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.

Oct
12
Sat
Borst Family Story, Part II @ Historic Borst Home Museum
Oct 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Our own Jean Bluhm (aka: Mary Borst since 1985) will share her findings of
more of the Borst Family story. Do join us for seasons end and celebration.
Refreshments are served and all are welcome to join our volunteers to keep our
history alive for future generations. See you there!

Oct
19
Sat
Washington’s Undiscovered Feminists @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, remember some of the remarkable, but often unsung, women of the Pacific Northwest.

Writer Mayumi Tsutakawa presents five “woman warriors” in the arts and journalism whose inspiring stories reach back to the early years of our region. Meet the pioneering photographer Imogen Cunningham, Black American jazz musician Ruby Bishop, Chinese American artist Priscilla Chong Jue, Leftist journalist Anna Louise Strong, and Native American linguist Vi Hilbert. Drawing on her own experience as an activist and writer, she explores how these women inspired others and changed our state and our society.

Oct
30
Wed
Olympia Beer: A History @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Oct 30 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Olympia Beer: A History @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Learn about the history of the Olympia Brewing Company and the restoration efforts on the old brew house in Tumwater with a presentation from Schmidt House curator Karen Johnson and former Olympia Brewmaster Paul Knight.

Nov
10
Sun
Chehalis Veterans Day Parade @ Downtown Chehalis
Nov 10 @ 3:00 pm
Chehalis Veterans Day Parade @ Downtown Chehalis

The Veterans Memorial Museum is pleased to join with the Lewis County Veterans Parade Committee and the City of Chehalis to bring the Veterans Day parade to Chehalis! The Veterans Day Parade includes 80+ participants, including veterans organizations and the support of many community organizations.

Nov
12
Tue
Lewis County Rock and Gem club meeting @ Cowlitz Prairie Grange
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We’re a newer club – Lewis County Rock and Gem Society. We meet second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Cowlitz Prairie Grange in Toledo on Jackson Hwy. We are family-oriented with a juniors program also. Bring your rock for show and tell, enjoy our monthly program, bid on something in our silent auction and bring a snack to share for break time. We have door prizes and try to go on field trips as often as we can. $10 for yearly membership for a single or $15 for a family

Dec
21
Sat
Genealogy Drop-in Help @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Researchers can bring their genealogy questions to get help from members of the Lewis County Genealogical Society. Whether you’re just starting out or are stuck on a difficult problem, the experts are here to help! The workshop is held every third Saturday of the month and this series will be held in the small meeting room.

Jan
14
Tue
Lewis County Rock and Gem society @ Cowlitz Prairie Grange
Jan 14 @ 6:00 pm

Bring your rocks for show and tell. We have a short program, then a break, door prizes and a silent aution. We have a junior program also. Membership is $10 single or $15 for a family for the year.

Feb
15
Sat
Genealogy Drop-In Help @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Researchers can bring their genealogy questions to get help from members of the Lewis County Genealogical Society. Whether you’re just starting out or are stuck on a difficult problem, the experts are here to help!

Mar
14
Sat
Are Salmon Doomed? Hatching a Plan to Save a Northwest Icon @ Centralia Timberland Library
Mar 14 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

An environmental necessity, a vital economic resource, and a cultural symbol, salmon play a fundamental role in the Pacific Northwest—but they are in trouble.

With warming oceans, environmental degradation, and lowering genetic variability, wild salmon populations are dwindling. Climatologist Nick Bond explores the past, present, and possible future conditions for salmon in our state, and sees room for optimism. He shares lessons on how local communities have accomplished important work to support salmon runs, but also takes a hard look at the realities climate change poses for this regional treasure. Explore the history, science, and story of this cherished Northwest icon.

This presentation is part of Humanities Washington’s Speakers Bureau program and sponsored by the Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library.

For Teens (ages 12-18) and Adults (age 18 and older)

May
5
Tue
Add your Virtual Event, Zoom Meeting, Facebook Live Concert Open to the Public! @ Stay Home, Stay Safe @ Stay Home, Stay Safe
May 5 all-day

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