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.

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.

Jul
10
Sat
Wild Grief Teen Day Hike @ Sunrise, Mount Rainier
Jul 10 all-day
Wild Grief Teen Day Hike @ Sunrise, Mount Rainier

If you are a grieving teen, this is a hike for you. It’s teens only so you will be others who get it about grief, have a chance to see how Wild Grief facilitates connecting with nature, your grief and each other. No previous hiking experience needed. We will hike through mountain meadows full of wildflowers, and have breathtaking views of Mount Rainier and Edmonds Glacier. We expect the hike to last at least 5 hours with time to honor our grief and soak up the beauty.

Read more and register at www.wildgrief.org/teen-day-hikes

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.

Aug
28
Sat
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Aug 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Recently purchased a handgun, this is the place to start. Safety, stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger press and more. Haven’t purchased a firearm yet, this is still the place to start. Have a couple firearms for you to try on for size. Preregistration required due to limited space. Contact Dolly at 360-978-4338 for more information and if you have any questions.

Sep
18
Sat
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Sep 18 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Would you like to learn about handguns? Considering purchasing one and don’t know what to get? This is the class for you. You will learn the firearm safety rules, the make-up of a handgun, how to grip it, stance, sight alignment and things to consider during a self-defense situation. If you do not own a firearm, no problem. Just bring .22LR ammo and/or 9mm Luger\Parabellum and there will be a few available for you to try.

Oct
11
Mon
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Class @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division
Oct 11 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Learn the basics of handling a handgun. Safety rules, loading/unloading, clearing jams, how a firearm functions, sight alignment and stance just to name a few topics covered. If you do not own a handgun there are a couple available for you to try. Bring to the class your firearm (if you have one), the correct ammo for that firearm, or bring .22LR or 9mm Luger/Parabellum, eye/ear protection, baseball cap and paper to take notes. A non-refundable preregistration fee of $25 is required and space is limited. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register.

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

Oct
26
Tue
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.

Oct
27
Wed
How To Prepare For Emergencies On Your Farm @ Virtual Event (Link through GoTo Meeting)
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
How To Prepare For Emergencies On Your Farm @ Virtual Event (Link through GoTo Meeting)

How To Prepare For Emergencies On Your Farm
A Virtual Event Presented By Community Farm Land Trust
Provided with grant funding by Union Pacific
October 27 at 6 p.m.

Prepare your family, farm, livestock, and pets for emergencies on the farm. Emergency, safety, and health issues we will cover: fires, weather & alerts, power outages, water, hazardous materials, threats and civil disturbance, AgrAbility, health & suicide prevention, emergency resources & supplies.

Event speakers:
Patrick Knouff, Emergency Management Coordinator, City of Olympia I Fire Department
Nora White, Education & Outreach Specialist, Thurston Conservation District
Kristen VanValkenburg, AgrAbility Coordinator, WSU Skagit County Extension
Don McMoran, Director, WSU Skagit County Extension

Nov
2
Tue
Women’s Only Basic Pistol Classes @ Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Divsion
Nov 2 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Want to learn to shoot a pistol? Don’t have a pistol? Learn about handguns in this class. I teach grip, stance, sight alignment, follow through, and more. Learn what to look for when you purchase a firearm if you don’t have one. Bring eye/ear protection (I have extra if you don’t have them), baseball cap, your firearm and if you don’t have one bring 9 mm Luger/parabellum ammo or .22LR ammo to use in the firearms I have. Preregistration is required as space is limited to 6. There is a $25 non-refundable fee required at registration and balance due at the door. Call Dolly at 360-978-4338 to register or have your questions answered.