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.

Jul
29
Sat
Propagation with Softwood Cuttings @ Toledo Elementary School Greenhouse
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am

Hands-on class using softwood cuttings. Each attendee will receive both the book Cuttings Through the Year (given at registration and needs to be read prior to class) and a cuttings box. Cost per attendee is $40 to cover materials and is due when registering. Each attendee is expected to bring their own hand clippers and samples for propagation appropriate in July (details in book).
Class emphasis is the hands-on aspects of which cuttings when, preparation of cuttings, making your own cutting medium, growing conditions, and transplanting cutting into pots or the ground. Each attendee should finish with a variety of cutting starts to grow at home.
Register at Lewis County Extension Office 17 SW Cascade Ave, Chehalis.

Water Quality Monitoring Workshop- Stream Team @ Stan Hedwall Park
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Water Quality Monitoring Workshop- Stream Team @ Stan Hedwall Park

Join Julian Sammons with the Department of Ecology to learn more about water quality monitoring in our local rivers and streams! Learn about how water quality data is collected for temperature, bacteria, streamflow, and other conditions. Join the discussion on why protecting our water quality is so important and learn about current trends.

Date: Saturday, July 29th from 10AM-12PM
Location: Stan Hedwall Park, 1501 Rice Rd, Chehalis
Contact Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com / 360-996-4560 with questions

Aug
1
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Aug 1 @ 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.

Aug
4
Fri
All About Apples @ Burnt Ridge Nursery
Aug 4 all-day
All About Apples @ Burnt Ridge Nursery

Join Michael Dolan, owner and founder of Burnt Ridge Nursery, for a discussion of the vast number of apple varieties that grow well in the Pacific Northwest and how to grow them organically. He will also talk about the amazing Monty Surprise apple, the World’s Healthiest Apple, and the process of importing new plant varieties from abroad.

https://www.chronline.com/stories/burnt-ridge-nursery-in-onalaska-open-for-summer-browsing-classes,321725#google_vignette

Aug
19
Sat
Olympia Highlanders Pipes and Drums @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Aug 19 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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.

Aug
22
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Aug 22 @ 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.

Sep
8
Fri
End of Summer Celebration Night Market at the Juice Box @ The Juice Box
Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
End of Summer Celebration Night Market at the Juice Box @ The Juice Box

Spend a fun evening at the Juice Box Summer Night Market enjoying live music, local art, craft beer, and delicious food! Free and family friendly event.

Vendor spots are still available! Contact thejuicebox.eventbooking@gmail.com if you are interested.

Sep
12
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Sep 12 @ 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.

Sep
13
Wed
Organic Garden Class: Rare and Underappreciated Fruit Trees @ Burnt Ridge Nursery
Sep 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Organic Garden Class: Rare and Underappreciated Fruit Trees @ Burnt Ridge Nursery

We’ll discuss the wide world of unusual and underappreciated fruits, including quince, medlar, persimmon, mulberry and the elusive Sorbus domestica (aka “chocolate pear”). We will also talk about the benefits of planting rare trees and what you can do with the fruit.

Oct
2
Mon
Beginner Clogging Lessons with Mary Dart @ Brighton Park Grange
Oct 2 2023 @ 7:30 pm – Jan 29 2024 @ 8:15 pm

Mary Dart and the Tanglefoot Cloggers invite you to Beginner Clogging Lessons on Mondays starting October 2, 2023 from 7:30 to 8:15 PM at the Brighton Park Grange, 525 73rd Ave. SW, Tumwater, WA. Donation is $10.00 per person per lesson. Contact Mary Dart at 360-412-8142 Home, 360-280-3693 Cell or Email: madclgr@comcast.net
Directions: Take Exit 101 off of I-5 and turn east. Take a left out of round about onto New Market St, then let onto 73rd Ave. SW. The Grange is on the left about one block past the UPS Customer Center.