This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
May 3rd, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Fuchsia Fanciers, a Lewis County group and nonprofit gardening organization, is hosting a fuchsia plant sale on May 3rd here at the Centralia Outlets.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the Eddie Bauer and Polo Ralph Lauren stores, the Fuchsia Fanciers will display and sell a variety of Fuchsia 2-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.
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with creative fun at Bateaux Cellars!
All skill levels are welcome. Your artist coach will guide you through each step of this painting and help you tap your inner creativity! We will be painting the ‘Bold Tulips’ artwork!
Drinks are not included must be 21+ to consume alcohol this is an all-ages winery and class. Non-alcoholic beverages are available as well.
PAINT PERK: enjoy this special during your painting class
$15 glass of wine, beer or cider with individual charcuterie box
Come relax and paint with us and discover how creativity (and wine) can help you unwind and reduce stress.
Join Hank Greenwald, DVM to learn how to reduce chemical treatments through non-pharmaceutical parasite management. Lewis Conservation District will share available resources for farmers through the Voluntary Stewardship Program. Plus, enjoy refreshments and a 10% Farm Store discount!
M’Lee Barlow, granddaughter to Lola Bowen Stancil who spent many months during the bicentennial (1976) on the Oregon Trail will be retelling her story. A journey her ancestors took in 1843 to settle in our area. A talk with many supporting artifacts.
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.
Open Auditions at the Roxy Theater in Morton:
Tuesday May 13, 6:00PM and Saturday May 17, 10:00AM
Join us for Open Auditions for The Pirates of Penzance
Calling all actors, singers, dancers, musicians, designers, and technicians, ages 13 and up, who are interested in participating in The Pirates of Penzance. Come prepared to read lines, participate in simple choreography, and sing a song a cappella plus a short song with the piano. Casting is flexible with both male and female parts.
CLASS: Growing Plant Communities: Guilds and Companion Planting
Annual Vegetable Gardens, Perennial Food Forests, Orchards
Sat. May 17th from 10 am – 4 pm
@ Permaculture Rising, SW Olympia, WA
with Marisha Auerbach
Join us to learn how to create relationships between plants to enhance ecological functions and yields!
• Learn ecological niches to help determine the right place for plants in your landscape.
• Use plants to discourage pests, provide mulch, attract beneficial insects, and more!
• What to consider when grouping plants together
• Full of fun facts about plants for all levels
• Hands-on activities & games
• Handouts
Instructor Marisha Auerbach has over 2 decades of experience with creating polycultures of plants in home gardens, community gardens, orchards, and common spaces in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
For more info: https://www.fertileground.org/event-details-registration/growing-plant-communities-plant-guilds-and-companion-planting
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/cultivating-plant-relationships-plant-guilds-and-companion-planting/tickets?hxchl=hex-pfl
Lewis County Master Gardener Foundation Plant Sale. Saturday, May 17 9:00AM – 4:00PM and Sunday, May 18 from 10:00AM – 12:00PM. Thousands of plants all grown in Lewis County by local Master Gardeners. Select from several varities of tomato plants; including some heirloom varieties. Other plants include annuals perennials, shrubs, trees and much more. Credit and debit cards accepted as well as checks and cash. Questions call: 360-740-216.
Open Auditions at the Roxy Theater in Morton:
Tuesday May 13, 6:00PM and Saturday May 17, 10:00AM
Join us for Open Auditions for The Pirates of Penzance
Calling all actors, singers, dancers, musicians, designers, and technicians, ages 13 and up, who are interested in participating in The Pirates of Penzance. Come prepared to read lines, participate in simple choreography, and sing a song a cappella plus a short song with the piano. Casting is flexible with both male and female parts.
Join us in embracing Spring with a day of forest bathing! Enjoy a day of peace, presence, and alpacas on Saturday, May 17th 2025. The walk will begin at 1pm and the experience will end at 4pm. By donation. Visit https://givebutter.com/house-of-light-global to make a donation and let us know you’ll be coming.
Forest bathing does wonders for our mental, physical, and spiritual health. Take this opportunity to get outside and remember what’s really important.
