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.

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

Mar
25
Sat
Growning Tomatoes @ Salkum Timberland Library
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am

Grow tomatoes with or without a greenhouse! In this class we will talk about how to grow tomatoes from seed to harvest covering topics such as choosing varieties, providing good growing conditions and keeping plants strong and productive.

Pre-registeration is required. Call 360-740-1216 or email Julie.pritle@lewiscountywa.gov

Mar
28
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Mar 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Apr
1
Sat
2nd Annual Spring Fling at The Loft @ The Loft
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm

Come Join Wilde Soul & The Loft in presenting our 2nd Spring Fling Market!

When:
Saturday April 1st from 10~ 4 pm
&
Sunday April 2nd from 10 ~ 4 pm

Where:
The Loft
547 NW Pacific Ave,
Chehalis, WA 98532

Come join us at The Loft and shop our amazing group of vendors and artisans and eat some delicious food! Featuring Farmhouse goods, Handmade Items, Bath Goods, Home Decor, & MORE!
The Loft was built for mercantile and implements in 1906. The Sears came in the 1940’s. Mixed with history of timeless details of brick & mortar with hand-hewn old growth! This building is absolutely stunning! You won’t want to miss this Market!

Admission is FREE
Parking is FREE

We will be doing a door prize of a basket with goodies from our vendors! All the proceeds from the Raffle will go to the Lewis County Animal Shelter! Raffle tickets are $1 each!

Vendor Inquiry:
If interested in vending email Shelby at wildesoulus@gmail.com.

Apr
8
Sat
Gardening for Everyone by the Master Gardener Foundation of Lewis County @ Washington Hall at Centralia College
Apr 8 @ 9:15 am

Pre-registration not required. Workshops available are as follows:
9am-10:30am Stream Team & Public Outreach, Basic Vegetable Gardening, or Stormwater Management in Centralia.
10:45am-12:15pm Inviting Pest Fighting Pollinators into Your Garden, Roses: Selection, Planning and Care, or Growing Plants Inside a Greenhouse/Polytube.
12:45pm-2:15pm Aerated Static Compost, Identifications of Priority Noxious Weeds and Their Control, or Hoop-houses.

Apr
18
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Apr 18 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Apr
21
Fri
Wilde Soul Grand Opening @ Wilde Soul Boutique
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wilde Soul Grand Opening @ Wilde Soul Boutique

Join us April 21st from 11-4 PM for our Grand Opening! We are so excited to be opening up our shop and we have lots of groovy stuff planned for the day!

Chamber of Commerce Ribbon cutting @ 12!
Free drinks, goodies, & swag bags for all attendees PLUS
Cotton Candy Cart by Sweet as Sugar!

Enjoy 20% off the ENTIRE STORE! & not to mention the COOLEST giveaways (You’ll just have to swing in & see!)

We also have two pop-up vendors join us:
THE BOHO GLOW featuring the highest quality self-care products & Milk + Honey Baby Boutique with the cutest kiddo gear!

We hope to see you there!

Apr
22
Sat
Earth Day Work Party at Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Earth Day Work Party at Discovery Trail @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail

Celebrate Earth Day 2023 at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail with Lewis County Stream Team, Noxious Weed Control, and the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust. The work party will meet from 10AM-1PM on Saturday, April 22nd at the trailhead parking lot at the end of Goodrich Road. We will be removing invasive weeds from the trail to improve wildlife habitat. Please contact weeds@lewiscountywa.gov with questions or to RSVP.

May
6
Sat
Fuchsia Fanciers Plant Sale at the Centralia Outlets @ Centralia Outlets
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fuchsia Fanciers Plant Sale at the Centralia Outlets @ Centralia Outlets

The Fuchsia Fanciers, a Lewis County group and nonprofit gardening organization, is hosting a fuchsia plant sale on May 6th here at the Centralia Outlets.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the Eddie Bauer and Polo Ralph Lauren stores, the Fuchsia Fanciers will display and sell a large variety of fuchsia 4-inch starters, gallons, and hardies.
The group is one of 13 in the Pacific Northwest under the umbrella of the Northwest Fuchsia Society. The 26 members meet on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Fort Borst Park. The Fuchsia Fanciers aim to educate themselves and others about the growing and showing of fuchsias.

May
9
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
May 9 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.