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
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
2
Sat
NaNoWriMo- Write in! @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NaNoWriMo- Write in! @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

Write a novel in one month! Get started this November with National Novel Writing Month, a seat-of-your-pants writing adventure, and churn out a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Come work on your novel every Saturday in November at the Chehalis library with the moral support of fellow wrimos. Snacks and coffee will be provided by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library to help fuel creativity.

Nov
7
Thu
PageTurners Book Discussion @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join in a spirited book discussion of a selected title each month. New participants are always welcome! The November book is: “There There” by Tommy Orange. Copies are available at the Information Desk one month before the discussion.

Veterans Geneology Workshop @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

This workshop by the Lewis County Genealogy Society will focus on finding information about ancestors who served in the US Military. Whether you’re just starting out or need help getting unstuck, bring your questions and get help from the professionals!

Nov
9
Sat
Invasive Removal Work Party @ Discovery Trail
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Invasive Removal Work Party @ Discovery Trail

Join other volunteers to attack blackberry! This is WORK, but when you leave you know you have done something to help this riparian area along the Chehalis River. A healthy river in your backyard is worth a little work.

Coffee, water and snacks provided. Please dress for the weather, bring leather gloves if you have them. Suggested for 12-year-olds and up.

Coffee Book Klatch @ Shakespeare & Co
Nov 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join other book lovers for coffee and a chat about books. No assigned reading! You pick! Share what you’ve been reading lately and hear from others about what they’ve been reading. Discussion facilitated by Chehalis Timberland Library Staff.

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

Nov
15
Fri
Adult Swim: Space Prom @ Hands On Children's Museum
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Adult Swim: Space Prom @ Hands On Children's Museum

Dust off your old tuxedo, fluff up your satin and tulle and come to Hands On for an out of this world prom adventure. Featuring:

Music by DJ Mia Ohms
Come dressed in cosmic prom couture
Karaoke your favorite power ballads
Make a LED galaxy corsage with Shipwreck Beads
Create a blacklight glow planet print
Learn a Jedi Mind Trick with OLYMEGA
Design a galactic silkscreen print bag
Meet costume characters from the 501st Legion
Take a prom pic with a Tardigrade in the photo booth
Take the Rocket and Spaceship Engineering Challenge
Taste freeze-dried ice cream
Experiment with a mini vacuum chamber
Explore the stars with Tacoma Astronomical Society
Enjoy a signature cocktail, free popcorn, space mac & cheese and other tasty treats from the Play Day Café

Nov
16
Sat
Genealogy Drop-in Help @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 16 @ 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.

Dec
7
Sat
DIY Bows & Gift Tags @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Learn how to make upcycled gift bows and tags. Uncover your creative side with this crafting lesson on how to add a unique personal touch to gifts for any occasion.