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Salzer Creek to Perform at Fox Theatre
Salzer Creek, a family band that plays bluegrass and Gospel music, will be performing at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Fox Theatre in Centralia.
The ages of the band members range from 9 to 18, and they play many instruments, including guitar, fiddle, bass, mandolin and piano.
Admission for the show is $10 per person or $6 for ages 12 and under. Tickets are available at the door. Presale tickets are available at Book ‘n’ Brush in Chehalis, Holley’s Place in Centralia, and online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2937536.
The Fox Theatre is located in downtown Centralia at 123 S. Tower Ave.
For more information, call the Fox Theatre at 360-623-1103. All proceeds go toward the restoration of the theater.
Saturday, May 13
Flowers on Display at Prairie Appreciation Day
The 22nd annual Prairie Appreciation Day is coming to the South Sound Prairies of Thurston County Saturday.
This year’s celebration is 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with free admission.
In May, the prairie is spangled with swaths of blue Camas with accents of yellow spring gold and buttercups. With this year’s cool spring, it looks like Prairie Appreciation Day will be the peak of the Camas bloom.
This year, there are five locations to choose from. They include three near Littlerock: Glacial Heritage Preserve, the main event; Department of Natural Resources Mima Mounds Natural Area; and the Shotwell’s Landing Seed Nursery demonstration garden. Two are located near Tenino: Colvin Ranch Hayrides and Violet Prairie Scatter Creek Seed Farm.
Glacial Heritage: There are two interpretive loops, one of about 1 mile (the Activity Trail) and the other about 4 miles (the Self-Guided Trail). The Activity Trail contains a number of informative stations covering various aspects of the South Sound prairies. They include topics such as prairie ecology, restoration, management of invasive plants, and the wildlife and wildflowers found in this unique ecosystem.
The stations have experts to discuss each topic as well as activities for children and the young at heart. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the hayride around the prairie back to the start. The Self-Guided Trail has interpretive signs pointing out many of the unique features of the prairie, and is a good choice for those who just want to absorb the ambiance.
Black Hills Audubon Society will be hosting a 7:30 a.m. bird walk at Glacial Heritage. Details are available at //blackhills-audubon.org/.
Mima Mounds: Walk around the mounds in full flower and learn restoration techniques like broom pulling. This location is fully handicapped accessible with a paved trail that is ideal for families with toddlers and those who want a less strenuous experience. In addition, group tours of Mirna Mounds can be arranged by sending an email to prairieappreciationday@gmail.com.
Shotwell’s Landing Seed Nursery: Walk the paths through a native plant demonstration garden and learn how to grow your own.
Colvin Ranch: Take a hayride on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and see this beautiful working ranch abloom with native prairie flowers.
Violet Prairie Seed Farm: Walk the paths through hundreds of rows of intense color as the farm native prairie plants on the farm are in full bloom.
As part of Prairie Appreciation Day, Friends of Puget Prairies will be collecting donations for the Thurston County Food Bank. Anyone wishing to donate may do so at either Glacial Heritage or Mirna Mounds. (No glass, please.)
More information and directions can be found on the Friends of Puget Prairies website at http://www.prairieappreciationday.org, or by calling either 360-458-5450 or 206-498-3273.
Signs will be posted on the roadside to all locations.
AAUW to Host LUNAFEST Film Festival
LUNAFEST, a fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted by the Lewis County Branch of Association of University Women at the Fox Theatre in Centralia on Saturday.
A reception/raffle will be at 1 p.m. and the film showing will be at 2 p.m.
The film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging cultural diversity and breaking barriers.
All proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit the Human Response Network of Lewis County and the Breast Cancer Fund.
Thus far, LUNAFEST, which is created and funded by LUNA, the nutrition bar for women, has raised over $965,000 for the Breast Cancer Fund and over $2.6 million for other non-profit organizations.
Tickets, $20, are available at Holley’s Place in Centralia, Book ‘n’ Brush in Chehalis and at www.lunafest.org/centralia.
For more information, the Lewis County AAUW, 360-736-5610.
Open House at Borst Home to Feature Roundtrees
An open house for the the Borst Home, Carriage Museum and One-Room Schoolhouse will be 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday. The Borst Home is located at the south end of Fort Borst Park in Centralia.
This month’s focus is on Dr. James and Emeline Roundtree, who were Mary Borst’s parents. They came from Illinois on an 1852 wagon train to settle in the west. They built the first church on Fords Prairie in 1871, and six years later dismantled it and rebuilt it by the railroad tracks in the newly established town of Centralia.
The Roundtrees and Mary and Joseph Borst lived by this little church, where they were charter members and worshipped. Later it was moved further from the tracks.
The speaker this month is Jean Bluhm, who will give the Roundtree history and explain about building a replica of their early church across from the Pioneer school to create a Pioneer village.
Optimists to Present Lewis County
Historical Ride
The Chehalis-Centralia Optimist Club will again be presenting the the Lewis County Historical Ride Saturday, the day before Mother’s Day.
The event offers a choice of four loop rides, all beginning and ending at Stan Hedwall Park on Rice Road, Chehalis.
Each ride offers leisure time to view the many sights and sounds of rural roads in Lewis County.
There are views of herds of cows, perhaps a few llamas, and an ostrich or two. Riders will also have views of our three volcanoes, Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier.
Three of the four routes take in two historic sites, the Evaline School, a functioning two-room country schoolhouse, and the Claquato Church.
The routes are 20, 48, 68 and 100 miles.
There are five rest stops, for water, drink and food. The courses are marked using the Dan Henry system.
Also available are informational flyers, SAG wagons and on-site basic assistance/repairs.
The start line closes at 8:30 a.m., and routes and support close at 4 p.m.
For registration, visit https://goo.gl/JemKqv.
For paper registration, click this link: http://www.chehaliscentraliaoptimistclub.org/
On-site registration will available the day of the ride between 7 and 8:30 a.m. Riders can start anytime between 7 and 8:30.
For more information, contact Mazie, 360-262-9647; Emma, 360-669-3386; Monique, 360-878-3886; or Teri, 360-508-6268. Email contact is Ccoc98532ayahoo.com
Toledo Lions Plan Fishing Derby
The Toledo Lions Club will be holding its third annual Kid’s Fishing Derby 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at South Lewis County Park, Toledo.
Anglers age 14 and under are eligible.
A $10 vehicle registration fee must be purchased at the front or back gate on the day of the event. Participating children will need to purchase a $1 Derby Wristband from the weigh-in station, located at the covered picnic area, prior to fishing.
The derby will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be available.
Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish caught. Anglers must be present to win a prize. All proceeds will go to the TLC Outdoor Recreational Scholarship
Glymm Mere Mayfaire is Coming to the Tenino City Park Saturday
The Barony of Glymm Mere is celebrating the return of spring, and with it warmer weather, at Mayfaire 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The event is held at the Tenino City Park.
Revel in all the jubilant activities Mayfaire has to offer as the group recreates the Middle Ages for a public demonstration and event.
Witness the glory of battle as fighters vie for the esteemed titles of Heavy Champion of Glymm Mere and Rapier Champion of Glymm Mere, as well as other scenarios.
Mayfaire also hosts the Nuttiest Bard competition. Listen to the songs and stories of our bards and decide on who will gain the title of Nuttiest Bard.
On merchant’s row, there will be numerous merchants with a variety of wares.Witness demonstrations of arts and sciences, archery and more. There will be popular table games of the Middle Ages.
Admission for 18 and over is $15. Those under 18 accompanied by an adult are free.
Additional information can be found at www.glymm-mere.org.
‘It’s a Blast’ Set for Mount St. Helens
A celebration called “It’s a Blast” will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Johnston Ridge Observatory and Science and Learning Center at Mount St. Helens.
Admission is $8 for both sites. It is a fundraiser for the Mount St. Helens Institute.
Following is a schedule of events:
• Activities, all day, OMSI brain teasers and animals artifacts, education activities and crafts of all ages, photo booth station with props
• Volcano naturalist guided Hummocks hike, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., 2.4-mile trail, suggest sturdy shoes, water bottle, sun and rain attire
• Lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., available for purchase
• Trash-cano, noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., trash can volcano demonstration, meet at Science & Learning Center entry
• Music by Amber Sweeney Trio, 1-4 p.m., Science and Learning Center
• Guided walk on the Winds of Change trail, 3 p.m., one-quarter mile paved path, accessible, rated “most difficult” due to some steep slopes, meet at Science and Learning Center entry
The Science and Learning Center is located at 9000 Spirit Lake Highway. The Johnston Ridge Observatory is at 21500 Spirit Lake Highway.
For more information, call Forest Service Volcano Visitor Information, 360-449-7800 weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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,
Tenino Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Olympia Street, www.teninofarmersmarket.org, www.facebook.com/TeninoFarmersMarket/
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
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
Plant Sale, Lewis County Master Gardeners, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Expo Hall, Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 360-740-1216, http://lewis-mg.mrc.org
Rock City, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Crafthouse, Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, 800-720-1788
“The Little Princess,” 2 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, OnStage Children’s Theatre Education production, adults $9 ($10 at the door), children $5, open seating, www.mortonroxy.org
Queensryche, 8 p.m., Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, tickets start at $20, 800--720-1788
UFC 211 in CraftHouse, PPV, 8 p.m., Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, 800-720-1788
“Godspell,” 8 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia, tickets $10 for adults, $8 for students, at the door or www.evergreenplayhouse.com
Mother’s Day Steam Train Ride, 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 888-STEAM-11
Washington Lawn Cemetery cleanup, North Washington Avenue, Centralia, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., https://goo.gl/qUpDoS
“Going in Style,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG-13, adults $9, students and seniors $8, www.mortonroxy.org
Spring Festival and Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Baw Faw Grange, 995 Boistfort Road, Curtis, 360-520-4787
Libraries
Friends of the Library Mother’s Day Plant Sale, for adults, 9 a.m., Winlock
Build & Play Saturday, for children age 2-sixth grade, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
May Flower Pots, for all ages, 1 p.m., Salkum
Paper Crafts, for adults, 2 p.m., Centralia
Planet Science, for children, 2 p.m., Chehalis
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, May 14
Mother’s Day Brunch Train, 1 p.m., Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St., Chehalis, adults $36, children 10 and under, $20, 360-748-9593
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
Plant Sale, Lewis County Master Gardeners, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Expo Hall, Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 360-740-1216, http://lewis-mg.mrc.org
“Fiddler on the Roof,” 2 p.m., Corbet Theatre, Centralia College, adults $12, students/seniors $10, tickets at the door or by calling 360-623-8871, presented by Associated Students of Centralia College and Centralia College Theatre, 360-623-8467
“Godspell,” 2 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia, tickets $10 for adults, $8 for students, at the door or www.evergreenplayhouse.com
Mother’s Day Steam Train Ride, 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 888-STEAM-11
The Salzer Valley Band, 3 p.m., Fox Theatre, Centralia, adults $10, kids 12 and under $6
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, May 15
Bluhm to Give Talk on George Washington, Wife to Retired Teachers
Local historian and historical re-enactor Jean Bluhm will be giving a talk on George Washington and Mary Jane Cooness Washington to the Lewis County Retired Teachers group at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
The meeting will be held at Woodland Village and is open to everyone.
Those who want to join them for lunch are asked to call the Friday before at 360-736-6549.
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-7241
“Going in Style,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG-13, adults $8, students and seniors $7, www.mortonroxy.org
Organizations
Centralia Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Denny’s Restaurant, Centralia, 360-736-8766
White Pass Historical Society, 6 p.m., old Packwood Elementary School, Packwood
Centralia Bridge Club, noon, Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Chehalis-Centralia Optimists, 6:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 360-807-4733
Fords Prairie Grange, potluck dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., 2640 W. Reynolds Ave., Centralia, 360-304-3419
Borst Home Advisory Board, 7 p.m., Borst Home, Fort Borst Park, Centralia, 360-748-4362
