This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.
Come and paint with Artvana at The Juice Box Public House, a family-friendly community hotspot in Centralia!
All skill levels are welcome. Your Artvana artist coach will guide you through each step of the painting and help you tap into your inner creativity. We’ll be painting the ‘Raining Stars’ artwork, so you’ll leave with your own original painting on canvas to bring home!
The Juice Box offers: CRAFT BEER, FUSION FOOD, INDIE MUSIC, LOCAL WINES, and MICRO SPIRITS in their warm, inviting atmosphere.
Drinks are not included. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol, though this is an all-ages brewery and class (Recommended for ages 12+ for painting).
Come relax, paint with us, and discover how creativity (and beer) can help you unwind and reduce stress this weekend.
Research Your Ancestry & Write Your Family History & Memoirs. Get your questions answered! Covers everything you could possibly need to know about researching and writing your family history. Learn all the ins and outs of research, online searching, specialty books, interviews, personal letters, diaries, photos, Ellis Island records, SS Death Index, census records, title searches, ethnicity-specific searches, and vital statistics docs. Variations in data, fact checking, ethics, and getting to the truth behind stories. Handling delicate info, speculative data, and “holes” in stories. Use of formats and viewpoints in the writing process. Collecting, identifying, dating, and managing photos and other images. Kinship terms, charts, and trees.
Instructor Joelle Steele has more than 45 years experience as a genealogist and has been teaching genealogy since 1987. Bring your lunch.
Get Ready for an Epic Showdown with Star-Powered Lacrosse as the WAC Takes on Portland’s Team 503! Faceoff is at 2pm.
Plus watch our 3rd/4th grade team battle University Place at 11:30am and 7th/8th grade team face Tacoma at 4:30pm.
Curious about how credit really works? Join us for a free, informative session at Centralia Timberland Library this Saturday, April 26, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM!
Learn how credit scores are calculated
Understand your credit report
Explore credit monitoring tools and dispute tips
Discover how AI is changing credit reporting
Access local resources to improve your financial future
This workshop is ideal for all ages and backgrounds and is presented in partnership with WSECU, the Washington Homeownership Resource Center (WHRC), and local nonprofits.
Learn about Scotch broom control methods & wildfire risks associated with Scotch broom.
Wear appropriate work clothing, closed toe shoes, & gloves. Hand tools will be provided.
All ages welcome!
Sponsored by East Lewis County PDA & Longmire Springs Brewing.
Light refreshments & snacks will be provided by Longmire Springs Brewing
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with creative fun at Bateaux Cellars!
All skill levels are welcome. Your artist coach will guide you through each step of this painting and help you tap your inner creativity! We will be painting the ‘Bold Tulips’ artwork!
Drinks are not included must be 21+ to consume alcohol this is an all-ages winery and class. Non-alcoholic beverages are available as well.
PAINT PERK: enjoy this special during your painting class
$15 glass of wine, beer or cider with individual charcuterie box
Come relax and paint with us and discover how creativity (and wine) can help you unwind and reduce stress.
Join Hank Greenwald, DVM to learn how to reduce chemical treatments through non-pharmaceutical parasite management. Lewis Conservation District will share available resources for farmers through the Voluntary Stewardship Program. Plus, enjoy refreshments and a 10% Farm Store discount!
Come and paint with Artvana at The Juice Box Public House, a family-friendly community hotspot in Centralia!
All skill levels are welcome. Your Artvana artist coach will guide you through each step of the painting and help you tap into your inner creativity. We’ll be painting the ‘Orange Blossoms’ artwork, so you’ll leave with your own original painting on canvas to bring home!
The Juice Box offers: CRAFT BEER, FUSION FOOD, INDIE MUSIC, LOCAL WINES, and MICRO SPIRITS in their warm, inviting atmosphere.
Drinks are not included. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol, though this is an all-ages brewery and class (Recommended for ages 12+ for painting).
Come relax, paint with us, and discover how creativity (and beer) can help you unwind and reduce stress this weekend.
Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@artvana.life.
What does it mean to be an engaged American in today’s divisive political landscape? How can we unite to restore hope, revive democracy, and foster a sense of belonging within a connected community? Join us for an inspiring evening with Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University, as we explore what it means to cultivate belonging, civic engagement, and shared responsibility in a divided world.
Drawing from his books, You’re More Powerful Than You Think and Become America, Liu will challenge us to reclaim our collective power, rehumanize our politics, and move from isolation to community. Through thought-provoking insights and actionable ideas, this conversation will ignite hope and equip us with the tools to strengthen our civic muscle and build a more connected and engaged community.
Bats provide excellent pest control, pollinate night-blooming flowers and are our only true flying mammal! Join biologist Nicholle Stephens (WDFW) and Lewis Conservation District to learn about our native bats and how to create habitat for these amazing and often misunderstood creatures.
