This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
The Veterans Memorial Museum is pleased to join with the Lewis County Veterans Parade Committee and the City of Chehalis to bring the Veterans Day parade to Chehalis! The Veterans Day Parade includes 80+ participants, including veterans organizations and the support of many community organizations.
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
Dust off your old tuxedo, fluff up your satin and tulle and come to Hands On for an out of this world prom adventure. Featuring:
Music by DJ Mia Ohms
Come dressed in cosmic prom couture
Karaoke your favorite power ballads
Make a LED galaxy corsage with Shipwreck Beads
Create a blacklight glow planet print
Learn a Jedi Mind Trick with OLYMEGA
Design a galactic silkscreen print bag
Meet costume characters from the 501st Legion
Take a prom pic with a Tardigrade in the photo booth
Take the Rocket and Spaceship Engineering Challenge
Taste freeze-dried ice cream
Experiment with a mini vacuum chamber
Explore the stars with Tacoma Astronomical Society
Enjoy a signature cocktail, free popcorn, space mac & cheese and other tasty treats from the Play Day Café
Researchers can bring their genealogy questions to get help from members of the Lewis County Genealogical Society. Whether you’re just starting out or are stuck on a difficult problem, the experts are here to help! The workshop is held every third Saturday of the month and this series will be held in the small meeting room.
Hosted by Coffee Table Tarot. Grab a tasty treat or cup of coffee or tea and find Angel in Tarot Corner under the stairs.
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.
Researchers can bring their genealogy questions to get help from members of the Lewis County Genealogical Society. Whether you’re just starting out or are stuck on a difficult problem, the experts are here to help! The workshop is held every third Saturday of the month and this series will be held in the small meeting room.
Join in a spirited book discussion of a selected title each month. New participants are always welcome! The January book is: “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki. Copies are available at the Information Desk one month before the discussion.
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.
