This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Gardening for Everyone! Classes cover subjects such as Small Fruits; Beginning Gardening/ Weed Management While Protecting Pollinators; Landscaping on a Budget; Organic Gardening; Grape Selection, Pruning & Care; Vertebrate Pests, Rain Barrels; and Succession Planting a Vegetable Garden.
If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the texture of your soil. Collect and bring in a sample of your soil and learn how to test for pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. Call 360-740-1216 to pre-register in advance so you have time to collect your soil sample.
Learn tips to grow tomatoes.
Get some tips for your garden this year.
Can I recycle this or that? Bring your questions to our recycling experts for a question & answer session on recycling. Learn about & how to make non-toxic cleaning recipes.
If you’ve tried composting unsuccessfully or you want to learn how to compost, this workshop is for you. Composting is part art and part science, kind of like baking a cake. We’ll demystify that process and help you get started producing good-quality compost for your garden and landscape.
Join us at Centralia College to celebrate Earth Day 2017! Events will take place from 10am -2pm in Walton Science Center and outside on the Esplanade at CC. It is FREE and open to the public. There will be free document shredding, styrafoam recycling, community vendors and Centralia College clubs, and events happening earlier in the week! Come donate old/used clothing and receive an Earth Day shirt, visit all the booths and be entered to win awesome prizes, gift cards and more!
Call to pre-register and to receive instructions on obtaining a soil sample prior to the workshop. If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand the texture of your soil. Collect and bring in a sample of your soil and learn how to test for pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium.
Vermiculture, or worm box composting, is a process in which red wiggler worms (also called manure worms) and micro-organisms are used to convert kitchen fruit and vegetable waste (peelings, etc.) into nutrient-rich humus. Gardens and potted plants become healthier and more robust with the addition of this “black gold”.
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.
