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The Lewis County Conservation District is sponsoring a program called “Irrigation in Drought” today.
The event will be at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis.
“Irrigation in Drought” is a free event that is for anyone who wants to learn more about irrigation.
Those in attendance will learn how to efficiently use water during drought for both homeowners and farmers.
There will be information on moisture meters, and how you can get a free one.
Guest speakers will be Jack Myrick, an irrigation efficiencies expert, and Tom Keller, who will be talking about moisture meters.
Cookies and coffee will be served.
The Lewis County Conservation District is located at 1554 Bishop Road, Chehalis. For more information, call Kelly Verd, (360) 748-0083 or email him at kelly.verd@wa.usda.gov.
An RSVP is not required but appreciated.
Today
“Let’s Grow a Garden,” 10-11:30 a.m., 4162 Jackson Highway, free, (360) 262-0525
Games Night, 6 p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Chehalis, free, (360) 740-0492
Estate sale, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Napavine Assembly of God, 411 Second Ave. NE., fundraiser for New Territories Ministries, Gloria Calhoun’s rescue project for girls, (360) 748-8158
Public Agencies
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging, Council of Governments, 2 p.m., 2404 Heritage Court SW, Suite A, Olympia, (360) 664-3162, ext. 112, (888) 545-0910, ext. 112, or email Rebecca.Holmes@dshs.wa.gov
Libraries
Book Babies, for babies birth-24 months, 10 a.m., Chehalis
Mother Goose Play Group, for children, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
Organizations
Bucoda Rebekah Lodge 144, 7 p.m., Bucoda Odd Fellows Community Center, 101 E. Seventh St., second floor, Bucoda, (360) 736-6717
Chehalis-Centralia Cribbage Club, 6:30 p.m., Chehalis Moose Lodge, 1400 Grand Ave., Centralia, (360) 485-2852
Lewis County Republican Club, lunch served at noon, Woodland Estates, Chehalis, (360) 740-9868
S.T.O.P. and Swim, 7 p.m., Fort Borst Park, Kitchen 1, Centralia, (360) 388-0450 or (360) 736-4163
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S Market Blvd, Chehalis, (360) 520-0772
Lewis County Democrats, 5 p.m. dinner and social time, 6 p.m. meeting, Ramblin Jack’s Rib Eye, exit 72 of Interstate 5, (360) 978-5190, lewiscountydemocrats.org
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
Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1209 N. Scheuber Road, Centralia, (360) 736-9268
Us Too Southwest Washington Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7-8 p.m., Mother Joseph Room, Providence Centralia Hospital, (360) 388-6271
Friday, April 24
Oregon Trail music and dancing, open mic with Side Kicks Band, 7 p.m., Cowlitz Prairie Grange, (360) 864-2023
Music, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, (360) 748-0061
Bob Garcia and Melodies Recycled Band, 7-9:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, $5, (360) 262-3041
Open mic, 7:30 p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Chehalis, free, (360) 740-0492
Broken Trail, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scatter Creek Grill, Lucky Eagle Casino, 21 and up, (360) 273-2000, ext. 301
Hands-on Water Bath Canning, 6 p.m., Fort Borst Park Kitchen 2, sponsored by WSU Lewis County 4-H Food Resource Leaders, preregistration required, $25, (360) 740-1212, http://lewis.wsu.edu
Ryderwood Townwide Garage Sales, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Hall, 305 Morse St., (360) 355-7315
“A Streetcar Named Desire,” 8 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia. adults $10, students $8
“The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater Morton, rated PG, adults $8, children, students, seniors $7, (360) 496-5599
Libraries
Family Story Time, for all ages, 10 a.m., Salkum
Preschool Story Time, for children 3-6 years, 10 a.m., Chehalis
Family Story Time, for children, 10:30 a.m., Winlock
Teen Movie Matinee: Divergent, for teens, 2 p.m., Centralia
April Flowers!, for children age 3-sixth grade, all day, Salkum
Alice’s Tea Party, for children, 11 a.m., Tenino
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 critique session, 5:15-7:15 p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Chehalis, http://lewiscountywriters.wordpress.com/
Friends of the Winlock Timberland Library, 11 a.m., Winlock
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
Saturday, April 25
Conservation District Plans Program on ‘Irrigation in Drought’
The Lewis County Conservation District is sponsoring a program called “Irrigation in Drought” today.
The event will be at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis.
“Irrigation in Drought” is a free event that is for anyone who wants to learn more about irrigation.
Those in attendance will learn how to efficiently use water during drought for both homeowners and farmers. There will be information on moisture meters, and how you can get a free one.
Guest speakers will be Jack Myrick, an irrigation efficiencies expert, and Tom Keller, who will be talking about moisture meters. Cookies and coffee will be served. The Lewis County Conservation District is located at 1554 Bishop Road, Chehalis. For more information, call Kelly Verd, (360) 748-0083 or email him at kelly.verd@wa.usda.gov.
An RSVP is not required but appreciated.
Library Program to Focus on Marijuana Legalization
The Centralia Timberland Library will host a program on the issues surrounding the legalization of marijuana in Washington, 2-4 p.m. Saturday.
The program speakers, Jeremy Kaufman, of the Coalition for Cannabis Standards and Ethics, and Jedidiah Haney, from the Committee for Adult Use Standards and Ethics of Marijuana, will talk about law enforcement and the complicated legal landscape. They will be joined by Officer Chad Withrow, from Centralia Police Department.
The program will provide information about the state’s new law and the growing marijuana industry. Centralia librarian Christopher Chrzan explained the intention behind the program:
“This is a topic that gets a lot of attention in the media and we want to facilitate a public discussion outside of formal legislative hearings. The presenters will talk about cannabis broadly — its history, uses, effects — as well the most recent and pending legislative developments. There will be plenty of time for questions and we would encourage the community to bring questions and comments for all presenters.”
All Timberland Regional Library programs are free and open to the public.
The Centralia Timberland Library is located at 110 S. Silver St. For more information, call the library at (360) 736-0183.
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Coming to Fox Theatre
Historic Fox Theatre Restorations on Saturday will be screening the next in its 2015 Movie Series, “Little Shop of Horrors.”
Showtimes are 2 and 7 p.m. at the Fox Theatre in downtown Centralia. The movie is rated PG-13.
Admission for the movie is $8 per person, $7 for members and $20 per family (three to four persons). Presale tickets are available at Hubbub, Santa Lucia Coffee, Holley’s Place and PostNet in Centralia, Book ‘n’ Brush in Chehalis, and online at http://goo.gl/9GZXAA.
Rebecca Staebler, owner of HUBBUB, sponsor of the film, said that her decision to sponsor this cult classic film stems first from fond memories. “Oh my gosh, I loved watching SCTV back in the ’80s, and ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ was such a crazy fun showcase for Rick Moranis, John Candy, Bill Murray and other great comedians. When I saw the film on Scott’s list of possibilities I said, ‘That’s the one!’”
Later, Staebler added, she realized additional factors that made it the perfect film: “HUBBUB is a ‘little shop,’ just like Mushnik’s flower shop,” she said, “and we’re always trying to find fun and unusual ways to draw people into the store. I won’t share any spoilers for those who haven’t seen it, but we do not have a hatchet in the back room!”
HUBBUB will be offering up some “little shop” prizes during the show. Holley’s Place Frozen Yogurt and the new Fox Theatre concession stand supply movie snacks, including popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, pretzels, drinks and more.
For more information, contact the Fox Theatre at (360) 623-1103. All proceeds from the event benefit the restoration of the Fox Theatre.
Fairgrounds to Host Cat Show
A Cat Fancier Association cat show will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.
The cat show will feature six specialty judging rings for competitive cat entries. More than 125 pedigreed cats and household pets will compete in their own divisions for prizes.
Many of these cats belong to exhibitors are from the Pacific Northwest. They will be showcased in this one-day cat show. An added feature is a cat agility ring. The cats will be navigating an obstacle course.
Admission price is $5 for adults, and $4 for seniors and veterans. Children under 5 are free. There is a family rate of $10. Free parking is available.
A special vendor emporium will be part of the show, featuring cat trees, beds, toys, specialty items and some items for the cat’s owners too.
Friends of Seminary Hill to Hold Work Party
The Friends of Seminary Hill are hosting an Earth Day work party at 10 a.m. Saturday at Centralia’s Seminary Hill.
The purpose is to prepare Seminary Hill Natural Area’s trails and area for the summer season of educational walks and talks on a variety of topics for both children and adults, and also for those lovers of the outdoors who like to walk by themselves or with a friend, be it human or canine.
There are many opportunities to help, with varying degrees of difficulty and exertion (trail bed maintenance, ivy and blackberry cutting/pulling, debris/litter removal, etc.). Some tools and gloves are provided, or you may bring your own.
Refreshments will be provided for helpers. Workers should wear appropriate shoes or boots. Sometimes it is muddy or slippery in some areas after a rain.
The event will begin at the Barner Drive parking area at the east end of Locust Street.
For further information about the work day or other upcoming events, contact Judy Bell, (360) 736-4643.
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
Potato bake, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Adna Grange, 123 Dieckman Road, Adna, topping include bacon bits, sour cream, butter, chives, chili, cheese sauce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, broccoli, ranch dressing, garden salad, drink,and dessert included, adults $6, children 10 and under, $5, (360) 748-6068
Spring Festival & Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Seedpod Farm, 2330 Howard Ave., Centralia, crafts, preserves, soaps, textiles, vegetable and herb starts, (360) 807-4693, www.seedpodfarm.com
Marijuana in Washington, 2-4 p.m., Chehalis Timberland Library, presented by Coalition for Cannabis Standards and Ethics, Committee for Adult Use Standards and Ethics of Marijuana, and local law enforcement
Broken Trail, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scatter Creek Grill, Lucky Eagle Casino, 21 and up, (360) 273-2000, ext. 301
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Community Building, 607 Kerron St., Winlock, sponsored by Winlock Lions
Shady Day, 7 p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Chehalis, $6, (360) 740-0492
Ryderwood Townwide Garage Sales, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Hall, 305 Morse St., (360) 355-7315
Arbor Day celebration, 9-11 a.m., Fort Borst Park Arboretum, Centralia, sign in at Borst Park One Room Schoolhouse, tour of WSU Master Gardener demonstration gardens or arboretum, park trails spring cleanup, tree planting, (360) 740-1212
Potluck reunion, Chehalis High School, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 5 miles south of Chehalis on Jackson Highway, noon potluck, $3 per person, no alcoholic beverages allowed, (360) 880-6489
“A Streetcar Named Desire,” 8 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia. adults $10, students $8
Estate sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Napavine Assembly of God, 411 Second Ave. NE., fundraiser for New Territories Ministries, Gloria Calhoun’s rescue project for girls, silent auction 2 p.m., dinner 4 p.m., $20, for tickets call (360) 740-5342 or (360) 523-4101
A-B-C Sale, attic to basement to crafts/collectibles, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., south of Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, sponsored by Twin Cities Seniors Advisory Board, (360) 748-0061
Open house, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Olequa (Winlock) Senior Center, 119 SW Kerron, pancake breakfast $5, exercises, crafts, pinochle, pool, all ages, sponsored by Friends of Olequa Senior Center, (360) 785-4325,
“The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater Morton, rated PG, adults $8, children, students, seniors $7, (360) 496-5599
Libraries
Teen Writing Group, for teens, 1 p.m., Winlock
Sharing Memories, for adults, 3 p.m., Randle
Sunday, April 26
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
A Girl and a Gun, noon-5 p.m., Firearms Academy of Seattle, 3399 Centralia-Alpha Road, Onalaska, for women 18 and up, $15 AG&AG members, $20 nonmembers, (253) 884-4117, agirlandagunatfas@gmail.com
Zen tangle workshop, by Penny Degener, 11 a.m., White Pass Country Museum, 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood, $17 for supplies
“A Streetcar Named Desire,” 2 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia. adults $10, students $8
Organizations
‘Men’s Fraternity, 6-7:30 p.m., Dayspring Baptist Church, 2088 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, (360) 748-3401 or email dayspringbaptistch@gmail.com
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
