Editor’s Best Bet: Musical ‘Oklahoma!’ to Be Performed in Morton
Centralia College East and the Fire Mountain Arts Council are presenting “Oklahoma!” today through Aug. 9 at the Roxy Theater in Morton.
The musical is directed by Stacy Ridgley, Martha Sturgeon and Brad Nelson.
Performances will be tonight, Tuesday, Wednesday and Aug. 8 at 7 p.m., and Sunday and Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $13 at the door. Children 12 and under are $6. Tickets are available online at https://app.arts-people.com/ and also at Centralia College East and the Barbara Clevenger Johnson Gallery, both in Morton.
Today
Mossyrock Blueberry Festival Continues
The Mossyrock Blueberry Festival continues today and Sunday in the East Lewis County town.
New events today are a quilt show, 8k run, Cow Girls Dream concert and bicycle ride crossing the Mossyrock Dam.
Also on the schedule are:
• pancake breakfasts (today and Sunday mornings)
• car show (today)
• parade on State Street (11 a.m. today)
• 5k trail race (today)
• Chris Guenther concert (Sunday)
Most events will be held in Klickitat Prairie Park. The car show is held on the school grounds, while the trail races start on the south side of Mossyrock Dam. The bicycle ride starts on the north end of Mossyrock Dam.
A $1 admission fee for those 6 and over is charged for events at Klickitat Prairie Park. Parking is included. The parade and car show are free.
A full schedule of events can be found at mossyrockfestivals.org.
Evergreen Playhouse Schedules First Recognition Night
The Evergreen Playhouse will hold its first Dramatic Arts Recognition Night at 7:30 tonight at the Evergreen Playhouse.
Admission is pay what you will at the door, or $10 to reserve a ticket in advance from the Evergreen Playhouse website, evergreenplayhouse.com.
This year, the DARN awards will recognize productions from the 2014-15 season of the Evergreen Playhouse, Centralia High School, W.F. West High School and Performing Arts to Homeschoolers (P.A.T.H.).
In addition, a People’s Choice award is being given to one of several shows as determined by a public vote through a Facebook poll.
The Evergreen Playhouse is located at 226 W. Center St., Centralia.
Adopt-A-Block to Strike Downtown Centralia
The second Adopt-A-Block event of the year will be held Saturday in Downtown Centralia.
The grassroots volunteer group will gather at 11 a.m.
Volunteers will meet behind the Bethel Downtown Center for instructions and a safety overview. They’re asked to wear Hawaiian shirts if possible.
Groups will begin cleaning at 12:30 p.m.
Food will be provided by Tiki Tap House.
Volunteers are asked to bring gardening gloves, secure shoes, garbage bags, long pants and cleaning supplies, including brooms and dust pans.
The public is invited to come and support the event. The group is seeking members for future efforts.
Call Courtney Williams at (360) 261-3282 for additional information.
“Seussical, the Musical,” 2 p.m., Tenino High School Commons, $10-12, tickets available at door or at www.brownpapertickets.com, (360) 264-4498
“Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, adults $12 in advance, $13 at door, children 12 and under $6, tickets available in advance online at https://app.arts-people.com/, Centralia College East, Barbara Clevenger Art Gallery, (360) 496-5599
Dancing, Country Four, 7-10 p.m., South Union Grange, 10030 Tilley Road S., Olympia, (360) 352-2135
Lewis County Bluegrass Jam & Stage Show, Adna Grange, 123 Dieckman Road, Adna, jam 3 p.m., $6 dinner 5 p.m., stage show 6 p.m., $5 donation at door, (360) 520-7281
Pe Ell Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, state Highway 6 and Seventh Avenue, Pe Ell, (360) 245-3339
Tenino Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tenino Elementary School, www.teninofarmersmarket.org
Rochester/Grand Mound Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Rochester Middle School, (360) 273-5732
Garage sale, Guardian Friends of Lewis County, to support Lewis County foster children, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rebekah Hall, 111 W. Washington, Napavine, (360) 880-4749
Broken Trail, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Scatter Creek Grill, Lucky Eagle Casino, 21 and up, (360) 273-2000, ext. 301
Kookoolele, 8 p.m., Matrix Coffeehouse, Chehalis, $6 suggested donation, (360) 740-0492
Excursion Train Ride & Museum Tour, 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m., Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, Elbe, www.mrsr.com, (360) 569-7959
Packwood Walking Tour, with Virginia Squires, 7 p.m., starts at White Pass Country Museum, 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood
Hands-On Composting, 10 a.m., Centralia Transfer Station, sponsored by WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composters, preregistration required, (360) 740-1216
Lewis County Gospel Concert, 6 p.m., Chehalis Seventh-day Adventist Church, 120 Chilvers Road, Chehalis, (360) 262-3720
Blueberry Festival, Mossyrock
Libraries
Superhero Saturdays, for all ages, 1 p.m., Randle
Teen Movie Madness, for teens, 2 p.m., Tenino
Garage sale, Guardian Friends of Lewis County, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rebekah Hall, 111 W. Washington St., Napavine
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans, 1 p.m., American Legion building, 111 W. Main St., Centralia, (360) 245-3357 or (360) 262-9360
Support Groups
PFLAG, 1-3 p.m., Centralia United Methodist Church, 506 S. Washington Ave., Centralia, provides families with information to dispel myths and stereotypes about sexual orientation and gender identity, http://www.pflagcc.org/
Sunday, Aug. 2
Onalaska All-Class Reunion, doors open at 10 a.m., Onalaska Middle School gym, potluck, open to anyone who attended Onalaska schools, (360) 435-8756
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Dancing, Swing Stuff Band, 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
“Oklahoma!,” 2 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, adults $12 in advance, $13 at door, children 12 and under $6, tickets available in advance online at https://app.arts-people.com/, Centralia College East, Barbara Clevenger Art Gallery, (360) 496-5599
Excursion Train Ride & Museum Tour, 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, Elbe, www.mrsr.com, (360) 569-7959
“Oklahoma!,” 2 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, tickets $12 in advance, $13 at the door, children 12 and under $6, tickets at https://app.arts-people.com/, Centralia College East, Barbara Clevenger Johnson Gallery, (360) 496-5599
“Minions,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, adults $8, children, students, seniors $7, (360) 496-5599
Blueberry Festival, Mossyrock
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, Aug. 3
Morton Native Bryant to Speak at Republican Picnic
The Lewis County Republicans are holding their annual Blue Ribbon Picnic at 6 p.m. Monday at Stan Hedwall Park, Chehalis.
This year’s guest speaker will be Morton-born Bill Bryant, an aspirant for Washington state governor.
The event is open to the public with a $5 cover fee. Those over 90 or under 3 are free. Attendees are asked to bring a salad or side dish with a dessert for auction.
For more information, call (360) 304-8536
Burger Night, 5-7:30 p.m., Centralia Eagles, quarter-pound hamburgers, $1.75, other menu items, (360) 736-1146
“Minions,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, adults $7, children, students, seniors $6,, (360) 496-5599
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 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
Tuesday, Aug. 4
DFW Employee to Speak at Mycological Society Meeting
The Tuesday meeting of Southwest Washington Mycological Society will feature Laura Till showing how to properly use a topographical map and compass.
Till has worked for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife for 18 years, conducting surveys for spotted owls and marbled murrelets, and walking hundreds of miles of salmon streams.
Her extensive field work, orienteering competition, and 13 years of teaching map and compass for the annual Washington Outdoor Women workshop, along with a passion for maps and hiking, has given her a knowledge of and respect for the challenges of navigating in the woods of Washington.
The classroom presentation will lead to a field training event later in August. The public is welcome at the meeting; the field training is for members only.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month, beginning at 6 p.m., in the WSU Extension meeting room in the Lewis County Courthouse basement.
“Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, adults $12 in advance, $13 at door, children 12 and under $6, tickets available in advance online at https://app.arts-people.com/, Centralia College East, Barbara Clevenger Art Gallery, (360) 496-5599
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, 5:30-8:30 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
Community Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boistfort Street, downtown Chehalis, (360) 740-1295, www.communityfarmersmarket.net
Public Agencies
Chemical Dependency-Mental Health-Therapeutic Court Sales Tax Advisory Committee, 2:30 p.m., conference room, Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Department, (360) 740-1148
Lewis County PUD Commission, 9 a.m., 240 Seventh St., Morton, (360) 748-9261 or (800) 562-5612
Pe Ell Town Council, 6 p.m., City Hall, (360) 291-3543
Libraries
Twin Cities Pet Show, for children and teens, 10:30 a.m., George Washington Park, Centralia
Organizations
NAMI Lewis County educational program, 6-7:30 p.m., Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library, (360) 880-8070 or sherry500us@gmail.com
Senior Song Birds, 9:50 a.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 2545 National Ave., Chehalis, (360) 740-4199
Southwest Washington Mycological Society, 6 p.m., WSU Lewis County Extension conference room, Lewis County Courthouse, (360) 740-1212
Centralia Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, (360) 748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Writer’s Forum, 1-3 p.m., 4162 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, (360) 262-0525
Two Town Tuners, 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark Hotel, 117 W. Magnolia St., Centralia, (360) 269-8146 or (360) 748-3521
Tuesday Quilting Rebels, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oakview Grange, 2715 N. Pearl St., Centralia, (360) 736-4671
Support Groups
Support for mothers, 9:15-11:15 a.m., Bethel Church, for mothers with children pregnancy through 6 years old, sponsored by Chehalis MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), (360) 520-3841 or (360) 864-2168, email chehalismops@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/chehalismops
NAMI Lewis County Connections Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, (360) 880-8070 or sherry500us@gmail.com
Al-Anon, Fellowship in Unity, 6 p.m., Unity Center, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, (360) 736-8104 or (360) 736-6439
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
Wednesday, Aug. 5
“Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, adults $12 in advance, $13 at door, children 12 and under $6, tickets available in advance online at https://app.arts-people.com/, Centralia College East, Barbara Clevenger Art Gallery, (360) 496-5599
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
Public Agencies
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, 9:30 a.m., LMTAAA Olympia office, 2404 Heritage Court SE, Suite A, Olympia, (360) 664-3162, ext. 112
Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, 1 p.m., large conference room, Lewis County Public Services, 2025 NE Kresky Ave., Chehalis, (360) 740-1451
Libraries
Superhero Scavenger Hunt, for all ages, all day, Winlock
Wacky Wednesday, for children, all day, Tenino
Watercolor & Acrylic Painting, for adults, 10 a.m., Oakville
Lunch Break With Criminal Minds, for adults, noon, Centralia
Library Movie Matinee, for children, “Disneynature: Bears,” 1:30 p.m., Centralia
Teen Movie Matinee, for teens, “10 Things I Hate About You,” 3:30 p.m., Centralia
Organizations
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 10:15 a.m., Assembly of God church, 702 SE First St., Winlock
Seniors’ Bible study, 2 p.m., Calvary Assembly of God, Centralia, (360) 736-6769 or (360) 324-9050
Soroptimist International of Lewis County, 5:30 p.m., contact for location, (360) 748-7860, jwdmkar@aol.com
Newaukum-Napavine Lions Club, 8 a.m., Taste of Alaska Family Restaurant, Napavine, (360) 262-3336
Support Groups
Domestic violence support group, 5:30-7 p.m., 125 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, sponsored by Human Response Network, (360) 748-6601
NAMI daytime family support group, for family members of those suffering from mental illness, noon-1 p.m., upstairs, Fiddlers Coffee, 1220 Mellen St., Centralia, (253) 273-6035
