Calendar: Thursday, May 11

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Editor's Best Best: 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.

Thursday, May 11

Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-7241

Centralia College East Lyceum Lecture, Nickel Wood, International Mountain Guides, “Climbing Rainier: One Foot in Front of the Other,” noon, Roxy Theater, Morton, 360-496-5022

Solar U Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., Centralia Train Depot multipurpose room, conducted by Sunergy Systems, covering variety of solar-focused topics, preregister at www.solar-u.com/future-seminars or call 206-297-0086

“Godspell,” 7:30 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia, pay what you can, www.evergreenplayhouse.com

Public Agencies

Centralia Planning Commission, 6 p.m., council chambers, City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7671

Libraries

Book Babies and Playgroup, for children birth-24 months, 10:30 a.m., Centralia

Family Storytime, for all ages, 10:30 a.m., Randle

Junior PageTurners, for children grades 1-3, “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” by Roald Dahl, 3:30 p.m., Winlock

The Knitting Circle, for teens and adults, 4 p.m., Salkum

Organizations

Bucoda Rebekah Lodge 144, 7 p.m., Bucoda Odd Fellows Community Center, 101 E. Seventh St., second floor, Bucoda, 360-736-6717

United Women in Business, 5:30 p.m., Kit Carson banquet room, Chehalis, 360-388-5252

Chehalis-Centralia Cribbage Club, 6:30 p.m., Chehalis Moose Lodge, 1400 Grand Ave., Centralia, 360-485-2852

S.T.O.P. and Swim, 7 p.m., Fort Borst Park, Kitchen 1, Centralia, 360-269-3827 or 360-736-4163

Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd, Chehalis, 360-520-0772

Lewis County Beekeepers Association, 7 p.m., Washington Hall, Room 103, Centralia College, 360-740-1212

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

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group (Chehalis Shakers), 1 p.m., Bethel Church, Kirkland Road, Chehalis, go to left and enter at rear of church, 360-520-4889

Support Group for Parents Who Have Lost a Child, 6:30-8 p.m., house next to the Centralia Church of the Nazarene parking lot, 360-880-0041

Better Breathers Club, coping with lung disease and providing a positive impact on your health, 2-3:30 p.m., Morton General Hospital conference room, Gaye Hamstreet, 360-496-3576

National Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6-8 p.m., chapel room, Providence Centralia Hospital, 360-748-8687

“Care, Share, Heel,” support group for victims of abuse, 5:30-7 p.m., 1511 S. Gold St., Centralia, 360-219-3941

NAMI Lewis County Connections, recovery support group for adults with mental illness, 2-3:30 p.m., Mary Room, Centralia United Methodist Church, 506 S. Washington Ave., 253-468-7435

Friday, May 12

Montgomery Concert to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington and Little Creek Casino Resort are teaming up to offer one of country music’s top performers, John Michael Montgomery, on Friday. 

Since the days when “Life’s a Dance” turned him from an unknown artist into a national star, Montgomery has continued to captivate country music fans all over the nation. He received the CMA Horizon award and was named the ACM’s Top New Vocalist, setting off a long series of awards that included the CMA’s Single and Song of the Year, Billboard’s Top Country Artist, and two Grammy nominations.

Montgomery’s performance at the Skookum Creek Event Center will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington. 

Doors and the beer garden will open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. 

Tickets are on sale now and are priced at $30, $40 or $55. They can be purchased online at littlecreek.com, or at the Little Creek box office.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington serves children and youth ages 5-18 in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties. 

Little Creek Casino Resort is located at 91 W. State Route 108, Shelton.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Performances Planned

The Associated Students of Centralia College and the Centralia College Theatre are presenting “Fiddler on the Roof” this month at the college’s Corbet Theatre.

Performances will be May 12-14 and May 18-21.

The May 13 performance is sold out.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. Sunday performances are at 2 p.m.

Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 360-623-8871.

The Thursday, May 18, performance is pay what you will. The Sunday, May 21, show will be followed by a discussion with cast and crew.

For other information, call Emmy Kreilkamp, 360-623-8467

Oregon Trail music and dancing, open mic with Side Kicks Band, 7 p.m., Cowlitz Prairie Grange, 360-864-2023

Pinochle tournament, 1 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center

Harvey Nelson and Swing Stuff Band, country/western, 7-9:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, $6, 360-350-2423

Karaoke, with Jimmy Abbott, 7:30 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd. Chehalis, 360-748-7241

Free Karaoke Night, with K2K Productions, 9-11:30 p.m., Lucky Eagle Casino

“The Little Princess,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, OnStage Children’s Theatre Education production, adults $9 ($10 at the door), children $5, open seating, www.mortonroxy.org

“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 Bake Sale, Trinity Rebekah Lodge, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (or until sale items are gone), Sweeney’s Ace Hardware, Napavine, pies, cookies cakes and more

“Going in Style,” 9 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG-13, adults $9, students and seniors $8, www.mortonroxy.org

Libraries

Family Storytime, for all ages, 10 a.m., Salkum

Preschool Storytime, for children 3-6 years, 10 a.m., Chehalis

Family Storytime, for children, 10:30 a.m., Winlock

Youth PageTurners, for youths grades 4-6, 3:30 p.m., Winlock

Mr. Tambourine Man, for all ages, 6:30 p.m., Oakville United Methodist Church, 20-4 E. Harris Ave.

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 Guild, 5 p.m., Station Coffee Bar & Bistro, Centralia, http://lewiscountywriters.wordpress.com/

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, 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, every 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.

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 to 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