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Bluegrass Festival Coming to Toledo
The Washington Bluegrass Association will present one of its most diverse lineups ever at the 2017 Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival Friday-Sunday at Toledo High School.
An onstage reunion of one of bluegrass music’s most respected brother acts, a family band featuring three teen musical prodigies, two energetic California groups and a Northwest band that has played inside the cockpit of Howard Hughes’ legendary eight-engine Spruce Goose airplane all will be performing.
“In the past, we’ve brought in everything but the kitchen sink,” says WBA president General Cothren of Winlock, “but I think the sink’s coming this year, too. I don’t know if we’ve ever had musicians from so many backgrounds come to Toledo at the same time.”
The festival will be headlined by the nationally-acclaimed Larry Gillis & Swampgrass, featuring Gillis’ brother John on guitar. The Georgia-based Gillis Brothers were one of America’s most popular bluegrass bands of the 1990s and early 2000s until a 2003 logging accident left John unable to tour.
While Swampgrass will represent the Deep South, Missouri’s Baker Family will be the Midwest’s standard bearers. Mother Carrie Baker leads a group including sons Trustin (age 17) and Elijah (13) plus daughter Carina (15).
The Baker Family was named the International Country Gospel Music Association’s Bluegrass Band of the Year in 2016 and will be arriving in Toledo a week after their second onstage stint in Branson, Missouri, this year. Eldest son Trustin has won fiddling championships in five states and is a two-time Grand National competition runnerup in Nashville.
California’s Central Valley Boys will return for a second year in a row after wowing the Toledo audience with their tight music, onstage humor and a wardrobe straight out of Porter Wagoner’s closet (they wore matching blue and green outfits for one set in honor of the Seahawks). Another Golden State group, the Roustabouts, of Bakersfield, will make their Mount St. Helens debut featuring what they term “suits, boots and hard-drivin’ bluegrass.”
Rounding out the lineup will be Portland veterans Great Northern Planes, who’ve been joined onstage by none other than Bill Monroe and also performed on the legendary Spruce Goose, a video of which can be viewed on YouTube under the title “Spruce Goosegrass.”
Ticket prices for the festival will remain unchanged at $20 for either Friday or Saturday evening performances and $25 for all day Saturday, and weekend passes will be sold for $35. The event will close with a traditional gospel show for free Sunday morning at the Toledo High School commons.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Cothren at (360) 785-3478 or log on to www.washingtonbluegrassassociation.org. The WBA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 1982 to promote and cultivate bluegrass and other traditional American music styles in the region. The first Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival was held in 1985.
Thursday, Aug. 10
It’s Billed as the ‘Granddaddy of All Logging Shows’ for a Reason
The 2017 edition of the timber-centric celebration will be the 75th year of the Morton Loggers Jubilee. The logging show at Jubilee Arena attracts competitors in such events as log rolling, choker setting, ax throwing, speed climbing and much more in the centerpiece of the action.
Other events for the entire family include the always-hilarious bed races that go from one city block to the next, lawnmower races at Jubilee Arena and a 10K run. Two parades offer entertainment for all ages: the Children’s Parade always precedes the Grand Parade on Saturday morning.
The big attraction this year is Morton native and nationally-renowned country artist Brandy Clark, who will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in Jubilee Arena. Tickets are available at www.ticketfly.com/event/1509729-brandy-clark-celebrating-big-morton/
A full Jubilee schedule is available at www.loggersjubilee.com.
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-7241
Paint Night, 6-8:30 p.m., Washington Hall, Room 116, Centralia College, led by Sue Wachter and Joan Hitchcock, $25, supplies provided, wine for those 21 and up, theme is Desert Sunset, 360-623-8445
Public Agencies
Centralia Planning Commission, 6 p.m., council chambers, City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7671
Libraries
Animal Pals Family Storytime, for children, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
Ice Cream and Books, for teens, 3:30 p.m., Tenino
Organizations
Bucoda Rebekah Lodge 144, 7 p.m., Bucoda Odd Fellows Community Center, 101 E. Seventh St., second floor, Bucoda, 360-736-6717
United Women in Business, 5:30 p.m., Kit Carson banquet room, Chehalis, 360-388-5252
Chehalis-Centralia Cribbage Club, 6:30 p.m., Chehalis Moose Lodge, 1400 Grand Ave., Centralia, 360-485-2852
S.T.O.P. and Swim, 7 p.m., Fort Borst Park, Kitchen 1, Centralia, 360-269-3827 or 360-736-4163
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd, Chehalis, 360-520-0772
Lewis County Beekeepers Association, 7 p.m., Washington Hall, Room 103, Centralia College, 360-740-1212
Support Groups
“Up From Grief,” for those grieving the loss of a loved one, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Morton Community Methodist Church, Fourth and Main, Morton, 360-330-2640
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group (Chehalis Shakers), 1 p.m., Bethel Church, Kirkland Road, Chehalis, go to left and enter at rear of church, 360-520-4889
Support Group for Parents Who Have Lost a Child, 6:30-8 p.m., house next to the Centralia Church of the Nazarene parking lot, 360-880-0041
Better Breathers Club, coping with lung disease and providing a positive impact on your health, 2-3:30 p.m., Morton General Hospital conference room, Gaye Hamstreet, 360-496-3576
“Care, Share, Heel,” support group for victims of abuse, 5:30-7 p.m., 1511 S. Gold St., Centralia, 360-219-3941
NAMI Lewis County Connections, recovery support group for adults with mental illness, 2-3:30 p.m., Mary Room, Centralia United Methodist Church, 506 S. Washington Ave., 253-468-7435
Friday, Aug. 11
Oregon Trail music and dancing, open mic with Side Kicks Band, 7 p.m., Cowlitz Prairie Grange, 360-864-2023
Pinochle tournament, 1 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center
Harvey Nelson and Swing Stuff Band, country/western, 7-9:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, $6, 360-350-2423
Karaoke, with Jimmy Abbott, 7:30 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd. Chehalis, 360-748-7241
Centralia Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., corner of North Pearl and West Maple streets, 360-985-0662, www.facebook.com/Centralias-Lewis-County-Farmers-Market
Steam Train Ride and Museum Visit, 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 888-STEAM-11
Organizations
Skookumchuck I.O.O.F. Lodge 129, 7:30 p.m., Bucoda Odd Fellows Community Center, 101 E. Seventh St., second floor, Bucoda, 360-736-6717
Lewis County Writers Guild, 5 p.m., Station Coffee Bar & Bistro, Centralia, http://lewiscountywriters.wordpress.com/
Support Groups
H.O.P.E., all addictions, 7:30-9 p.m., Heritage Baptist Church of Tenino, 1315 Sussex Ave. E., Tenino, 360-480-0592, hopedirector@hotmail.com
Celebrate Recovery, dinner 6 p.m., large group 7 p.m., small groups 8 p.m., Grace Foursquare Church, 3030 Borst Ave., Centralia, 360-736-0778, www.gracefoursquarechurch.com
Friday Night Live, Narcotics Anonymous, 7-9 p.m., Dayspring Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2088 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, 360-508-6495
Saturday, Aug. 12
George Washington Celebration to Include Party, Open House, Church Service, Rededication
A free party focusing on the bicentennial of the Centralia founder George Washington will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in Centralia’s George Washington Park, located next to the city’s Timberland Library.
The same day, a pioneer open house will be held at the Borst home in Centralia’s Fort Borst Park
The open house will feature Karel Campbell discussing the heirloom gardens 1:30-3 p.m. and Bev York talking at the Pioneer Church site regarding Joseph Borst’s story about cattle raising.
At 3:30 p.m. on the Borst Home lawn will be the Rosie and Posers band entertaining and auctioning delicious baked goods to help build the Borst Pioneer Church there beside the Borst Home and One-Room Schoolhouse.
Two years ago, Rosie and the Posers did a concert and made over $1,000 to help with upkeep on the 167-year-old Borst Home.
At 2 p.m. on Sunday, an interdenominational church service complete with era-appropriate hymns will be held in George Washington Park, and on Tuesday, Washington’s actual birthday, a rededication ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. at Centralia College’s Washington Hall in order to officially designate the building as a memorial to Centralia’s boundary-breaking founder.
In August 2018, the George Washington Committee plans to unveil a large bronze statue of George Washington, Mary Jane Washington and their dog, Rockwood, in Washington Park in front of the Timberland Library. The committee has commissioned Adna artist Jim Stafford to create the statue. The committee is attempting to raise $100,000 for the project.
Bucoda’s Joe’s Place
to Host One Hot
August Night
One Hot August Night is coming Saturday to Joe’s Place, 118 Main St., Bucoda.
A silent auction and raffles are part of the fun. Bidding opens and tickets will be on sale starting at 1 p.m.
All proceeds will be donated to the Bucoda Improvement Club to help fund community projects and holiday events.
Car buffs are invited to show off their classic cars on Main Street and enter a drawing for a steak dinner for two at Joe’s Place.
Music, face painting, games and prizes for all ages will be going on all day.
A beer garden commences at 1 p.m., with family seating available.
A street dance with live music gets underway at 7 p.m., featuring Michael Lacey, Bruce Maier and “Boston Bob.”
Donations are being accepted for items for the silent auction are raffle. They are being accepted through Friday, Aug. 11.
For more information, call Joe’s Place, 360-278-3599.
Tenino Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Olympia Street, www.teninofarmersmarket.org, www.facebook.com/TeninoFarmersMarket/
Club Mom Children’s Clothing Bank and Exchange, 1-3 p.m., Centralia Christian Church, 1215 W. Main St., 360-736-7655
Karaoke, with Lou Morales, 7:30 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd. Chehalis, 360-748-7241
Dress for Success, Reliable Enterprises, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., New Life Thrift Store, 1757 N. National Ave., Chehalis, 360-736-9558, ext. 149
Coach Train Excursions to Milburn, 1 and 3 p.m., Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St., Chehalis, steamtrainride.com, 360-748-9593
Riverview Train Excursion to Ruth, 5 p.m., Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St., Chehalis, steamtrainride.com, 360-748-9593
Steam Train Ride and Museum Visit, 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 888-STEAM-11
Open garden, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4162 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Heirloom Gardening, 1:30 p.m., Fort Borst Park Demonstration Garden, sponsored by WSU Lewis County Master Gardeners, 360-740-1216
“Dueling Pianos,” with Alan Zaboski and Charlie Saibel, 2-3:30 p.m., Woodland Village, 2100 SW Woodland Circle, Chehalis, refreshments, 360-827-0085
GW200 5k Run/Walk, 8 a.m., George Washington Park, Centralia, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Centralia founder George Washington, $20 online or $25 day of the event, to register go to gw200.racewire.com
Summer Car Show, Olympia Street Rod Association, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, featuring celebrity judge Richard Rawlings 2-4 p.m., 360-791-4433
Perseid Meteor Shower Campout, 5 p.m., Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center, 19000 Spirit Lake Highway, milepost 43.3, state Route 504, $10 suggested donation, on-site overnight camping sold out, alternate camping sites listed at visitmtsthelens.com/lodging.html, 360-274-2114
Open house, Safe Family Ministries, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 3149 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, free food, bouncy houses, music, testimonies, tour and much more, 360-219-6960
“9 to 5, The Musical,” 2 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, reserved seating $12, $13 at the door, children $6, https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=fmac
Libraries
Build & Play, for age 2-sixth grade, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
Organizations
Prairie Steppers Square and Round Dance Club, 7-8 p.m. Plus, 8-10:30 p.m. Mainstream, potluck at break, Oakview Grange, Centralia, 360-736-5172 or 360-273-4884
Gluten Intolerance Group of Lewis County, 10 a.m., Providence Centralia Hospital chapel conference room, (509) 230-6394, tg728792@centurylink.net, http://goo.gl/bWXTmr
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, 10:30 a.m-noon, Centralia First United Methodist Church, 506 S. Washington Ave., Centralia, 360-628-4980
Sunday, Aug. 13
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Community meal, 1-3 p.m., Rotary Riverside Park, Centralia, free, sponsored by Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, Chehalis, 360-623-9438
Coach Train Excursions to Milburn, 1 and 3 p.m., Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St., Chehalis, steamtrainride.com, 360-748-9593
Steam Train Ride and Museum Visit, 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 888-STEAM-11
Pioneer Church Service, 2 p.m., George Washington Park, Centralia, in conjunction with 200th birthday celebration of Centralia founder George Washington, bring chairs or blankets, ourgeorgewashington.com
Kosmos picnic potluck, 11 a.m., Glenoma Fire Hall, Glenoma
“9 to 5, The Musical,” 2 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, reserved seating $12, $13 at the door, children $6, https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=fmac
Support Groups
GriefShare, a video seminar focusing on helping people who have lost a loved one, 12:30-2 p.m., Shoestring Valley Community Church, 104 Frase Road, Onalaska, 360-870-2782, http://svcchurch.com/griefshare/
Monday, Aug. 14
Chehalin to Speak About Centralia Founder’s Wife
Historian Jean Bluhm, Chehalis, will be talking about Mary Jane Washington, wife of Centralia founder George Washington, during a women’s luncheon Monday at the Centralia Church of the Nazarene.
Inspirational speaker will be Brenda Peterson, Cosmopolis, whose topic will be “From Darkness to a Life of Hope.”
Admission cost for the noon luncheon is $10. Reservations may be made by calling Kay, 360-269-2449, or Mary, 360-748-8718.
The church is located at 1119 W. First St.
The luncheon and program are sponsored by the Centralia-Chehalis Christian Women’s Connection.
Game Night, Fords Prairie Grange, 2640 Reynolds Ave., Centralia, potluck dinner 6 p.m., 360-918-1356
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-7241
Public Agencies
Lewis County Commission, 10 a.m., BOCC board room, second floor, Lewis County Courthouse, agenda available at http://goo.gl/agwWM, 360-740-1120
Chehalis City Council, 5 p.m, City Hall council chamber, 350 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, agendas available at http://ci.chehalis.wa.us/meetings, 360-345-1042
Centralia Historic Preservation Commission, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7695
Lewis County Board of Health, 1:30 p.m., BOCC Board Room, second floor, Lewis County Courthouse, agenda available at http://goo.gl/zKXB3, 360-740-1148
Centralia Parks Board, 5 p.m., Fort Borst Park Kitchen 2, 360-330-7662
Mossyrock Fire Department, fire commissioners, noon, main station, 137 E. Main St., Mossyrock, 360-983-3456
Grays Harbor Fire District 1, 7 p.m., Oakville Fire Hall, 360-273-6541
Lewis County Cemetery District 4, 6 p.m., Randle Fire Station annex, 360-494-4031
Napavine Planning Commission, 6 p.m., 407 Birch Ave. SW, Napavine, 360-262-3547, ext. 213
Organizations
Chehalis American Legion Post 22, general meeting, 4 p.m., 555 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-740-7889
Lewis County Community Network, 3-5 p.m, second floor conference room, Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Building, 360 NW North St., Chehalis, 206-719-3226
Centralia Bridge Club, noon, Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Centralia-Chehalis Emblem Club, 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1732 S. Gold St., Centralia, 360-736-5439
Support Groups
Grandparents as Parents, 6-8 p.m., 420 Centralia College Blvd., Centralia, 360-736-9391, ext. 298 or 1-877-813-2828
Lewis County Breast Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Providence Regional Cancer Clinic, 2015 Cooks Hill Road, 360-304-8472
Lewis County Breast Cancer Support Group, 5-7 p.m., Providence Regional Cancer System — Centralia, 2015 Cooks Hill Road, 360-304-8472
