This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
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.
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.
Free Admission! Join us on the 3rd and 4th of July, 2021!
Join us on the Fourth of July weekend, as we celebrate both our country and our amazing first responders. There will be a parade, live music, magic shows, a family dog show and of course, a pie-eating contest. There will also be a car show, skydiver, activities for the kids and a Flag ceremony as well as a dedication to our pioneer families.
The Festival will kick off with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m., July 3. There will be a spectacular fireworks show at dusk on July 4, live music will close out the event. Vendor booths Will be opening up Saturday morning at 8 a.m.
Cheese Days is July 8-11, 2021
Cheese Days is Toledo’s biggest annual summer celebration that includes a parade, classic car and motorcycle show, pancake breakfast, kids carnival, many auctions and raffles, arts and crafts, sports tournaments, wine, beer and cheese tasting and much more. Most of the big Cheese Days events are on Saturday, July 10, 2021.
Come join us for a three-day celebration of the lavender harvest. We will have multiple farm items, crafters, and artisans on-site in an open-air market.
Every year our event continues to improve and grow. The selection of vendors has broadened and our guests provide even more fun opportunities. This year you will be treated to almost 50 vendors providing a wide variety of hand-crafted goods, one-of-a-kind artwork, artist demonstrations, guest appearances, and don’t forget the star of the show-our lavender field. Stroll the field, stay for lunch, stop by for dinner, harvest u-cut lavender, check out our store before you leave and use your ticket from registering here to get a BOGO on U-Cut lavender! Check back often as the schedule builds out and register for tickets to be notified of changes or additions. Must present your ticket for the BOGO, so make sure to print it out or save it to your phone, please.
Napavine Funtime Festival will have a one-day event this year on Saturday, July 17 starting with breakfast at the Rebekah Hall The Car Show sign-up will start soon after in front of Annie’s Market, then the Parade will be held at 11 a. m. If you would like to be in the parade and do not have an entry form, you can just sign up on Saturday by 10 a. m. After the parade, we hope to have games and concessions and booths set up at the shopping center, along with the Soap Box Derby.
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.
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Morton Loggers Jubilee – The Granddaddy of all Logging Shows
Come on out to historic Morton, WA for the 78th Annual Morton Loggers’ Jubilee. Enjoy 2-day Logging Show, Lawnmower Races, Parade, Flea-Market, Food, Music and more.
LET’S ALL GO TO THE FAIR – AUGUST 17 – 22, 2021
Tuesday August 17…Kids Day – Ages 6 to 12 Get 1/2 Price Admission…Ages 6-12
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Dairy Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Sheep
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
10:00 pm – Fair Closes
Wednesday, August 18…Senior Day – Ages 60+ Get ½ Price Admission
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Dairy Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Sheep
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
Thursday, August 19…Grange Day & HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT – after 4:00 pm High School Students with a valid ASB card get in for $3
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Dairy Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Sheep
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
Friday, August 20…Military Appreciation Day – Discount w/Military ID
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Beef Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Goat
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
Southwest Washington Junior Livestock Committee Auction – 5:30 PM New Judging Pavilion
Saturday, August 21 – Rodeo & Wild Horse Race at 6:00 PM in the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Grandstands
Livestock Shows in Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Beef Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Goat
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
Sunday, August 22…Family Day…All Ages ½ Price Admission at the Gate
Livestock Shows In Progress:
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. J – Beef Cattle
All Day Events…4-H & FFA Dept. K – Goat
All Day Events…4-H, FFA, & Open Class – Dept. N – Poultry
All Day Judging…Horse Arena
KACS Family Day Concert Series
7:00 pm – Commercial Buildings Close…Fair Closes…See You Next Year In 2021…August 17th – 22nd
