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Poet Laureate to Speak at Toledo Library
The Toledo Community Library, in conjunction with Humanities Washington, will be presenting the state’s Poet Laureate Tod Marshall at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Marshall’s free presentation will be at the library,
located at 241 Cowlitz St. in Toledo.
Marshall is a poet and professor at Gonzaga University. His
poetry books include “Bugle,” “The Tangled Line” and “Dare Say.”
Saturday, Feb. 25
‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ Coming to Fox Theatre
The first movie in the 2017 Fox Theatre Film Series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” will be screened at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Centralia’s Fox Theatre.
In the first of author J.K. Rowling’s novels to be adapted for the big screen, a young Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is rescued from outrageous neglect by his aunt and uncle to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
While there, Harry learns that he is famous for an incident that happened at his birth. We then travel along as Harry learns about the wizard world, gains strength as a wizard himself, and begins to learn that Hogwarts can be far more dangerous for him than he ever could have imagined. The film is rated PG.
As a special treat, Fred Beeks will be on hand to play the Fox Theatre Organ before each showing and moviegoers are encouraged to dress in their favorite Harry Potter character’s style to help transform the Fox into a magical world of wizardry.
Admission for the movie is $10 per person ($8 for members) and $25 per family (three to four persons.)
Season Passes are also available for the 2017 Film Series. Passes are $80 ($60 for members) and are good for all 11 movies in the series
Presale tickets are available at Book ‘n’ Brush in Chehalis, Holley’s Place in Centralia, and online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2723983
For more information, contact the Fox Theatre at (360) 623-1103.All proceeds from the event benefit the restoration of the Historic Fox Theatre.
Club Mom Children’s Clothing Bank and Exchange, 1-3 p.m., Chehalis First Christian Church, 111 NW Prindle St., 360-269-0587 or 360-748-3702
Family Fun Night, 4-7 p.m., New Beginnings Community Church, 181 Fuller Road, Salkum, free dinner, movies, crafts and games, 253-431-5532
Steam Train Ride and Museum Visit, Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum, Elbe-Mineral, 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 1-888-STEAM-11
“Moon Over Buffalo, 8 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia, adults $10, students $8, www.evergreenplayhouse.com
Backfire, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Crafthouse, Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, 1-800-720-1788
“The Odd Couple (Female Version),” 7 p.m. Wickstrom Studio Theatre, Washington Hall, Centralia College, adults $10, students/seniors $8, tickets available at Washington Hall Box Office, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday, 360-623-8871
Minecraft Party, 1-3 p.m., V.R. Lee Community Building, Chehalis, k-fifth-graders, $20, parents no charge, proceeds donated to TLOL, 360-748-0271
Potato Bake, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Adna Grange, 123 Dieckman Road, Adna, $7, baked potato, toppings (chili, butter, sour cream, cheese sauce, chives, bacon bits, tomatoes, broccoli, shredded cheese, ranch dressing), salad, dessert and beverage.
“A Dog’s Purpose, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Roxy Theatre, Morton, rated PG, matinee $6, evening showing adults $9, students and seniors $8, mortonroxy.org/movies/
Sunday, Feb. 26
Ronnie Cox to Perform at Corbet Theatre
Lewis County Concerts will be presenting Ronny Cox at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Centralia College’s Corbet Theatre.
Ronny Cox is a superbly talented singer-songwriter, musician and actor who have been consistently active in the music world and Hollywood for over 40 years.
According to the artist’s website, Cox’s music is eclectic: a woven tapestry of songs and stories with an over-all arc that eventually comes together and tells something about “the human condition.”
Cox is one of Hollywood’s most versatile character actors. His first time in front of a camera featured him playing the guitar in the Dueling Banjos scene in “Deliverance,” creating one of the most iconic moments in the history of moviemaking.
He has also appeared in films like “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Total Recall,” “Taps,” “Bound For Glory,” and “The Onion Field.” all told over 125 movies and television appearances.
Despite his success in movies and TV, what he says he loves most is singing and playing the guitar. According to him, nothing cuts through to the heart like music. The acting experience simply enhances his musical and songwriting skills.
In 2012, Ronny became an author with the release of his book “Dueling Banjos: The Deliverance of Drew.” The book coincided with the 40th anniversary of the release of the film, and is a collection of stories about the making of the movie and a look behind the scenes of his springboard into Hollywood.
Tickets are available by calling 360-623-8100 and leaving a message.Tickets may also be purchased on a space-available basis just before the concert for $35.
“Moon Over Buffalo, 2 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia, adults $10, students $8, www.evergreenplayhouse.com
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
Singspiration, 6 p.m., Calvary Assembly of God, 302 E. Main St., Centralia, country Gospel, southern Gospel, vocal instrumental, free, 360-508-4700
Organizations
Young Adult Biblio Babble Book Club, 1:30-3 p.m., Book ‘n’ Brush, 518 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-6221 or Booknbrush@gmail.com
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, Feb, 27
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-7241
“A Dog’s Purpose, 7 p.m., Roxy Theatre, Morton, rated PG, adults $9, students and seniors $8, mortonroxy.org/movies/
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
Lewis County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, 4 p.m., 156 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, 360-740-1284
Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District, 11 a.m., Lewis County Commissioners Meeting Room, Lewis County Courthouse, 360-740-1451
Organizations
Centralia Bridge Club, noon, Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Support Groups
Grandparents as Parents, 6-8 p.m., 420 Centralia College Blvd., Centralia, 360-736-9391, ext. 298 or 1-877-813-2828
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Bingo, Chehalis Moose Lodge, doors open at 4:30 p.m., game starts at 6:30 p.m.; food available, 360-736-9030
Health and Hope Medical Outreach, free medical clinic, 5:30-8 p.m., Northwest Pediatrics, 1911 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, for those whose income is less than 200 percent of the poverty level, 360-623-1485
Gear Up, 5:30 p.m., White Pass Country Historical Museum, 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood, 360-494-4422
Public Agencies
Centralia City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7670
Lewis County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Lewis County Courthouse, 360-740-1284, http://goo.gl/1a1Zb
Lewis County PUD Commission, 10 a.m., PUD auditorium, 345 NW Pacific Ave., Chehalis, 360-748-9261 or 1-800-562-5612
Libraries
Preschool Storytime and Playgroup, for children 3-6 years, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
Community Coloring, Conversation and Games, for adults, 2 p.m., Salkum
Organizations
Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, 7 p.m.
Centralia Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Two Town Tuners, 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark Hotel, 117 W. Magnolia St., Centralia, tuners.groupanizer.com
Mount St. Helens Patchwork Quilters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lewis County Historical Museum, 599 NW Front St., Chehalis, 360-880-5134
Support Groups
NAMI Lewis County Family Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library, 360-736-5319 or sherry500us@gmail.com
NAMI Lewis County Connections, recovery support group for adults with mental illness, 5:30-7 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 2545 N. National Ave., Chehalis, 360-785-9668
Survivors of sexual assault/abuse, for people who speak Spanish, 5:30-7 p.m., 125 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, sponsored by Human Response Network, 360-748-6601
Second Chance/Lewis County Brain Injury Support Group, 5 p.m., call 360-864-4341 or 360-983-3166 for meeting location
GriefShare, a recovery group for those who have lost a loved one, 7-8:30 p.m., Mountain View Baptist Church, 1201 Belmont Ave., Centralia, $10, 360-827-2172
Al Anon, Fellowship in Unity, 6-7 p.m., Unity Center, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-237-4082, 360-269-2531
Grateful Girlfriends, support group for women experiencing cancer, 7-8:30 p.m., Centralia Nazarene Church, 1119 W. First St., 360-748-9508 or lcdrmeyers@reachone.com
GriefShare, a recovery group for those who have lost a loved one, 10 a.m.-noon, Faith Baptist Church, 436 Coal Creek Road, Chehalis, $20 for workbook, (360) 264-4482, (360) 785-3635, or www.griefshare.org
Wednesday, March 1
PLU Professor to Discuss White Privilege
Teresa Ciabattari, a professor at Pacific Lutheran University, will explore the topic of white privilege in a Lyceum presentation Wednesday at Centralia College.
Ciabattari will lead an interactive conversation that explores what white privilege is, discusses a variety of examples of privilege for individuals and institutions, and provides tools for learning how to address it. Participants will gain knowledge and resources to foster inclusion and racial justice in their own communities.
The Lyceum will be at 1 p.m. in Washington Hall 103.
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Taco Night, 6-8 p.m., Centralia Eagles, hard-shell tacos, two for $1, other menu items, 360-736-1146
Open mic, 6-10 p.m., Jeremy’s Farm to Table, 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, 360-748-4417
Mental Health Matters, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 10000 U.S. Highway 12, Rochester, 360-273-9884
Burger Nite, Chehalis Eagles, 5-7 p.m., 1993 S. Market Blvd., $2, Chehalis, 360-748-7241
Public Agencies
Centralia Civil Service Commission, 5:15-6 p.m., City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7671
Lewis County Citizens Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials, 5:45 p.m., County Meeting Room, 156 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, 360-740-2747
Lewis County Veterans Advisory Board, 10 a.m., Lewis County Public Health & Social Services, 360 NW North St., Chehalis, 360-736-3327
Libraries
Book Babies, for children birth-age 2, 10 a.m., Chehalis
Family Storytime, for children, 10:15 a.m., Tenino
Acrylic & Watercolor at the Library, for adults, 10:30 a.m., Oakville
Toddler Time and Playgroup, for children age 2, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
An Afternoon With Poet Laureate Tod Marshall, for teens and adults, 3 p.m., Salkum
LEGO Club, for children, 3 p.m., Tenino
Teen Night, for teens, 5 p.m., Randle
Organizations
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 10:15 a.m., Assembly of God church, 702 SE First St., Winlock
Seniors on the Go, potluck and meeting, noon, Onalaska First Church of God Fellowship Hall.
Tenino/Bucoda Community Coalition, 6-7:30 p.m., Tenino Elementary School, 360-493-2230, ext. 13
Seniors’ Bible study, 2 p.m., Calvary Assembly of God, Centralia, 360-736-6769 or 360-324-9050
Napavine-Newaukum Lions Club, noon, Taste of Alaska Family Restaurant, Napavine, 360-748-4240
Experimental Aircraft Association, 7 p.m., Hangar D, Chehalis-Centralia Airport, 360-748-1230
Support Groups
Domestic violence support group, 5:30-7 p.m., 125 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, sponsored by Human Response Network, 360-748-6601
Emotions Anonymous, 12 Step Club, 8 p.m., Yard Birds, 360-304-9334
Positive Lifestyles, prevention and management of chronic conditions and lifestyle diseases, 10 a.m., Morton General Hospital conference room, 360-496-3591
Grief support group, 1-3 p.m., 2120 Northpark Drive, Centralia, Assured Hospice, 360-807-7776
Thursday, March 2
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-7241
Art Conversations, workshop with Dorothy Thomis, watercolor background and realism, White Pass Country Museum, 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood, 360-4945-4422
Public Agencies
Twin Transit board, 8:15 a.m., Twin Transit office, 212 E. Locust St., Centralia, 360-330-2072
Libraries
Book Babies and Playgroup, for children birth-24 months, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
Family Storytime, for all ages, 10:30 a.m., Randle
PageTurners Book Discussion, for adults, “Mayflower, A Story of Courage, Community and War,” by Nathaniel Philbrick, 4 p.m., Chehalis
The Knitting Circle, for teens and adults, 4 p.m., Salkum
Organizations
American Legion Post 508, potluck and meeting, 6 p.m., Silver Creek-Ethel Grange, corner of Brim Road and U.S. Highway 12, 360-485-2852, 360-978-5368
Onalaska American Legion Post 508, 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. meeting, Onalaska First Church of God, 360-978-5368
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
Support Groups
“Up From Grief,” for those grieving the loss of a loved one, 1-2:30 p.m., Assured Home Hospice, 2120 N. Park St., Centralia, 360-330-2640
Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1209 N. Scheuber Road, Centralia, 360-269-1649
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, March 3
Twin Cities Rotary to Hold Mystery Dinner
The annual Twin Cities Rotary Mystery Dinner will be Friday at the Washington Hotel in Chehalis.
A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. and the dinner/program at 7 p.m.
“Murder at the Winery” is the theme this year. The meal will be catered by Once Upon A Thyme of Chehalis.
Cost is $50 per ticket. They can be purchased at Book ‘n’ Brush or online at 2017murdermystery.brownpapertickets.com.
As in the past, there will be a costume contest.
Proceeds will benefit Centralia College Foundation scholarships, local literacy projects and Business Week.
For more information, email twincitiesrotary@yahoo.com.
Harvey Nelson and Swing Stuff Band, country/western, 7-9:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, $6, 360-350-2423
Broken Trail, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Crafthouse, Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, 1-800-720-1788
Libraries
Family Storytime, for all ages, 10 a.m., Salkum
Preschool Storytime, for children 3-6 years, 10 a.m., Chehalis
Family Storytime, for children, 10:30 a.m., Winlock
PageTurners Book Discussion, for adults, “Station Eleven,” by Emily St. John Mandel, 12:30 p.m., Winlock
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Bash, for children, 3 p.m., Tenino
Organizations
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
Diabetic Support Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Gathering Place, Stillwaters Estates, 2800 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, 360-748-3177 or 360-736-9679