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.

Jun
26
Sat
Ride The Willapa 2021 @ Owl & Olive
Jun 26 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ride The Willapa 2021 @ Owl & Olive
We’re back! Ride the Willapa makes its return to the Willapa Hills Trail for a family-friendly bike ride on June 26. Come join us!
Back for its fifth year, Ride the Willapa is an all-ages and all-levels bike ride in the Chehalis River Valley of southwest Washington state. Providing a beautiful break from city life, Ride the Willapa brings people of all ages and abilities to the verdant Chehalis River Valley for a leisurely-paced bike ride on the Willapa Hills Trail, Washington state’s newest rails-to-trails project.
This year’s route begins at Owl & Olive near Pe Ell, Washington. Enjoy up to 52 miles of pure countryside glory as you choose from a variety of route options!
Experience the ride at your own pace and leisure! Choose however many miles you want to ride. With three aid stations along the trail, and with several small stores and restaurants nearby, there are plenty of opportunities to relax, chat for a bit, grab a bite to eat and just enjoy the beauty of the trail’s surroundings. Most families with young kids opt to ride about 20 miles or so, while more experienced cyclists will opt for longer mileages and check out the more remote portions of the trail.
You’ll want a bike with 700x28c or wider tires…basically anything with thicker tires than a road bike will do alright. To do the entire 52-mile circuit, we recommend mountain bikes — hardtails are okay, but you’ll have an easier go of it with a suspension.
Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are hosting this as a one-day event and are encouraging travelers from outside our area to stay at local hotels or campsites. We won’t be hosting camping or meals but will hand out refreshments at our aid stations.
We’ve also reduced the price this year. All tickets are priced at $15 per rider and with each ticket purchase a kid under 10 rides for free!
We’re looking forward to seeing you on the trail!
Jul
9
Fri
Women’s Retreat Co-hosted by Moon Shadow Sisters & Newaukum River Ranch @ Newaukum River Ranch
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – Jul 11 @ 4:00 pm
Women's Retreat Co-hosted by Moon Shadow Sisters & Newaukum River Ranch @ Newaukum River Ranch

Newaukum River Ranch welcomes Moon Shadow Sisters to join in circle this July 9-11th with the new moon.
Moon Shadow Sisters co-facilitators, Zazil & April, will lead you in circle each day offering tools and reflections for healing and perspective that include guided meditation, connective movements and journaling.
The Ranch will provide the perfect retreat as you leave the world for a while and enjoy the riverfront between group interactions. You’ll find hammocks in the trees, quilts and books in the barn, a hot shower, and primitive camping where the river trickles through your dreams. Not to mention that we’ll have breakfast catered for you!
This is a safe space for women to get real, share our journeys, and cultivate self-love and authentic relationships as we reconnect with our feminine essence.

Oct
16
Sat
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

Hours:
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Admission:
General: $8.00
Military/Veterans: $6.00
Children 12 & under: Free with Adult

Dec
19
Sun
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Dec 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Give a unique gift of firearms training to the women in your life. No pistol, no problem, I have several you can try. Just need them to bring 9mm Luger and/or .22LR. Learn the basics of what to look for when purchasing a handgun, how to hold the pistol, how to stand while shooting, how to aim, what may or may not be considered self-defense and more. Bring to class your firearm if you have one, proper ammo for it, eye/ear protection (I have extra if you don’t have either of those) and a baseball cap. Cost is $75 with a non-refundable preregistration fee of $25, leaving a balance due at the door of $50. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register or get your questions answered.

Jan
23
Sun
Women’s Only Basic Pistol @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Jan 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come learn about basic pistol shooting. Safety rules, grip, stance, sight alignment and more. Now is the time to overcome the fear of firearms. If you do not own a firearm that is not a problem. Just bring a box of 9mm Luger and/or a box of .22LR and you can try the different ones I have available. Bring your firearm, appropriate ammo for that firearm, eye/ear protection (I have some to loan of those as well) and a baseball cap. Contact Dolly at 360-978-4338 if you have any questions or would like to register for this class. A $25 non-refundable preregistration fee is required with the balance due at the door.

Feb
12
Sat
Stream Team Tree Planting @ Wisner Creek Restoration Site
Feb 12 all-day
Stream Team Tree Planting @ Wisner Creek Restoration Site

Join the Lewis County Stream Team to plant trees on Saturday, February 12 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! We will be planting along Wisner Creek and Mill Creek to improve water quality and fish habitat. Enjoy the beauty of nature and learn about stream restoration projects, beavers as ecosystem engineers, and Coho salmon in the Chehalis River Basin! Work gloves and tools will be provided. The trail may be wet, please wear appropriate footwear. We will be following social distancing guidelines. For more information, please email Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com.

Directions: From I-5 take State Route 6 West towards Pe Ell Raymond. Stay
on SR 6 for two miles and take a right onto Chilvers Road. After one mile take
a right onto Jeffries Road. The parking lot will be marked and is on the right after
Glenview Drive. Look for the salmon signs.

Feb
20
Sun
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Divison
Feb 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Education is the first step to overcome your fear of firearms. Want to buy a pistol but don’t know what to look for, then this class is for you. Have a firearm you are not sure about all the buttons and levers, this class is for you. If you do not own a firearm, no problem. I have several for you ladies to try, you would need to bring a box of 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22 LR ammo to the class with you. The class is $75 which includes a $25 non-refundable registration fee. Preregistration is required. Bring eye/ear protection (I have extra of those), your firearm if you have one, the proper ammo for it, and a baseball cap. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register or have your question answered.

Feb
26
Sat
Range Safety Officer Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Feb 26 all-day

Become a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer by taking this class. Learn how to spot trouble on a shooting range and what to do about it. Help keep others safe.

Students will arrive at 8:30 to fill out paperwork and for class handouts.

Students will need to bring their NRA card or a copy, pen, pencil, paper, snacks, drinks. Coffee and water will be provided.

We will break for lunch, 30 mins to 1 hour depending on time.

Cost is $75.00 full tuition, $25 deposit, non-refundable (so I can order books) balance of $50 (cash) is due at the beginning of class. Contact Charles at neelycw@comcast.net for information on making the deposit.

Deposit must be received by February 1st in order to be in class. (I won’t have any extra materials, I will be ordering just the number needed for class.)

Mar
26
Sat
Discovery Trail Flood Damage Repair Work Party @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia
Mar 26 @ 9:00 am
Discovery Trail Flood Damage Repair Work Party @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail, Centralia

Work Party at the Chehalis River Discovery Trail
Saturday, March 26th from 9 am ‘til 12:00 noon
Sponsored by the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust

What: Discovery Trail Work Party to repair recent flood damage.
Snacks and drinking water will be available (bring your own bottle).
Due to hazards left by the floods, this event is not suitable for young children.
You must pre-register for this event. See instructions below.

Where: Chehalis River Discovery Trail, 1545 Goodrich Rd, Centralia. Parking for high
ground clearance vehicles will be at the old barn (follow the signs). Rides will
be provided as needed from the trail’s regular lot at the treatment plant.

When: 9 AM until 12:00 noon, Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Masking is optional.

Please join Chehalis River Basin Land Trust volunteers, the Great Old Broads and others as we work to repair recent flood damage along the Discovery Trail. (See: Discovery Trail along the Chehalis River (lewiscountytrails.org) Please arrive early to sign the waiver.

Sturdy gloves and suitable work clothes are recommended. We will have some garden tools and gloves available at the site. Please feel free to bring your own hand tools if you’d like.

Please pre-register for this event by emailing your RSVP to:
office@chehalislandtrust.org
Be sure to include the number of people you expect in your party.

Mar
27
Sun
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Divison
Mar 27 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

“”The best time to learn anything, from first aid to firearm operation, is before you need it. The worst time to learn it is when you need that knowledge the most and yet know nothing.” Come and learn how to operate a handgun. Learn how to grip, align sights, press the trigger, how to stand and more. Don’t have a handgun, no problem. Just bring 9mm Luger/Parabellum and/or .22LR and you can use mine. You can try a semi-auto in both 9 mm and .22LR as well as a .22LR revolver. To register call Dolly at 360-978-4338. There is a $25 non-refundable deposit required at time of registration and balance due at the door. Bring a notebook, eye/ear protection and a baseball cap.