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Morton to Host Loggers Jubilee
The Morton Loggers Jubilee, which bills itself as “The Grandaddy of All Logging Shows,” gets underway in the East Lewis County town today.
The festival kicks off at 8 p.m. tonight with the 59th annual Queen Coronation at Morton High School.
On Friday, there will be tours of the Hampton Mill from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Time trials for the lawnmower races begin at 4:30 p.m. and racing commences at 7:30 p.m. Admission for the lawnmower races is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children age 6-12 and children 5 and under free.
The Lions Club Loggers Breakfast kicks off Saturday activities. It is held 6-11 a.m. at Jubilee Park.
A 10k run is at Morton High School, with registration starting at
7 a.m. and the run at 8 a.m.
Bakery goods will be offered at the Morton Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jubilee championship bed races will commence at 11 a.m. on Main Street.
The Jubilee Grand Parade gets underway at 11:30 a.m. on Main Street, with a theme of “Chain Saws and Axes: Tools of a Historic Way of LIfe.” Preceding the Grand Parade will be a Children’s Parade.
The 2014 Jubilee Logging Show Saturday begins at 2 p.m., with gates opening at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and children age 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.
In the evening will be the “All Star Roxy Revue” at 7 p.m. at the Roxy Theater. Also, Main Street Dance in downtown Morton will feature the Brian Green Band.
The Loggers Breakfast also will be served 6-11 a.m. Sunday. Gates open at 11 a.m. for the Jubilee Logging Show, and the show commences at noon. The “All Star Roxy Revue” will be at 2 p.m. at the Roxy Theater.
Today
Mukana Marimba to Perform at Salkum Library
The musical ensemble Mukana Marimba will perform at the Salkum Timberland Library as part of the Library’s Summer Garden Party 6-7:30 p.m. tonight.
Mukana Marimba plays music in the style of the Shona people of Zimbabwe on a full set of seven marimbas (similar to large wooden xylophones) played with mallets. The soprano instruments make bright singing tones while the bass and baritone marimbas create deep bouncy beats.
A set of gourd shakers called “hosho” provides accompaniment.
The Salkum Timberland Library and the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden are both located at 2480 US Highway 12. For more information, call the library at (360) 985-2148 or go to www.TRL.org.
Friday, Aug. 8
Bluegrass Festival Coming to Toledo High School
Three days of bluegrass music will be on the grounds of the Toledo High School this weekend for the 30th annual Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival.
The festival will feature the Grammy-nominated James King Band, Virginia; Larry Gillis Band, Georgia; and Pacific Northwest bands Fern Hill, Kevin Pace & The Early Edition, High & Lonesome and Faast & Blair.
A weekend pass is $35. Camping is $25 for three nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Children 12 and under are free.
For complete pricing and detailed information, visit www.washingtonbluegrassassociation.org or call (360) 785-3478.
Nigel Egg to Perform at Matrix
Nigel Egg, a blues musician and veteran of the 1970s British music scene, will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday at the Matrix Coffeehouse, Chehalis.
Egg plays original blues songs, a few classics, and a personal collection of soulful American roots music. His songwriting and his ability to play soulful blues harp and guitar at the same time has won multiple awards from organizations like the Minnesota Folk Festival and the Austin TX Songwriters Group.
Admission is $10. For more information, call the Matrix at (360) 740-0492.
Lewis County Farmers Market, 10 a.m.
3 p.m., corner of Pearl and Maple streets, Centralia,
(360) 736-8977, dojo@compprime.com
Music in the Park, 7 p.m., Recreation Park, free, The New Blues Brothers with special guest Merilee Rush, (360) 748-0271
“Intro to Nia” workshop, 6:30-8 p.m., Embody Movement Studio & Boutique, 115 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, $15, www.embodycentralia.com
Raucous, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scatter Creek Grill, Lucky Eagle Casino, (360) 273-2000, ext. 301
“A Bit of Bad Luck,” 3 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, adults $8, children, students and seniors, $7,
(360) 496-5555
Saturday, Aug. 9
Annual Victory Celebration Planned by SAFE Family Ministries
SAFE Family Ministries will be holding its annual Victory celebration starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at 3149 Jackson Highway, Chehalis.
Three local gospel singing groups will be performing. Also attending will be nationally known artist Stephanie Pauline, who will sing and share testimony.
In addition, there will be a car show, booths sharing their ministries, hay rides and games for children.
Lunch, nachos, beverages, snow cones and watermelon also will be available.
The mission of SAFE Family Ministries is to provide transitional housing for women and children and lifestyle training for individuals throughout Southwest Washington.
It Will Be ‘Fun in the Sun’ at Centralia First Christian
The Centralia First Christian Church is hosting a “Fun in the Sun” event
2-5 p.m. Saturday.
The free water-themed event will include slip-n-slide, dunk tank, water games, relay races, crafts, snacks and more.
For more information, call the church, (360) 736-7655, which is located at 1215 W. Main St., Centralia.
Rafters Plan Float Down Cowlitz River
Adventurous rafters will be boarding their crafts on the Cowlitz River and float to Toledo Saturday for the annual Clog the Cowlitz.
Participants drop in at various places along the river, including the Blue Creek Fish Hatchery off of Spencer Road and float to the Toledo boat launch. For a smoother float, drop in at the Toledo boat launch and float to the Interstate 5 bridge and get out at Mandy Road.
Riding on rafts sporting various themes, the participants will make stops on islands along the way before arriving in Toledo.
Tastings at the Tap House, 112 Ramsey Way, will be provided 6-9 p.m. by the Cowlitz River Distillery and the St. Helens Brewing Co.
At 9 p.m., 2 Minute Miracle will be performing at the Tap House, just one block west of the Toledo boat ramp.
For float information, visit www.facebook.com/events/767032443336515
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
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad, coach trains, excursion to Milburn, 1 and 3 p.m., adults $14, seniors $13, children 4-15 $11, 3 and under free, 1101 Sylvenus St., Chehalis, (360) 748-9593, www.steamtrainride.com
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad, coach train, excursion to Ruth, 5 p.m., adults $17, seniors $16, children 4-15 $14, children 3 and under free, 101 Sylvenus St., Chehalis, (360) 748-9593, www.steamtrainride.com
Regular excursion steam train ride and museum tour, Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., barbecue upgrade for 3:30 train, Elbe-Mineral, (360) 492-5588, reservations
(888) STEAM11
Car show, Olympia Street Rod Association, Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, live entertainment by The Raucous Band, DJ Steve Mohney,
(360) 493-1957
All Star Roxy Revue, 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, $10 for adults and $5 for children in advance, or $11 for adults and $6 for children at the door, tickets at the Barbara Clevenger Gallery, online at http://goo.gl/DOiVW6 or at the door
Open house, Borst Home, Carriage House Museum and One-Room Schoolhouse, 1:30-3:30 p.m., free admission, donations accepted, south end of Fort Borst Park, Centralia, (360) 330-7662
Raucous, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scatter Creek Grill, Lucky Eagle Casino, (360) 273-2000, ext. 301
Harvesting, Threshing and Milling Grains From the Home Garden, 10 a.m., Salkum Library Demonstration Garden, 2480 U.S. Highway 12, sponsored by WSU Lewis County Extension Master Gardener Program, (360) 740-1212, http:lewis-mg-mrc.org
“A Bit of Bad Luck,” 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, adults $8, children, students and seniors, $7, (360) 496-5555
