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
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
3
Wed
WorkSource Pop Up Job Fair in Grand Mound on 11/3/2021 @ Great Wolf Lodge Event Center
Nov 3 all-day
WorkSource Pop Up Job Fair in Grand Mound on 11/3/2021 @ Great Wolf Lodge Event Center

WorkSource is holding a FREE indoor Pop-Up Event at the Great Wolf Lodge in their Convention Center on Wednesday, November 3rd from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Come and chat in-person with WorkSource staff to learn about the resources we offer and how we can assist with your job search. Recruiters from multiple employers will also be present. Bring questions and copies of your resume if you are ready to apply!

If you are an employer located in Lewis County or Southern Thurston County and are interested in recruiting at this event, please email Zach Nibler at znibler@thurstonchamber.com . Employer space is limited.

Covid-19 safety protocols will be observed by all guests inside the building.

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 znibler@thurstonchamber.com or call (360) 357-3362, to request an accommodation.

Nov
6
Sat
Christmas Photos @ Alley Farm Photo & Film
Nov 6 @ 10:00 am – Dec 12 @ 3:00 pm
Christmas Photos @ Alley Farm Photo & Film

Family Christmas sessions!
These mini sessions are $100 and are located inside my private studio in Winlock, WA. Each 15-minute session will receive 10-12 professionally edited images.

A $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is due at the time of booking. This holds your spot with the remaining $50 due at the time of your session. Please bring cash for this as I have spotty internet inside my studio.

These are sessions the whole family can get in on or it can be just the kids. (My studio can accommodate up to 6 people.)

Snuggle by the fire under the blanket, eat cookies and read a book together. Come dressed in pajamas or holiday outfits!

To schedule your slot, click the link, select your date/time and follow the prompts from there!

Nov
20
Sat
16th Annual Wreaths of Hope & Sundance Evening @ Cedar Hill Acres
Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
16th Annual Wreaths of Hope & Sundance Evening @ Cedar Hill Acres

SEAFOOD, SPIRITS & SONG hosted by Your Hometown Realtor Sybil M Kuhn.

Start a fun holiday tradition with this fun one-day event on Saturday, November 20. Held in a Gorgeous Barn/Event Venue, with all supplies provided to make a wreath! Christmas music throughout the day! All Funds raised for SMA.

This is our 16th Year! And with that, we have some fun changes!
The Barn is open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Make & Take wreaths. Premade wreaths are available also for $25. Then we transition to Sundance Evening.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and you can enjoy the best Pacific Northwest Americana Holiday theme.
$20 per person for entry
Enjoy seafood dinner, live music, signature spirits, silent auction and fun to keep you entertained for hours!
Tickets are available online at wreathsofhope.com. Be sure to buy your tickets in advance as Sundance Evening is limited.
Nov
26
Fri
Photos with Santa! @ Alley Farm Photo & Film
Nov 26 @ 10:00 am – Nov 27 @ 2:00 pm
Photos with Santa! @ Alley Farm Photo & Film

Santa’s coming! But who wants to spend an hour waiting in line at the mall to see Santa only to get one polaroid photo of your tired, cranky kids with him? ???? Not when you can get your family’s own PRIVATE session with him instead!

Use this time for your kids to tell Santa what they want for Christmas, read a book, eat cookies and even see Mrs. Clause, all while getting professional photos taken to treasure forever? kids can come dressed in pajamas or holiday outfits!

These Studio Santa minis will take place on Nov. 26 & 27 inside my studio in Winlock, WA! Each 10-minute session will receive 8-10 professionally edited images for $150. Turnaround time is one week from your session date, so still plenty of time to order your Christmas cards! Spots are filling quickly; save yours before they run out!?

Dec
4
Sat
Annual Big Book Sale @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Annual Big Book Sale @ Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ? Our Annual Big Book Sale is happening during/after the Santa Parade on Saturday, December 4, at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library!
Thousands of books on sale! All proceeds go to Chehalis library programs.

Dec
23
Thu
Meet Costumed Mushroom Characters @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet Costumed Mushroom Characters @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet some Fungi and get your photo taken with enchanting mushroom characters!

Dec
26
Sun
Meet Costumed Character Rapunzel @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Meet Costumed Character Rapunzel @ Hands On Children's Museum

Delight your princess fan and come meet costumed character Rapunzel! Get your photo taken with this smart, spirited, and adventurous princess Sunday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dec
29
Wed
Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 29 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Meet a Giant Polar Bear Puppet @ Hands On Children's Museum

Meet and get your photo taken with a magical Giant Polar Bear Puppet! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.