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.

Jul
14
Sun
Annual Pioneer Pie Social @ Historic Claquato Church
Jul 14 @ 1:30 pm

The annual Pioneer Pie Social happens Sunday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the historic Claquato Church.

Over 30 pies will be up for live and silent auction as well as gift baskets and other items donated by friends of the museum. Live bluegrass music will be provided by The Lewis County Pickers.

This year’s auctioneer is Todd Mason. Enjoy pie by the slice, a game of corn hole, balloon animals, and the candy hunt.

The Daughters of the Pioneers will be giving tours of the historic Claquato Church.

Sep
21
Sat
Zonta Club of Oympia’s Tenth Annual Murder Mystery @ South Puget Sound Community College - Lacey Campus
Sep 21 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Zonta Club of Oympia's Tenth Annual Murder Mystery @ South Puget Sound Community College - Lacey Campus

If you are looking to have an evening of super duper fun where you can just laugh, gab and grub then this is the event for you! Zonta Club of Olympia collaborates with Open Road Productions and this year’s theme is an interactive 70s murder mystery. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

The cost for this fun evening is $75 which includes appetizers, dinner and the play. There will be a no-host cash bar.

Oct
5
Sat
Tubers and Blooms: Dahlia Delights! @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tubers and Blooms: Dahlia Delights! @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Join Dahlia enthusiast Jim Culp from the South Sound Dahlia Society for an afternoon of tips, tricks and everything Dahlia!

Oct
12
Sat
Casino Royale Gala: Providence Centralia Hospital’s 2019 Gala Dinner & Auction @ Jester Auto Museum and Event Center
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Casino Royale Gala, Providence Centralia Hospital’s 2019 Gala Dinner & Auction, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5:00 – 9:30 p.m. at the Jester Auto Museum & Event Center in Chehalis. The Gala Dinner & Auction is Providence Health Care Foundation’s largest event fundraiser of the year and includes a champagne hour with auto museum viewing, silent and live auction, dessert dash, wine grab, and live dance music by the Bruce Maier Band.

Funds raised will support the purchase of an E-ICU unit. An Electronic Intensive Care Unit is a form of telemedicine that uses state of the art technology to provide an additional layer of critical care services. It is a supplement – not a replacement – to the beside team, offering support and delivering need-to-know information to caregivers, empowering them to care for their patients who need it most in the moments that matter most.

Advance reservations required. Reservations are $100 per person and tables can seat up to 8 guests. For more information, to make a donation or to purchase your reservations, please call (360) 827-7940. We hope to see you there!

Nov
12
Tue
Lewis County Rock and Gem club meeting @ Cowlitz Prairie Grange
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We’re a newer club – Lewis County Rock and Gem Society. We meet second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Cowlitz Prairie Grange in Toledo on Jackson Hwy. We are family-oriented with a juniors program also. Bring your rock for show and tell, enjoy our monthly program, bid on something in our silent auction and bring a snack to share for break time. We have door prizes and try to go on field trips as often as we can. $10 for yearly membership for a single or $15 for a family

Dec
7
Sat
Chehalis Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Chehalis Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Find your next great read at the Annual Chehalis Friends of the Library Book Sale! A wide variety of books for all ages will be offered at great prices. All proceeds will be used to support library programs and services.

Made possible by support from our Friends of the Library.

Jan
8
Wed
Meeting of the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jan 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library is a group of community members who fundraise to support the library’s programs and services. Anyone is welcome to join. The Friends meet the first Wednesday of every month to discuss fundraising projects and upcoming library events.

Jan
12
Sun
Mint Merriment with Nature Nurture Farmacy @ Nature Nurture Farmacy
Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Mint Merriment with Nature Nurture Farmacy @ Nature Nurture Farmacy

Nature Nurture Farmacy is so excited to roll out a new herb class series! Join Dr. Alicia from 2:00-3:30 p.m. on the 2nd Sunday of each month to learn about a new herb in an easy, hands-on environment. You will leave with the knowledge of how to incorporate herbs into your daily routine, as well as a few goodies to start you off!

Nature Nurture Farmacy will be kicking off the 12-part series with mint. This herb is great for the gut and lungs, making it the perfect herb to add to your medicine cabinet this time of year.

Classes are $25 each and spots are limited so give NNF a call to enroll! Make healthy living a priority this year. NNF is here to show you it’s easier than you think!

Scholarship opportunities are available.
For more information call 360-996-4387.

Jan
25
Sat
Home Buyer Seminar @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Jan 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

This insightful home buying seminar will present attendees with the current market trends in the home buying process. In this three-hour seminar we will cover:

– The step-by-step home loan process road map, breaking it down into understandable and useful pieces of information.

– An introduction to the current tech tools and insights available to help you prepare for the home search challenge.

– The value of the home inspection process and offer perspective on how to move forward after the inspection.

Presented by Eric Corder of Cornerstone Northwest Inspections.

Space is limited so call to reserve your seat: 360-970-4882

Feb
1
Sat
Garden Prep: Starting Seeds Indoors @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Feb 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Start planning your garden now with a workshop from Coffee Creek Community & Gardens. Learn when and how to start plants indoors for transplanting into your garden. Get your hands dirty and take home some seeds to start. Supplies will be provided.