This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Olympia Highlanders Bagpipes and Drum Corps are coming to perform our wide array of music. Band plays at 2 pm. Bring your chairs and enjoy a bit of the Highlands along the banks of the river.
COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR OPENS AT CENTRALIA OUTLETS
IN CENTRALIA, WA ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH 2023
Columbia Sportswear Brings Performance Footwear, Apparel and Accessories
that are Tested Tough to Centralia!
Grand Opening Celebration Set for 8/25!
Portland, Oregon – 07/25/2023 – A global leader and innovator in outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment, Columbia Sportswear will open its newest Clearance Store at Centralia Outlets.
For more than 80 years, Columbia has developed innovated products and technologies with one simple
goal: To unlock the outdoors for everyone. Based in the ever-inclement Pacific Northwest, innovative
products are developed and rigorously tested in a variety of weather. The company continues to
adhere to founder Gert Boyle’s mantra, “It’s perfect. Now make it better.”
“We’re excited to announce that the Columbia retail footprint is growing with the opening of a new Clearance
Store in Centralia, WA. Central to Portland, Seattle, mountains, and beaches, we have the equipment to fuel
your outdoor thrills. Whether hiking the trails in Lewis County, kayaking down the Skookumchuck River, or
camping at Mayfield Lake.” said Russell Anderson, Vice President of Retail Operations for Columbia
Sportswear. “Whatever the adventure, Columbia has you covered with apparel, footwear and gear that is
Tested Tough, and will keep everyone in the family warm, dry, cool and protected all year-round.”
The new Columbia Sportswear clearance store is located at 140 W High St Suite 140 in the Centralia
Outlets – Centralia, WA For more information and the entire Columbia Sportswear selection, please
visit http://www.columbia.com/
About Columbia
Columbia, the flagship brand of Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Company, has been
creating innovative apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts since 1938.
Columbia has become a leading global brand by channeling the company’s passion for the outdoors
and innovative spirit into technologies and performance products that keep people warm, dry, cool
and protected year-round. To learn more, please visit the company’s website at www.columbia.com.

Please join us for an evening of music with Liberty Quartet. They sing fun, upbeat music that is enjoyed by all ages of people. Liberty is based out of Boise Idaho. They travel all over the country singing and ministering. There is no charge for this concert and no ticket is required. Everyone is welcome. There will be a free-will offering.

Please join us for an evening of music with Liberty Quartet. They sing fun, upbeat music that is enjoyed by all ages of people. Liberty is based out of Boise Idaho. They sing full-time, traveling all over the United States and Canada. Everyone is welcome to this concert. There is no charge for this concert and no ticket is required. There will be a free-will offering.
Find the perfect gift at our Holiday Craft Bazaar! Over 20 local vendors will be showcasing their homemade items. We’ve got a little bit of everything: paper crafts, sweet treats, fiber arts, candles/waxes, jewelry, oils, artwork, decorative lighting, and much more! Free coffee and cookies for Veterans!

Delight in the fragrance of delicious gingerbread cookies you will bake with Makayla Roberson of Mak’s Snack Shack! While your cookies are baking in the oven, you will decorate previously baked gingerbread cookies with royal icing and fun toppings! One adult chef and one child chef (age 5-8) per registration can enjoy this winter celebration that is sure to awaken your internal baking show contestant!

Have you ever wondered what to do with Christmas trees and broken holiday lights at the end of the season? You can reduce the impact on your local landfill by having them recycled! Bring your trees and lights to the Lewis County Transfer station in Centralia December 26th – January 7th, 10am-4pm. Be sure that all decorations and tinsel have been removed from the trees. Trees can also be brought to the East Lewis County Transfer station in Morton. Sensitive Document Shredding will also be available at the Lewis County Transfer station in Centralia January 6th from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
No flocked or artificial trees will be accepted. You may dispose of flocked, artificial or decorated trees at the transfer station where regular fees will be charged ($15 minimum for 280 pounds or less). Wreaths must be free of ribbon, wire and decorations. No trees or wreaths from commercial operations will be accepted.
Donations gladly accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Composter and Master Gardener programs.