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.

Nov
1
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Nov 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Nov
2
Wed
K-2 Youth Basketball @ NW Sports Hub
Nov 2 @ 5:30 pm
K-2 Youth Basketball @ NW Sports Hub

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Boys & Girls
No tryouts – all skill levels welcome

Dates: November 2, 2022 – February 4, 2023
Practices: 1 hr. on Wednesdays
– Girls 5-6 pm
– Boys 6-7 pm
Can bring your own team (all kids register & assigned to coach) or be placed on a team
K/1st 5v5 8 ft. hoops
2nd 5v5 9 ft. hoops
Games: Will play tournaments (2-3 games) in Centralia on the following Saturdays:
– December 10
– January 7
– February 4
Included: Uniform
Cost: $200
$200 covers your complete Fall/Winter (Nov-Feb) season payment for a 90TEN Jr. Elite Competitive Basketball team. By paying in full, you are making one complete payment and you will not have to make any other monthly payments.

What’s Included:

12 – Sixty (60) minute practices (12 hours of basketball instruction)
3 Basketball Tournaments – 2-3 Games per tourney (approximately 8 hours of basketball)
1 – Uniform reversible jersey (players keep)
Coach/Admin fees (insurance, website, taxes, club memberships, etc.)
Approximately 20 total hours of basketball. Cost per hour of basketball = $10.00

Nov
5
Sat
Music Maker @ Chehalis Timberland Library
Nov 5 all-day

Experiment with the science of sound at each station. Make music with stomp pedals! Try out a musical bench! Play with looping, oscillation and pitch! Make music with mad marble runs! Try out PVC pipe instruments!

Stream Team Tree Planting Event
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Stream Team to plant trees along the Newaukum River! The trees will benefit water quality and salmon habitat.

When: Saturday, November 5th from 10:00AM – 1:00 PM
Where: 1452 State Route 508, Onalaska, WA 98570
Details: Please wear appropriate footwear for rainy conditions. Shovels, work gloves, and refreshments will be provided. Contact Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com with any questions.

Nov
12
Sat
Music Maker @ Centralia Timberland Library
Nov 12 all-day

Come explore multiple ways to make music and learn about sound!

Nov
22
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Nov 22 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Dec
13
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Dec 13 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Dec
31
Sat
Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Party! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Noon Year's Eve Countdown Party! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Noon Year’s Eve Party: Shine Bright in the New Year

Shine bright and ring in the new year early with special activities that sparkle, shine, glimmer, and glow at the Noon Year’s Eve Party, Dec. 31. Celebrate with a family countdown and ball drop, dance party, and parade every hour, 10 am – 4 pm!

Meet a magical princess, enjoy exciting craft and science activities that glimmer and glow, and snap a keepsake photo in our photobooth.

Buy your tickets online and save $2. Early member registration opens Dec. 2nd. General admission tickets on sale Dec. 6th.

Shine Bright in the New Year
• Meet the miracle princess Mirabel and watch wacky Dr. Science experiments
• Gleam, glimmer, and get crafty in our glitzy glue room
• Silkscreen a silvery souvenir in the printshop
• Craft a phosphorescent friend & learn about bioluminescence
• Launch a shooting star and try to catch it
• Smile, shine, and snap a picture in our photobooth
• Learn about iridescence in the natural world at the science table
• Skate, twirl, and slide on our indoor sock skating rink

Sensory Friendly Room & Art Time
The Museum is committed to creating an inclusive sensory friendly space to support families with autism, sensory differences, and special needs. Our Sensory Friendly Room is a (safe and calm) space where you and your child can relax and regroup. Here you can find books, soothing textures, tools and resources. Stay as long or as little as you like. Hours: 9 am – 4 pm

Costumed Character Provided By: Emerald Kingdom Parties

Jan
3
Tue
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual
Jan 3 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation for Big Brothers Big Sisters @ Virtual

Join a virtual volunteer orientation and learn more information about becoming a volunteer in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Mentor a youth in our community by spending a few hours each month doing things you both enjoy. Learn how we ignite the power and promise of youth with our proven system of support and safety.

Jan
13
Fri
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ice Adventures! @ Hands On Children's Museum

Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Polar Palooza, Jan. 13-15! Meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, explore Arctic engineering and ice cave habitats, and see exciting Dr. Science experiment with liquid nitrogen.

Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 16.

Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save $2!
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 14-15, 11am – 4pm)
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen and Summer Queen (Jan. 14-15, 11:30am – 4pm)
• See Dr. Science experiment with liquid nitrogen
• Meet musical woodland creatures (Jan. 14, 10am – 12pm)
• Greet a giant polar bear puppet and princess (Jan. 15, 10am – 12pm)
• Learn about Antarctica engineering
• Explore ice cave habitats
• Investigate snowflake science
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake
• Go on a scavenger hunt