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.

Aug
5
Sat
Beginners Hombrewing class @ Flood Valley Brewing
Aug 5 @ 1:00 pm

Join us for our monthly homebrew class. Assist in the brewing process

Aug
21
Mon
Eclipse Viewing Party @ Winlock High School Football Stadium
Aug 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the Winlock School District and Winlock Timberland Library to view the 96% eclipse (Starts at 9:07 a.m. with maximum eclipse occurring at 10:19 a.m.). Commemorative protective glasses will be provided while supplies last.

Sep
9
Sat
Southwest Washington Writers Conference @ Centralia College
Sep 9 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

The 4th Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference will feature two keynote speakers, 18 writing workshops, and networking opportunities for local professional and aspiring writers. Keynoters include award-winning authors Robert Dugoni and Mike Lawson. Dugoni is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite series and the critically acclaimed David Sloane series. Lawson, a former senior civilian executive for the U.S. Navy, is creator of the nine novels in the Joe DeMarco series as well as the Kay Hamilton novels.

Sep
13
Wed
Paint Night @ Centralia College
Sep 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Paintings are led by Sue Wachter and Joan Hitchcock. Cancellations must be processed more 24 hours in advance to be accepted. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the event starts to get your supplies and spot ready for the evening.

We provide paint, canvas, brushes, apron, snacks and drinks and you get to take home your masterpiece each event. Wine will be provided for those over 21 years of age.  Room 116 in Washington Hall on campus.

Sep
16
Sat
The Life of George Washington @ Centralia Timberland Library
Sep 16 @ 2:00 pm

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.

Sep
21
Thu
State of the Watershed: A Report Card for the Chehalis River @ Swede Hall
Sep 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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!

Sep
23
Sat
Early Childhood Conference @ Centralia College
Sep 23 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Our focus is to get the information out there about dealing with behavior, and how to recognize sexual abuse of children. Featured speaker Kathy Slattengren, keynote speaker Amy Lang.

The History of Rainbow Falls State Park — Nature Interpretive Program @ Rainbow Falls State Park
Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Sep
26
Tue
Map Your Family’s Migration @ Salkum Timberland Library
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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.

Sep
28
Thu
Centralia College Lyceum Lecture Series @ Roxy Theater
Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Speakers on a wide range of topics—join us in learning. Drop in for individual lectures, or register for the series. Contact Centralia College East for the lecture schedule and to register. More details to be announced!