available to them become scarcer. Our goal is to provide a venue specifically for those special needs individuals who are looking for community functions and events.
We do several walkthroughs with lights on and lights off to deal with the various levels of stimulation tolerance. Our intent is the event be spooky not scary. We do not use any bloody or gory props. We are NOT focused on scaring the visitors but providing a enjoyable haunted Halloween experience.
WE WANT YOUR HELP!
Did you know… When students are not reading at grade level by 3rd grade, they are four times more likely not to graduate on time or at all. Help an elementary school student become a stronger reader and boost their confidence. About one hour a week is all it takes to change the life of a child. The experience will enrich your life too.
We are in great need of volunteers in Lewis County. If you can commit one hour per week for the duration of the school year, we want to invite you to join us at our next Reading Buddy volunteer orientation on November 9.
RSVP on our website to attend. We hope to see you there!
