This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
If you’re looking for the perfect event to quench your taste buds while supporting United Way of Lewis County at the same time, don’t miss United Way’s premier fundraising event and top culinary event of the year – Chef’s Night Out. Slated for Saturday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Jester Auto Museum and Event Center, this unique event brings together Lewis County’s finest chefs and restaurants under one roof for an evening full of culinary innovation.
Now in its 11th year, Chef’s Night Out is a must-do for foodies and culinary enthusiasts who want to experience the unparalleled talent of local chefs in Lewis County, all while supporting United Way’s mission of lifting 30% of families out of poverty by 2030.
This year’s extraordinary CHEFS UNITED team includes Darin Harris from Boccata Restaurant, Laurel Khan from Mackinaw’s & Curious the Bar, Donnie Stancil from McMenamin’s Olympic Club, Shane Wright from O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, Jack Heinselman & Kevin Bray from Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, and Eric Bostick & Garrit Pannkuk from Hub City Grub.
Gather your friends and neighbors, slip into your favorite flip-flops and join United Way in Margaritaville on Saturday, June 15th.
For tickets and more information about this year’s event, visit www.lewiscountyuw.com/chefs-night-out.
Please join P.E.O. Chapter JE at The Gathering Place, Stillwaters for a fun Fashion Show and wonderful Afternoon Tea.
Tickets for the event are $15. Fashions provided courtesy of Christopher and Banks.
Every ticket purchased will enter you into the door prize raffle. Additionally we’ll have some AMAZING raffle baskets that you can win for just $1!
It’ll be a fun afternoon with some really delicious food. Plus ALL proceeds support women’s educational opportunities and scholarships.
** Tickets available on the door. **
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.
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.
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!
Join Gaean Allusions Pottery and other local artists at Santa Lucia for two weekends of holiday shopping fun with a variety of handmade gifts!
The event is free and open to the public.
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.
Join Gaean Allusions Pottery and other local artists at Santa Lucia for two weekends of holiday shopping fun with a variety of handmade gifts!
The event is free and open to the public.
Join Gaean Allusions Pottery and other local artists at Santa Lucia for two weekends of holiday shopping fun with a variety of handmade gifts!
The event is free and open to the public.
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.
