This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
This class covers the basics of pistol use. How the firearm functions, how to load a magazine, grip, stance, eye dominance, aim, trigger press and more. If you work weekends and have wanted to take a class, this one is for you. If you do not own a pistol, one will be provided, just bring a box of 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22LR (long rifle) ammo. To register for this class call Dolly at 360-978-4338. Fee for the class is $85 which includes a $30 non-refundable preregistration fee and balance due at the start of class. Class size is limited to six attendees so register soon. What you will need to bring to participate in the class will be shared with you when you register.

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Boys & Girls
No tryouts – all skill levels welcome
Dates: November 2, 2022 – February 4, 2023
Practices: 1 hr. on Wednesdays
– Girls 5-6 pm
– Boys 6-7 pm
Can bring your own team (all kids register & assigned to coach) or be placed on a team
K/1st 5v5 8 ft. hoops
2nd 5v5 9 ft. hoops
Games: Will play tournaments (2-3 games) in Centralia on the following Saturdays:
– December 10
– January 7
– February 4
Included: Uniform
Cost: $200
$200 covers your complete Fall/Winter (Nov-Feb) season payment for a 90TEN Jr. Elite Competitive Basketball team. By paying in full, you are making one complete payment and you will not have to make any other monthly payments.
What’s Included:
12 – Sixty (60) minute practices (12 hours of basketball instruction)
3 Basketball Tournaments – 2-3 Games per tourney (approximately 8 hours of basketball)
1 – Uniform reversible jersey (players keep)
Coach/Admin fees (insurance, website, taxes, club memberships, etc.)
Approximately 20 total hours of basketball. Cost per hour of basketball = $10.00

Whether you’re an amateur or a skilled cornholer, sign up for a friendly, fun evening or cornholing and raise some funds to help vulnerable children and build strong families through FESS’s vital programs. Fess serves families in Thurston, Lewis, Mason and Pierce counties. Tourney includes two divisions: two-person social teams for casual players, and an individuals’ super-switch competitive division, using ACL standards. The action will be overseen by the Twin Cities Cornhole League of Centralia and Chehalis. The competition comes in the form of teams (such as firefighters vs. police officers) challenging one another. Prizes go to the three top teams, and a cash prize will be awarded in the super-swith competition. Fun prizes also awarded for categories like “best cornhole costume.” The evening includes a silent auction and a DJ and entertainment by Bobby Williams, founder of the Bridge Music Project.
The event is adult-only The cost is $100 per team – $50 per team member – for the social event; $60 per individual for the competitive super switch event. Food and drink is an additional $25. FESS is encouraging participants to play and stay. Until Jan. 15, Lucky Eagle is offering discounted room rates on tournament night for participants. Use promo code is FamilyEDU.
To register and for more information, go to http://familyess.org/cornhole or call FESS, 360-754-7629
Are you ready to learn how a firearm functions? Don’t know how to choose a firearm you might want, then this class is for you. Learn the basics of how a firearm operates, learn about different ammo, how to grip the firearm, how to stand, line up the sights, press the trigger and more. If you do not own a firearm I will have several available for you to try. You would need to bring a box of 9mm Luger or Parabellum ammo and/or .22 LR (long rifle) ammo. You would also have to bring eye & ear protection as well as a baseball cap. The fee is $85 and you must call Dolly at 360-978-4338 in advance to reserve your spot. Can have 6 ladies in each class. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Master Gardeners will be in the Gardens sharing how to start gardening … Gardening Made Simple. Anyone can garden, almost anywhere. The site buildings are Open 1:30 til 3:30 with our Talk at 2 pm for 30 mins. As will our Living Historians to visit about our history and gardening then and now. Some things have changed, but not. George Washington was practicing Garden Rotation 250 years ago. It is still a wise practice. He used “Organic Gardening” also, though they didn’t give it such a fancy catch phrase.