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

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
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

The Family Cornhole Challenge is an outdoor cornhole tournament dedicated to raising funds to help Family Education & Support Services (FESS) change lives – for children, families, and communities. With your support, together, we can ensure more children grow-up safe and healthy.
LIVE MUSIC – FOOD TRUCKS – ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & MUCH MORE
REGISTRATION:
Cornhole Challenge Team: $100 | $85 early bird price (early bird pricing available through July 1st)
Includes team of two (2) players of any skill level or experience – play for fun.
DIVISIONS
Family (one Adult + one Youth)
Adult (18+)
High School (13-17)
Family of Four Cornhole Challenge: $200 | $150 early bird price (early bird pricing available through July 1st)
Includes two teams of two players – total of four (4) competitors.
Register together, compete against other families in the Family division.
Individual Competitor: $60
No partner? No problem! We will randomly assign you a partner day of the event.
Individual Competitor ticket available in the adult division only.

Join us at The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., June through October, for produce, plants, herbs, body care, artisanal goods, and more!
Kids Club is back! Stop by with the kids for a fun activity, and they will receive a $2 token to spend on fruit, vegetables, or flowers at the Market.
Molina Healthcare of Washington and Community Partners to Host Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway in Centralia
WHAT: Molina Healthcare of Washington, Lewis County Youth Mentorship Program and Centralia College Early Learning Program will host a back-to-school supplies giveaway event at Centralia College.
The event will include free backpacks, back-to-school haircuts, raffle prizes, and more.
WHERE: Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531
WHEN: Thursday, August 10, 2023
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHO: Chrystal Patterson (on-site Molina Healthcare contact)
253-682-8876

Join us at The Community Farmers Market of Chehalis every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., June through October, for produce, plants, herbs, body care, artisanal goods, and more!
Kids Club is back! Stop by with the kids for a fun activity, and they will receive a $2 token to spend on fruit, vegetables, or flowers at the Market.