This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Feel the beat and join the rhythm of an African drumming circle with Javoen Byrd and Awodi Drumming. 5 musical educators will be on hand with 50 drums to take kids on a powerful musical journey through indigenous West African and African American music.
Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.
Visiting Artists Series in partnership with National Endowment for the Arts and sponsored by the City of Olympia
Feel the beat and join the rhythm of an African drumming circle with Javoen Byrd and Awodi Drumming. 5 musical educators will be on hand with 50 drums to take kids on a powerful musical journey through indigenous West African and African American music.
Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.
Visiting Artists Series in partnership with National Endowment for the Arts and sponsored by the City of Olympia
Feel the beat and join the rhythm of an African drumming circle with Javoen Byrd and Awodi Drumming. 5 musical educators will be on hand with 50 drums to take kids on a powerful musical journey through indigenous West African and African American music.
Free with admission or membership. Online reservations recommended.
Visiting Artists Series in partnership with National Endowment for the Arts and sponsored by the City of Olympia
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.

Hello, Centralia! Join us for the GRAND OPENING of our new Jockey store in the Centralia Outlets on August 31, 2023. We’re celebrating with up to 70% off the entire store. Plus, receive a FREE* pair of undies with any purchase!
As a third-generation, family-owned company, Jockey is proud to carry on a heritage of quality, craftsmanship, and caring for communities. From everyday base layer essentials to loungewear and athleticwear, we’ve spent the last 147 years crafting comfortable apparel that cares for generations of families.
Visit our new location in the Centralia Outlets for all your comfy favorites—including our Made in America Collection featuring 100% American-grown cotton T-shirts. You’ll also find new styles you’re sure to love, cozy holiday must-haves, and great sales— including a large selection of clearance and excess inventory. Jockey The Original American Underwear Brand®

The Prairie Steppers invite you to learn to Square Dance, a family friendly fun activity where you’ll meet the nicest people. Your first lesson is free, then just $5.00 per person per lesson. Dress is casual and singles are welcome. Lessons are from 7 to 9 PM with the first free lesson on Tuesday, September 5. Lessons contifnue on Tuesdays at the Oakview Grange, 2715 North Pearl Street in Centralia.