This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
The ten entrance fee-free days for 2017 will be:
- January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 20: Presidents Day
- April 15-16 & April 22-23: National Park Week Weekends
- August 25: National Park Service Birthday
- September 30: National Public Lands Day
- November 11-12: Veterans Day Weekend
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.
Get your road bikes ready for May 13 and make your way to Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis for the ride, which offers four route options. Easy 20 and 40 mile routes are offered, along with moderate 68 and 100-mile routes. All routes take you through some of Lewis County’s prime back roads and offer views of some natural wonders, wildlife, farm life and more.
Annual WSU Lewis County Master Gardener Plant Sale, May 13; 9 AM – 4 PM and May 14; 10 AM – 2 PM. Thousands of plants, all grown by Master Gardeners, includes over a thousand tomato plants with nearly 40 varieties, which includes many heirloom varieties. Other plants included but not limited to annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, berries, grapes, herbs, shrubs and native plants. In addition to plants we have raffle items and lots of great garden accessories such as bird and bat houses, mason bee blocks and planter boxes.
Annual WSU Lewis County Master Gardener Plant Sale, May 13; 9 AM – 4 PM and May 14; 10 AM – 2 PM. Thousands of plants, all grown by Master Gardeners, includes over a thousand tomato plants with nearly 40 varieties, which includes many heirloom varieties. Other plants included but not limited to annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, berries, grapes, herbs, shrubs and native plants. In addition to plants we have raffle items and lots of great garden accessories such as bird and bat houses, mason bee blocks and planter boxes.
Every year the Home & Garden Show attracts visitors that come from far and wide to gather inspiration for their homes and outdoor spaces. This year’s show will feature speakers from the Lewis County Master Gardeners, Ciscoe Morris from King 5, and kid’s events on Sunday such as Kids Zone, Home Depot kids project, Olympia Master Builder’s kids Lego contest and magician Jeff Evans. Visitors can also enjoy a giveaway-a-day drawing as well as a passport that they can fill out and enter to win a big prize provided by Home Depot. Vendors can expect a large turnout and great opportunities to expand their customer base as well as make great connections with other businesses in attendance.
Flowers, vegetables, garden accessories, trees, and berry bushes for sale by Mossyrock Garden Club, a volunteer organization benefiting the community. Purchase raffle tickets to win prizes.
Join more than 30 teams raising money for cancer research at this year’s Relay For Life, taking place at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.
