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.

May
2
Thu
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join in a spirited book discussion of a selected title each month. New participants are always welcome! The May book is “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman. Copies are available at the Information Desk one month before the discussion.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 2 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Seeking adventurers to embark on this epic quest! Come play Dungeons and Dragons on first and third (and fifth) Thursdays. Beginners welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.

May
3
Fri
First Friday Night: Nature Makers @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
First Friday Night: Nature Makers @ Hands On Children's Museum

Let’s get outside and tinker, create and explore our natural world. Learn how animals and insects create amazing works of art and become a nature maker!

First two guests FREE, each additional guest just $2

May
4
Sat
The 5th’s Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 4 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
The 5th's Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company @ Hands On Children's Museum

Join us for excepts from ‘NW Bookshelf’ as well as a meet and greet with performers. Performances at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

FREE with admission.

May
5
Sun
Special Morning of Play @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Special Morning of Play @ Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On invites families of children with sensory sensitivities to join popular teacher Lahela Peterson and enjoy the museum before it opens to the public for “Special Mornings of Play.”

Led by museum educators, these are special events for families of children with autism or other special needs that provide a private, less over-stimulating time to experience the museum with other families who may share the same life experience.

Note: Whenever possible we create a quiet space with calming activities during normal weekend business hours. Noise canceling earphones always available free of charge.

May
7
Tue
Candyce Bollinger: Managing Your Parental Response @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Candyce Bollinger: Managing Your Parental Response @ Hands On Children's Museum

Presented by guest speakers Katy Johansson & Sarah Tracy

It’s important in parenting to be responsive & intentional vs. reactive. In Managing Your Parental Responses, we will look at the old belief systems that undermine intentional parenting, and parents will be provided tools to be more effectively responding to their children’s behaviors.

https://www.hocm.org/candyce-bollinger/

May
11
Sat
Restoration Work Party at the Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Restoration Work Party at the Discovery Trail @ Discovery Trail

Join the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust for a day on by river removing invasive plant species along the Discovery Trail. For all work parties, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle. Youth under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and all youth under 18 years of age must have a signed waiver to participate.

Coffee, Water, and Snacks will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Hypnotist Ron Stubbs @ Chehalis Theater
May 11 @ 7:00 pm

Hypnotist Ron Stubbs has appeared in major motion pictures with such stars as River Phoenix and Lili Taylor; been featured in numerous national and international newspapers and magazines; on television and radio; written eight books on hypnosis, communication skills and body language; written a children’s book; written and produced over 40 CD and video/DVD programs; taught hypnosis/hypnotherapy at 4 major colleges and universities; given lectures, seminars and trainings across the US; has two therapy clinics, sees clients for various hypnotherapy related issues; owns a national booking agency…is married to a beautiful woman named Jeanie; drives a REALLY cool car…….And he’s just getting started.

In 2003, his breakthrough CD “The Hearts Journey”; co-written with Laurie Z was considered for SEVEN Grammy nominations; making Ron the ONLY hypnotist and “The Hearts Journey” the only hypnosis CD ever considered for that prestigious honor.

Ron together with his wife, Jeanie, a hypnotist in her own right has performed his “Hypnotic Mayhem Comedy Hypnosis Show” around the globe averaging 150 shows per year for over 20 years before thousands of appreciative standing room only crowds and sold out theaters. Among his many accolades he has been called “the rock star of hypnosis” by Backstage Magazine.

Ron is also a nationally recognized Success Coach, a Certified Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist and Trainer, NLP Instructor, Body Language Expert and a sought after Motivational Speaker.

Reviews !
“He’s the Rock Star of Hypnosis”—Backstage Pass Magazine

“2009 Entertainer of the Year”—Hypnotic Edge Magazine

“Voted #2 2009 Funniest Comedian in Washington”—King 5 Television Evening Magazine Poll

What to expect:

If you’re looking for an old fashioned, outdated boring show…well my friends… This isn’t it. But if you ARE looking for a modern, fast paced, laugh a minute, mind bending, hell bent for leather excursion thru the inner mind…then you have found the right place. Take two parts outrageously funny entertainment; one part mind opening experience, add ice and shake well and you’ve got an idea of what this show is all about. It’s an instant party just waiting for you to join.

So buckle up tight Sparky and hang on…it can be one wild ride!!!

May
12
Sun
Special Morning of Play @ Hands On Children's Museum
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Special Morning of Play @ Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On invites families of children with sensory sensitivities to join popular teacher Lahela Peterson and enjoy the museum before it opens to the public for “Special Mornings of Play.”

Led by museum educators, these are special events for families of children with autism or other special needs that provide a private, less over-stimulating time to experience the museum with other families who may share the same life experience.

Note: Whenever possible we create a quiet space with calming activities during normal weekend business hours. Noise canceling earphones always available free of charge.

May
16
Thu
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
May 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Seeking adventurers to embark on this epic quest! Come play Dungeons and Dragons on first and third (and fifth) Thursdays. Beginners welcome! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library.