Chehalis Centralia Events Calendar

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

Sep
19
Mon
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Divison
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

School has started and now is the time to educate yourself on firearm safety. Come learn firearm safety rules, how a handgun functions, how to load it, clear jams, trigger press, sight alignment, stance and more. Class size is limited to 6 attendees so register early. Don’t own a firearm yet, no problem, just bring 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22LR to use in one of the handguns I have. Eye and ear protection is required, but I have extra of those if you do not have them. A baseball cap is also required. The fee is $85 which includes a $30 non-refundable deposit. Contact Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register or have your questions answered.

Oct
17
Mon
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Nov
25
Fri
Holiday Market at The Loft @ The Loft
Nov 25 @ 5:00 pm – Nov 27 @ 3:00 pm
Holiday Market at The Loft @ The Loft

Join us on November 25, 26, & 27 at The Loft in the historic downtown Chehalis in the ONLY Holiday Market around!

Shop over 60 Local Vendors and Artisans, sip some Hot Cocoa and enjoy our cozy setting!
Bring the kids for a photo with Santa and listen to some Holiday Music!
Free Admission & Free Parking

When:
November 25, 5-8 p.m.
November 26, 10-4 p.m.
November 27, 10-3 p.m.

Where:
The Loft
547 Nw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, Wa 98532

Jan
13
Fri
Coven Dove Concert at the Juice Box @ The Juice Box
Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Coven Dove Concert at the Juice Box @ The Juice Box

Coven Dove Album Release Show! Come enjoy live music, good beer, and good food.

Join us for the album release of “Mortality”. Enjoy tap house fare as Coven Dove takes you on a journey into unexplored corners of the mind.

Find Coven Dove on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, or SoundCloud.

Jan
25
Wed
Stormwater Management Workshop: Keeping our Streams Healthy! @ Borst Park Kitchen #1
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm
Stormwater Management Workshop: Keeping our Streams Healthy! @ Borst Park Kitchen #1

Kim Ashmore, City of Centralia’s Public Works Director, will be presenting on stormwater management in the Chehalis River Basin. Learn about the impacts of nonpoint pollution on water quality and salmon. Hear more about what you can do to prevent pollution runoff at your home!

Feb
1
Wed
Build a Rain Garden Free Workshop @ Zoom Meeting
Feb 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Build a Rain Garden Free Workshop @ Zoom Meeting

Do you want to learn more about rain gardens? Join Stream Team and Bob Simmons from WSU Extension for a free workshop to learn the basics of designing and building your own rain garden. Rain gardens are a great tool for filtering stormwater pollutants before they reach streams! Learn about using native plants to create habitat for birds and pollinators.

Join Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82796956884?pwd=RlBsUEh6UVoyc2ZJWXBXNUZJTCt0QT09
Meeting ID: 827 9695 6884
Passcode: 918768
Call Number: 1-253-205-0468 / 1-253-215-8782

Feb
18
Sat
Stream Team Tree Planting Event @ Twin Brooks Farm
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Lewis County Stream Team and Twin Brooks Farm for a nature walk along a Conservation Reserve Enhancement Site. Learn about native plants, salmon, and how to protect water quality. Come enjoy planting trees along the stream!

RSVP for address to Stream Team Coordinator, Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com or call 360-996-4560.

Mar
4
Sat
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Women learning to shoot pistols taught by a woman. Want to learn the basics, i.e. how to grip the firearm, load the firearm, how to use the sights, and how to press the trigger among other issues with firearms? Do you know when to shoot and when not to? Come and learn basics of handling firearms. Education helps keep you safe. If you do not own a firearm, that is not a problem. Preregistration is required for this class with a $25 nonrefundable deposit and $60 balance due at the door. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register.

Mar
14
Tue
Stream Team Tree Planting Event @ Olive Branch Ranch
Mar 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Lewis County Stream Team for a tree planting event at Olive Branch Ranch! We will be planting a mix of native trees and shrubs to create wildlife habitat and improve water quality. Come tour the farm, meet the goats, and learn more about regenerative farming! Please RSVP for the exact address: Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com or 360-996-4560.

Mar
24
Fri
Annual Nonprofit Leaders Conference @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Mar 24 all-day
Annual Nonprofit Leaders Conference @ Ocean Shores Convention Center

The mission of Nonprofit Leaders Conference is to strengthen rural and coastal area nonprofits.

The Nonprofit Leaders Conference for Coastal and SW Washington became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the summer of 2015.

This is a one-day conference geared towards rural and coastal nonprofits that provides information and training on the following topics-
• Communications
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Finance/Fiscal Management
• Nonprofit Management Nuts and Bolts
• Leadership – board and staff
• Adaptability
• Volunteer Management