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.

Apr
24
Sat
Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY @ Summit to Swamp
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 10:15 am

Our Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run is FREE this year. Come for the day. Bring your family and friends. Bring something for a potluck if you like. Enjoy a bonfire and music. Make new friends.

Let’s kickstart an AWESOME 2021 together!

A fun and challenging obstacle mud run from the rocky peaks to the swampy flats.
Something for everyone…..beginner to competitor!
2021 registration is FREE! Come spend time with old friends and make some new!
The Summit To Swamp mud run has many natural and man-made obstacles over a scenic course in the foothills of the Big Bottom Valley. The trek to the summit gains over 400 feet of elevation in less than a 1/4 mile. The flat land is full of fun (and dirty) obstacles.
This run is designed to be a test of grit for those who want it, yet fun for the whole family. Most obstacles can be bypassed in some way for those who are not ready to meet that challenge.
Family or Individual…..Beginner or Competitor…..There is something for everyone!
Apr
28
Wed
DigiMarCon At Home 2021 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference @ usa
Apr 28 – Apr 29 all-day
DigiMarCon At Home 2021 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference @ usa

DigiMarCon At Home 2021 is your chance to …
– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your professional network.

The 6th annual DigiMarCon At Home, the Premier Virtual Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference will be held April 28th to 29th, 2021, available live stream and on-demand. Join your peers online for 2-days jam packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy and networking.

Immerse yourself in topics like digital strategy, programmatic advertising, web experience management, usability / design, mobile marketing & retargeting, customer engagement, user acquisition, social media marketing, targeting & optimization, video marketing, data science & big data, web analytics & A/B testing, email marketing, content marketing, conversion rate optimization, search engine optimization, paid search marketing, geo-targeting, predictive analysis & attribution, growth hacking, conversion rate optimization, growth marketing tools, marketing & sales automation, sustainable growth strategies, product marketing & UX / UI and much, much more!

At DigiMarCon At Home 2021, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thought will be challenged, new ways of thinking will emerge, and you will leave with your head, notebooks and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency / team / account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon At Home 2021 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world.

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

For more details visit https://digimarconathome.com.

May
4
Tue
Centralia Christian School High School: Information Night @ Centralia Christian School
May 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Centralia Christian School will be hosting an informational night about its High School on Tuesday, May 4, at 6:30PM. This event is for parents of 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students throughout Lewis County who are interested in learning more about Christian education options for 9th and 10th grade. Middle and high school students are welcome to attend; childcare is available for younger children through pre-registration only. Please contact the school office at 360-736-7657 for more information or to request childcare.

Jun
11
Fri
Find Work Friday Virtual Job Fair @ Find Work Friday is a virtual event hosted on app.brazenconnect.com
Jun 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Find Work Friday Virtual Job Fair @ Find Work Friday is a virtual event hosted on app.brazenconnect.com

Find Work Friday is a WorkSource virtual hiring event that connects you to employers who are hiring. Many employers need to rebuild their workforce. Now is the time to start your job search and WorkSource is here to help.

Join us for this FREE hiring event and connect directly with local employers from different industries. Find Work Friday provides an opportunity to chat with recruiters instantly to see if their company is a good fit for you.

Our upcoming Find Work Friday on June 11th, 2021 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM will have a special focus on Youth and Student job opportunities. We have asked employers to indicate whether they offer paid internship opportunities, pay for formal job skills training, hire minor workers, or have entry level positions for job seeker who are 18 years or older. Youth and Student job seekers will be able to filter the employers based on the types of opportunities they offer during the live event. This will be the first virtual Youth and Student Focused Find Work Friday, but students are always welcome to attend any WorkSource virtual event.

Here is a link to a video explaining the Brazen platform: https://youtu.be/h48DdeFg8Bo

Registration is a 2-step process.
1. Job seekers must complete the registration form at the following link: https://bit.ly/33ZV5GM
2. Click a verification link which is emailed to each registrant from “Washington State PacMountain Workforce”

WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service: 711

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to attend this event, please email Mpong@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 347-6054, to request an accommodation.

Jun
18
Fri
Celebrating 100 years of Egg Days @ Winlock
Jun 18 – Jun 19 all-day
Celebrating 100 years of Egg Days @ Winlock

On August 13, 1921 a road between Winlock and Cowlitz Corner was completed. There was a big celebration commemorating the event, and since Winlock was becoming quite a famous poultry center, they decided to call the celebration “Winlock Poultry and Egg Day.” There were about 1,000 people present at the celebration. Otis Roundtree was the General Chairman for the event. After the celebration, it was decided to make this an annual event, which was done.

(A History of Winlock, Washington, written by C. C. Wall, 1952)

Celebrate the 100th year of Egg Days on Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19 with a parade, vendors, entertainment, talent show, Egg Day royal coronation, car show, egg salad sandwiches and more.

Jul
24
Sat
Burnt Ridge Nursery Farm Tour @ Burnt Ridge Nursery
Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Burnt Ridge Nursery Farm Tour @ Burnt Ridge Nursery

Burnt Ridge Nursery founder Michael Dolan will lead a tour of our 20-acre organic fruit and nut orchard, with a focus on crops that ripen in the summer including blueberries, mulberries, and figs. Cultivation and propagation techniques will be discussed, as well as the specific characteristics of the varieties that do well here in the Pacific Northwest. Fruit samples and snacks will be provided to-go this year, and all events will be held outdoors in compliance with Washington state COVID guidelines. 2 tours: 10 am -noon and 1:30-3:30. Limit of 30 guests per tour. $15 per individual; $30 for a family (up to 4 people). Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. Plants, produce, and preserves from our farm will be available to purchase after each tour. Tickets at www.burntridgenursery.com or 360-985-2873.

Oct
23
Sat
Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum
Oct 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum

Dates & Times:

October 22 – 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., except on Sundays (October 24 and 31) 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Description:

Dress up the family and bring your little superheroes, princesses, and monsters to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a spooktacular good time. Enjoy Halloween-inspired fun and exciting activities without the fright at Boo Bash, October 22-31. Navigate a straw bale maze, explore a black-light cavern, design a scarecrow family, go on a scavenger hunt, decorate mini pumpkins, watch Dr. Science demos, join the costume parade, and more! Hands On is the premier children’s museum in the PNW. Explore 150 interactive exhibits and a half-acre outdoor play space where kids can ride trikes, sluice for treasure, captain a vintage schooner, climb a giant boulder, and go up the lighthouse lookout.

Sensory-friendly Boo Bash activities will be offered during our regular Sensory Friendly Hour, October 24 & 31 at 9 a.m.

Online reservations are required for museum admission. Special event activities vary depending on the days of the week and visitation levels, please see the events calendar for updated information. Activities may be added at any time.

Oct
24
Sun
Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum

Dates & Times:

October 22 – 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., except on Sundays (October 24 and 31) 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Description:

Dress up the family and bring your little superheroes, princesses, and monsters to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a spooktacular good time. Enjoy Halloween-inspired fun and exciting activities without the fright at Boo Bash, October 22-31. Navigate a straw bale maze, explore a black-light cavern, design a scarecrow family, go on a scavenger hunt, decorate mini pumpkins, watch Dr. Science demos, join the costume parade, and more! Hands On is the premier children’s museum in the PNW. Explore 150 interactive exhibits and a half-acre outdoor play space where kids can ride trikes, sluice for treasure, captain a vintage schooner, climb a giant boulder, and go up the lighthouse lookout.

Sensory-friendly Boo Bash activities will be offered during our regular Sensory Friendly Hour, October 24 & 31 at 9 a.m.

Online reservations are required for museum admission. Special event activities vary depending on the days of the week and visitation levels, please see the events calendar for updated information. Activities may be added at any time.

Oct
26
Tue
Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Boo Bash @ Hands On Children's Museum

Dress up the family and bring your little superheroes, princesses, and monsters to the Hands On Children’s Museum for a spooktacular good time. Enjoy Halloween-inspired fun and exciting activities without the fright at Boo Bash, October 22-31. Navigate a straw bale maze, explore a black-light cavern, design a scarecrow family, go on a scavenger hunt, decorate mini pumpkins, watch Dr. Science demos, join the costume parade, and more! Hands On is the premier children’s museum in the PNW. Explore 150 interactive exhibits and a half-acre outdoor play space where kids can ride trikes, sluice for treasure, captain a vintage schooner, climb a giant boulder, and go up the lighthouse lookout.

Sensory-friendly Boo Bash activities will be offered during our regular Sensory Friendly Hour, October 24 & 31 at 9 a.m.

Online reservations are required for museum admission. Special event activities vary depending on the days of the week and visitation levels, please see the events calendar for updated information. Activities may be added at any time.

Cybersecurity Summit @ Centralia Train Station Event Room
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

FREE! LIMITED SPACE!

Almost everything we do connects to the internet in some way, but our line of defense
against possible cyber threats is limited due to a lack of cybersecurity professionals.

Are you interested in learning how a cybersecurity professional can protect your business?
Are you wondering how you can become a cybersecurity professional?

Learn from the experts and discover more about an exciting career or about how you can
protect yourself, your business, and loved ones.

Keynote Speaker

Steven Parker, CISA, CISSP, is President of EnergySec, and is a founding director of the organization. He has been engaged in critical infrastructure protection since 2001, including 8 years as a senior security staff member at PacifiCorp. As one of the original CIP auditors, he is the primary author of EnergySec’s NERC CIP training program and has instructed more than 1,000 industry professionals on this topic.

Discussion Panel

Bob Guenther, Host
Career Pathways Initiative Chairperson – Centralia Community Foundation

Lorie Thompson, Ed.D.
Career Connect WA – Regional Administrator
Capital STEM Alliance – Capital Region ESD113

Dan Hagen, Assistant Professor
Information Technology Program – Centralia Community College

JT Mundi, Owner
KODENUM INC. – Chehalis

Representative
Code Fellows – Premier Tech Academy, Seattle

Please join us for a free informational program focused on our region.
CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT on Tuesday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the
Centralia Train Station Event Room, 210 Railroad Ave, Centralia, WA 98531.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact info@centraliacf.org.