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

Burnt Ridge Nursery founder Michael Dolan will lead a tour of our 20-acre organic fruit and nut orchard, with a focus on crops that ripen in the summer including blueberries, mulberries, and figs. Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as the specific characteristics of the varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. Fruit samples and snacks will be provided to-go this year, and all events will be held outdoors in compliance with Washington state COVID guidelines. 2 tours: 10 am -noon and 1:30-3:30. Limit of 30 guests per tour. $15 per individual; $30 for a family (up to 4 people). Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. Plants, produce, and preserves from our farm will be available to purchase after each tour. Tickets at www.burntridgenursery.com or 360-985-2873.
ChehalisFest
LET’S ALL GO TO THE FAIR – AUGUST 17 – 22, 2021
Tuesday August 17…Kids Day – Ages 6 to 12 Get 1/2 Price Admission…Ages 6-12
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Dairy Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Sheep
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
10:00 pm – Fair Closes
Wednesday, August 18…Senior Day – Ages 60+ Get ½ Price Admission
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Dairy Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Sheep
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
Thursday, August 19…Grange Day & HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT – after 4:00 pm High School Students with a valid ASB card get in for $3
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Dairy Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Sheep
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
Friday, August 20…Military Appreciation Day – Discount w/Military ID
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Beef Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Goat
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
Southwest Washington Junior Livestock Committee Auction – 5:30 PM New Judging Pavilion
Saturday, August 21 – Rodeo & Wild Horse Race at 6:00 PM in the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Grandstands
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Beef Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Goat
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
Sunday, August 22…Family Day…All Ages ½ Price Admission at the Gate
Livestock Shows In Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Beef Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Goat
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
KACS Family Day Concert Series
7:00 pm – Commercial Buildings Close…Fair Closes…See You Next Year In 2021…August 17th – 22nd
Recently purchased a handgun, this is the place to start. Safety, stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger press and more. Haven’t purchased a firearm yet, this is still the place to start. Have a couple firearms for you to try on for size. Preregistration required due to limited space. Contact Dolly at 360-978-4338 for more information and if you have any questions.

Imagine the one-of-a-kind wonders you will find at the Hands On Children’s Museum’s first-ever garage sale! The sale will be located in the driveway behind the building. Cash and credit cards only.
Sample of Items Include:
*colorful dishes
*used train parts
*Tonka trucks
*furniture cabinetry
*bookshelves
*Much, much more!

Imagine the one-of-a-kind wonders you will find at the Hands On Children’s Museum’s first-ever garage sale! The sale will be located in the driveway behind the building. Cash and credit cards only.
Sample of Items Include:
*colorful dishes
*used train parts
*Tonka trucks
*furniture cabinetry
*bookshelves
*Much, much more!

Imagine the one-of-a-kind wonders you will find at the Hands On Children’s Museum’s first-ever garage sale! The sale will be located in the driveway behind the building. Cash and credit cards only.
Sample of Items Include:
*colorful dishes
*used train parts
*Tonka trucks
*furniture cabinetry
*bookshelves
*Much, much more!
Would you like to learn about handguns? Considering purchasing one and don’t know what to get? This is the class for you. You will learn the firearm safety rules, the make-up of a handgun, how to grip it, stance, sight alignment and things to consider during a self-defense situation. If you do not own a firearm, no problem. Just bring .22LR ammo and/or 9mm Luger\Parabellum and there will be a few available for you to try.
Learn the basics of handling a handgun. Safety rules, loading/unloading, clearing jams, how a firearm functions, sight alignment and stance just to name a few topics covered. If you do not own a handgun there are a couple available for you to try. Bring to the class your firearm (if you have one), the correct ammo for that firearm, or bring .22LR or 9mm Luger/Parabellum, eye/ear protection, baseball cap and paper to take notes. A non-refundable preregistration fee of $25 is required and space is limited. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register.