This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free income tax preparation. You do not need to be retired and you do not need to be a member of AARP. Counselors are certified through the IRS to their Advanced Certification. If you have questions on the new standard deduction, child tax credit and more, we can help you. We are open Monday’s and Tuesday’s from 9:15 am to 3:15 pm. Please call 748-0061 to schedule an appointment.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free income tax preparation. You do not need to be retired and you do not need to be a member of AARP. Counselors are certified through the IRS to their Advanced Certification. If you have questions on the new standard deduction, child tax credit and more, we can help you. We are open Monday’s and Tuesday’s from 9:15 am to 3:15 pm. Please call 748-0061 to schedule an appointment.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free income tax preparation. You do not need to be retired and you do not need to be a member of AARP. Counselors are certified through the IRS to their Advanced Certification. If you have questions on the new standard deduction, child tax credit and more, we can help you. We are open Monday’s and Tuesday’s from 9:15 am to 3:15 pm. Please call 748-0061 to schedule an appointment.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free income tax preparation. You do not need to be retired and you do not need to be a member of AARP. Counselors are certified through the IRS to their Advanced Certification. If you have questions on the new standard deduction, child tax credit and more, we can help you. We are open Monday’s and Tuesday’s from 9:15 am to 3:15 pm. Please call 748-0061 to schedule an appointment.

Join the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust for a day on by river removing invasive plant species along the Discovery Trail. For all work parties, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. Youth under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and all youth under 18 years of age must have a signed waiver to participate.
Coffee, Water, and Snacks will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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
Learn how to make upcycled gift bows and tags. Uncover your creative side with this crafting lesson on how to add a unique personal touch to gifts for any occasion.

Share the love this holiday season and join Blessings from Ben for the second annual holiday event in honor of Benjamin Eastman. This fun family-friendly charity event is on December 14 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 156 Peters Road in Randle.
Come gather around the bonfire and listen to holiday music until dusk when the lighting of the star and share the love sign on the hilltop overlooking Randle.
The event is free and open to all ages. Please, bring a toy or stocking stuffer that will be donated to the local Toy & Joy Drive for the community.
Each child in attendance receives a small gift. Free hot chocolate, coffee and smores. Santa will be there for photos. There are also Blessings from Ben Christmas bears for sale.
A drawing will take place for a cool hoverboard and fun drone. Raffle tickets are $1 each and go on sale starting November 18 until the December 14 event. Buy tickets online at the Blessings from Ben Facebook page through PayPal or individually from B.j. Eastman, Christy Hampton, Cathy Eastman or Rhonda Wharton-Bridges.
All proceeds will go to the non-profit organization Blessings from Ben to support student-athletes and local grieving families after the loss of a child.
Little princesses (and princes too!) would love to join in the fun at Shankz 3D Black Light Mini Golf’s first-ever Princess Party! The Newly Crowned 2020 Princess Party is Saturday, January 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy singing, dancing, storytime, jewelry making, games, photos and more. Learn etiquette in princess politeness, showing kindness and more with Miss Lewis County Rebecca Ford.
Tickets are just $15 for pre-registration before January 1 and $18 after the registration date. Create memories the kids will never forget. This wonderful experience makes a fantastic Christmas gift or stocking stuffer! Get tickets before January 1 to receive the princess jewelry collection.
Call 360-880-1842 for more information or stop by Shankz 3D Black Light Mini Golf at 2100 N. National Ave. in Chehalis.