Editor's Best Bet: ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Coming to Fox Theatre
Historic Fox Theatre Restorations will be showing “Raiders of the Lost Ark” at 2 and 7 p.m. today at the Fox Theatre in downtown Centralia.
Admission is $8 per person, $7 for members and $20 per family (three to four persons).
Holley’s Place Frozen Yogurt and the new Fox Theatre concession stand supply movie snacks, including popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, pretzels, drinks and more.
Sponsor of this screening is TwinStar Credit Union.
For more information, call the Fox Theatre at (360) 623-1103. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the theatre.
Today
Winter Carnival Coming to White Pass Ski Area
With the help of some recent snowfall, the White Pass Ski Area will stage its 29th annual Winter Carnival this weekend.
In addition to a snow castle, also featured at the festival will be ski and snowboard events, live music, a poker run, fireworks and more in the base area. This year’s theme will be an homage to Dr. Seuss; costumes are encouraged. Base area events are free and open to the public.
The two-day Ski 4 Kids event is a ski/snowboard fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. On Saturday, participants will train in gates and on Sunday they will have the opportunity to take on the race course. Kids must be chairlift riders to participate. It is appropriate for ages 5-12. Cost is $135. For more information, email lc@skiwhitepass.com.
Fundraiser Planned for Cancer Victim
North Fork Timber is hosting a fundraiser tonight for Christina Anderson, 41, the daughter of one of North Fork’s truck drivers, John Workman. Anderson has terminal cancer.
The adults-only event will be at 6 p.m. at the North Fork Timber shop, 258 Hamilton Road, Chehalis.
The $10 dinner will include Hawaiian chicken, baby back ribs, potato and macaroni salad, rice and drinks.
A silent auction will be part of the event. Among the items going up for bid will be two loads of gravel, delivered; goodie baskets; and a Stihl leaf blower. Also, there will be a 50/50 raffle.
For more information, call Steve McNew, (360) 520-7133.
Performance to Feature Sondheim Music
“The Songs of Sondheim in Concert” is coming to Morton’s Roxy Theater tonight.
The event is a celebration of the musical-theatre songwriting of Stephen Sondheim through the voices of Erin Bake, Bob McKenzie-Sullivan, Joseph Brassey, Catherine Brassey, Alan Newman, Paul Brassey and Fiona Thornton, accompanied by Nancy Dillard and directed by Paul Brassey.
The performance is at 7 p.m. Admission price is $12, with open seating. To purchase tickets visit www.mortonroxy.org.
Historian to Speak About Washington Railroads
Russell Holter, historian for the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, will tell the story of railroads in Washington 2-3:30 p.m. today at the Centralia Timberland Library.
Holter has spoken and written extensively on the impact of railroads in this region. He credits the coming of the rails with bringing many people to the region who helped shape the future of Washington state.
Holter is the author of “Rails to Paradise,” an acclaimed historical account of the Tacoma Eastern Railroad, and the soon to be released book “The Fatal Fourth.”
All programs at Timberland libraries are free and open to the public.
The Centralia Timberland Library is located at 110 Silver Street. For information, contact the library at (360) 736-0183 or visit www.TRL.org.
Dinner, Auction to Raise Money for Wheelchair
A benefit dinner and auction for Brandin Spare will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Fords Prairie Grange, 2640 W. Reynolds Ave., Centralia.
Spare, 17, was involved in a one-car rollover accident on Reynolds Avenue, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. The purpose of the event is to raise money for an electric outdoor wheelchair for Spare.
A spaghetti dinner is $10 per plate for those age 11 and up; for $10 and under it is $5.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., there will be a live auction. Among the items up for auction are four tickets to a Mariners game, a three-day, two-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge and 4½ cords of delivered firewood.
Those who wish to donate items for the auction may call Deanne Scherer, (360) 736-0463 or (360) 508-8228, or Jeff Scherer, (360) 508-8227.
Items being sought for the auction include sports memorabilia, themed gift baskets, concert tickets and gift certificates.
Cash donations also are being accepted. Checks or money orders may be made to Reliable Enterprises and mailed to Reliable Enterprises, c/o Deanne Scherer, 21903 Zenkner Valley Road, Centralia, WA 98531.
For more information, call one the the telephone numbers listed above.
Mormon Church to Help in Ancestry Search
The Centralia Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting Family Discovery Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today at the stake center, 2195 Jackson Highway, Chehalis.
People are invited to discover their ancestors and begin their family tree. Visitors are encouraged to bring a laptop or flash drive to save what they find.
Those who have hit a brick wall in their search for ancestors will receive assistance in overcoming roadblocks. The Family History Center can lend a hand in getting started or doing advanced searches with the many databases available.
Those in attendance will learn about genealogy research tools and techniques. Activities for young children will be provided.
For more information, call the Family History Center, (360) 748-1516.
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, toppings 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
“The Delicious Revenge of Princess Ruby Slippers,” 7 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia, $10, brownpapertickets.com
Adult workshop, for skiers and snowboarders, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., White Pass Ski Area $70, register at Sitzmark Lounge, 8:30 a.m., (509) 672-3101
Roeman & The Whereabouts, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scatter Creek Grill, Lucky Eagle Casino, 21 and up, (360) 273-2000, ext. 301
Spring Grape Care, 10 a.m., Fort Borst Park Demo Garden, next to Borst Home, Centralia, sponsored by WSU Lewis County Extension Master Gardener Program, (360) 740-1215 or email art.fuller@lewiscountywa.gov
Sexless Soiree, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, 221 N. Tower Ave., Centralia, to benefit The Cat’s Meow SNAP, 4-9 p.m., door prizes, prize for best masquerade cat, lasagna dinner, beverages, dessert, show by magician Jeff Evans, no-host bar, auction, $20 tickets in advance only, sexlesscats, brownpapertickets.com or at O’Blarney’s.
“The Songs of Sondheim,” celebrating the musical-theater songwriting of Stephen Sondheim, 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, tickets available at MortonRoxy.org, BCJ Gallery and at the door, open seating
Libraries
Kookoolele: Ukulele for Beginners, for teens and adults, 1 p.m., Chehalis
Teen Writing Group, for teens, 1 p.m., Winlock
Sunday, March 1
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Dancing, Jack & the Roadrunners, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Swede Hall, Rochester, (360) 807-1761, (360) 520-6518
Community meal, 1-3 p.m., Rotary Riverside Park, Centralia, free, sponsored by Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, Chehalis, (360) 623-9438
“The Delicious Revenge of Princess Ruby Slippers,” 2 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia, $10, brownpapertickets.com
Organizations
Men’s Fraternity, 6-7:30 p.m., Dayspring Baptist Church, 2088 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, (360) 748-3401 or email dayspringbaptistch@gmail.com
Monday, March 2
Burger Night, 5-7:30 p.m., Centralia Eagles, quarter-pound hamburgers, $1.50, other menu items, (360) 736-1146
Cow sorting and pro-cutter flag, 6 p.m., Happy Trails Arena, 1489 U.S. Highway 12, Ethel, $20 per rider, (360) 978-6040 or happytrailsarena@gmail.com
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
Lewis County Community Network Board, 3:30-5 p.m., second floor conference room, Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Building, 360 NW North St., Chehalis
Organizations
Lewis County Republican Central Committee, dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, (360) 736-4500
Centralia Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Denny’s Restaurant, Centralia, (360) 736-8766
Centralia Bridge Club, noon, Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, (360) 748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Writer’s Forum, 7-9 p.m., 4162 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, (360) 262-0525
Chehalis-Centralia Optimists, 6:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, (360) 807-4733
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd, Chehalis, (360) 520-0772
