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
27
Sat
Thorbeckes 2nd Annual Sprint Triathlon @ Thorbeckes FitLife Aquatic Center
Aug 27 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

This event is designed for beginning and intermediate tri-athletes on an open course. The sprint triathlon begins with 250-meter swim (15-minute heats) in an indoor 25-meter pool. Athletes then move on to a 16K bike ride through flat neighboring streets and a 5K run through scenic Fort Borst Park. Proceeds will be donated to ALS.

Sep
16
Fri
The Human Response Network Presents: Festejando Nuestro Dia De La Independencia @ V.R. Lee Community Building (Penny Playground)
Sep 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Human Response Network Presents: Festejando Nuestro Dia De La Independencia. Featuring local dance groups “Mexico Within The Heart” (Mexico En El Corazon) from Winlock and “The Stars of Onalaska” (Las Estrellas De Onalaska) from Onalaska.

Please help us celebrate Hispanic Culture with these two local traditional Mexican children’s dance groups! This family-friendly event proudly sponsored by The Human Response Network will be an admission free event, we will also have free snacks (chicharrones!) as well as a local food vendor on site (La Mexicana food truck).

Group members will be available after the performances for meet and greet as well as advocates from The Human Response Network to tell community members more about HRN programs and services!

Dec
28
Wed
Sibbald Scholarship Blood Drive @ Centralia Community Church of God
Dec 28 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Can you join student Derek Sibbald this December to provide support during this season of giving, sharing your one of a kind gift that will provide life to three people?

Local patients need blood transfusions for many reasons like cancer, chronic illnesses, blood disorders and surgeries. Be the change in our community and donate!

Jan
11
Wed
Kitty Toy Making @ Billie's Designer Fabrics
Jan 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kitty Toy Making @ Billie's Designer Fabrics | Chehalis | Washington | United States

Join Billie’s Sewing Circle at Billie’s Designer Fabrics tomorrow, January 11th, from 10 – 2 pm as we make Kitty Crack catnip toys to be used as a fundraiser for The Almost Home Project no-kill animal rescue (facebook.com/thealmosthomeproject). Fabric, catnip and sewing machines will be provided. This sewing circle also makes hats and mittens for our local giving trees. Billie’s is a wonderful store located at in downtown Chehalis at 510 N. Market Blvd with lots of fabulous fabrics and sewing machines worth drooling over not to mention the reasonable repair work they do.

Jan
14
Sat
Big Native Planting Event @ Discovery Trail
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

MLK Service Day: Our big planting event! Come on out to help us revitalize the Discovery Trail! Tasks include: planting native shrubs to compete with blackberry and reed canary grass; planting conifer trees among our large but short lived shade trees; improving stream-side ecology with new plantings; enjoying a cold winter’s day among friends and fellow ecologists.

Feb
18
Sat
School of the Arts Dinner Theater @ Bethel Church Chehalis
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm
School of the Arts Dinner Theater @ Bethel Church Chehalis | Chehalis | Washington | United States

Bethel’s School of the Arts is excited to announce their second Dinner Theater Event. Join us as we take a trip to the 1950’s for Food, Music and Fun! Invite your friends & family to the hottest spot in town, Uncle Phil’s Diner!

Performances are Saturday, February 18th at 1pm and 5:30pm, at Bethel Church – Chehalis Campus, 132 Kirkland Road (Exit 72).

Proceeds from the event will help provide stage lighting on Bethel Downtown/School of the Arts’ Liberty Theater upgraded stage at 413 N Tower Ave, Centralia.

Mar
11
Sat
Pope’s Kids Place Benefit Gala: Midnight In Paris @ Great Wolf Lodge
Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm

Connect with the Southwest Washington community, to build brand awareness and show your company’s support of an important cause OUR CHILDREN, as you take a trip through Paris. Experience live Gargoyles at the Notre Dame, and Can Can Dancing at the Moulin Rouge. Watch the ballet with Madeline the “Little French Girl”. Stroll with roving Parisian Street Performers, watch Tango Dancing at the Latin Quarter and it would not be Paris without a Paris Fashion Show! Feel good about supporting our mission as we Build for Their Future and expand many needed services through unforgettable experiences.

Pope’s Kids Place Annual Gala reaches a different key audience segment and provides a fun, entertaining and engaging way for you to “wow” clients, vendors and employees. Feel good about supporting our local youth, heritage and cultural organizations as you enjoy the unforgettable events of the year.

Mar
14
Tue
The Class of 2017 Burgerville Takeover @ Burgerville
Mar 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Class of 2017 Burgerville Takeover @ Burgerville  | Centralia | Washington | United States

Centralia High School’s graduating class of 2017 is hosting a Burgerville Takeover! This event will provide well needed funds for the Class of 2017’s end of the year activities. We hope to see you there!

Mar
18
Sat
HOPE on the Slopes @ White Pass Ski Area Main Lodge - Second Floor
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

HOPE on the Slopes, Ski & Ride for a Cure is a vertical challenge and fundraising event for skiers and snowboarders benefiting the American Cancer Society. Individuals and teams engage in a friendly competition for awards and prizes in two categories: Top Fundraisers and Top Vertical Feet Vertical is tracked by RFID or GPS scanning system. Together we will find a CURE! Together we will finish the FIGHT!

Apr
22
Sat
Flap Jack Breakfast To Support Foster Children of Lewis County @ Applebee's of Chehalis
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Guardian Friends of Lewis County will be hosting a flap jack breakfast at the Chehalis Applebee’s. Breakfast includes 2 pancakes, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 sausages, scrambled eggs, and coffee, OJ or apple juice.

For each ticket you purchase, you will receive a raffle ticket to be entered into a drawing to win a $350 gift certificate for the Great Wolf Lodge that was donated for this event.

The proceeds go to help local foster children in Lewis County. Guardian Friends helps meet the needs that the State does not cover. These needs include specialized therapy, tutoring, sports fees, driver’s education fees, summer camp fees, clothing, bedding and so much more.

In order for the event to take place, Applebee’s requires a minimum of 100 tickets to be sold. Buy your tickets now and help support local children in foster care!