Editor’s Best Bet: Rotary Clubs to Hold Dinner/Auction
The three Rotary clubs in Lewis County — Centralia, Chehalis and Twin Cities — will be hosting a dinner/auction at 6 p.m. Friday at the Blue Pavilion at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.
This year’s event will be a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County.
There will be a dinner catered by Once Upon a Thyme, live and silent auctions, and a dessert dash.
Admission is $50. Tickets may be purchased at https://rotary-lewis.auctionreg.org/registration.
For more information, email Julie Johnson, Twin Cities Rotary president, at juliesrotary@yahoo.com.
Thursday, May 12
Curtain to Close on Tyrrell’s Directing Career at Centralia College
Brian Tyrrell will be directing his final Centralia College play as the school performs a musical called “Once on This Island” May 12-15 and 19-21.
Tyrrell is retiring after 25 years as a Centralia College drama instructor.
Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7 (sold out); 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15.
This production is truly a family affair. Tyrrell’s wife, Jana, portrays Erzulie, Goddess of Love, and his daughter, Megan, is cast as Ti Moune.
Other family connections include Lucy Page, who plays Mama Euralie; older daughter Lenora, who is Little Ti Moune; younger daughter Margaret, a Storyteller; and son Miles, another Storyteller.
Theater veteran Matt Osborne’s two children are both in the cast. Elizabeth Osborne is also Little Ti Moune and Allan Osborne is a Storyteller.
Admission is $10 for adults, and $8 for students and seniors. For reservations, call (360) 736-9391, ext 525.
Other upcoming events at Centralia College are: Centralia College Jazz Band Concert, 7 p.m., May 25; Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. June 6; Lewis County Community Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., June 7; and Centralia College Choir Concert, 7 p.m., June 8.
All of the above are in Corbet Theatre.
Public Agencies
Centralia Planning Commission, 6 p.m., council chambers, City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, (360) 330-7671
Great Rivers Behavorial Health Organization, governing board, special meeting, conference call, 10-11 a.m., 1-571-317-3112, access code 327-891-813
Libaries
Mother Goose Play Group, children birth-6 years, 10:30- a.m., Centralia
Make It @ the Library, for adults, 2 p.m., Tenino
Junior PageTurners, for children grades 1-3, 3:30 p.m., Winlock
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
Mary Lacy Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 10 a.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2190 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, September-May, (360) 740-5899
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
Friends of the Oakville Timberland Library, 2:30 p.m., Oakville Timberland Library
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
Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1209 N. Scheuber Road, Centralia, (360) 736-9268
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
Friday, May 13
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
Raucous, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Craft House sports bar, Lucky Eagle Casino,, Rochester
“The Jungle Book,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG, adults $8, students/seniors $7, (360) 496-5599
Centralia Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., corner of Pearl and Maple streets, (360) 985-0662
“Once on This Island,” 8 p.m., Corbet Theatre, Centralia College, adults $10, students/seniors $8, (360) 736-9391, ext. 525
Cooking With Herbs and Spices, 6-8 p.m., Fort Borst Park Kitchen 2, sponsored by WSU Lewis County 4-H Food Resource Leaders, preregistration encouraged, (360) 740-1212
Public Agencies
Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization, Governing Board, meeting canceled, (360) 795-5942
Chehalis Timberland Library, closed, staff training
Libraries
Family Story Time, for all ages, 10 a.m., Salkum
Family Story Time, for children, 10:30 a.m., Winlock
Teen Zone, for teens, 2 p.m., Packwood
Teen Book Club, for teens, 3:30 p.m., Winlock
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
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
Recovery in Christ, addiction recovery, 6-7:30 p.m., Christian Fellowship of Winlock, 630 Cemetery Road, Winlock, (360) 785-4280
Saturday, May 14
Prairie Appreciation Day Planned for Mima Mounds Area
The 21st annual Prairie Appreciation Day will be Saturday at Thurston County’s Glacial Heritage and the Department of Natural Resources Mima Mounds Natural Areas.
There is no admission charge for the event, which will run 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
These are two of the largest remaining remnants of the endangered prairie ecosystem in Western Washington.
In May, the prairie is usually spangled with swaths of blue camas with accents of spring gold and buttercups. With this year’s early spring, it looks like the peak of the camas bloom will have passed, but the next wave of bloom will be in full swing, and it has more variety.
At Glacial Heritage Preserve 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 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. Take the opportunity to make seed balls, try your hands at writing with ink made from oak galls, talk to experts about gardening with native prairie plants or how fire is used to restore prairies. Or just bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the hayride.
The Self-Guided Trail has interpretive signs pointing out many of the unique features of these prairies.
Black Hills Audubon Society will be hosting a 7:30 a.m. bird walk at Glacial Heritage. More information is available at http://blackhills-audubon.org/.
At Mima Mounds, visitors may 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 Mima Mounds can be arranged by sending an email to prairieappreciationday@gmail.com.
Because these are nature preserves, pets are not allowed.
Those wishing to donate to the Thurston County Food Bank can do so at either location. Items with glass are not accepted.
Directions to the sites can be found at prairieappreciationday.org.
Author to Unveil Latest Bakeshop Mystery ‘On Thin Icing’
Pacific Northwest mystery writer Ellie Alexander, author of “On Thin Icing,” the the third in the “Bakeshop Mysteries” series, will be at the Chehalis Timberland Library 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. A local baker will provide treats inspired by the book.
Like the first two novels, “On Thin Icing” is set in Ashland, Oregon, home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Besides page-turning suspense, the books give readers a taste of Shakespeare, the charm of Ashland, and original, handcrafted recipes for pastries and sweets.
The Portland Book Review deems it “grand theater.”
“The author has baked up a delectable tale of murder and intrigue, as well as tasty pies, puddings, and pastries. This whodonut … er, whodunit, is well spiced with sweet treats and artisan coffee, enough to keep the reader guessing (and happy) with every turn,” the Book Review said.
The first two books in the series are “Meet Your Baker” and “A Batter of Life and Death.” All three books are available at Timberland regional libraries.
The Chehalis Timberland Library is located at 400 N. Market Blvd. For more information, call the library at (360) 748-3301 or visit www.TRL.org.
Olympia Historian to Speak at Borst Home Open House
Pioneer travel and trade routes will be the focus of an open house 1:30-3:30 p.m.Saturday at the Borst Home, Carriage House and One-Room Schoolhouse.
OIympia historian Scott Bartlett will be speaking 2-3:30 p.m. in the school about pioneer travel, assisted by Olympian Etta Keller, and her daughters, Clara and Courtney, who will be in costume. The three women wore Victorian dresses for the April 9 open house.
The historical buildings are located at the south end of Fort Borst Park in Centralia.
For more information, email Jean Bluhm at jeanbluhm@comcast.net or call her at (360) 748-4362.
Open House Planned by 3 Feathers Emu Ranch
As a part of their participation in the 2016 National Emu Week May 7-15, Janean Parker and Tony Citrhyn, owners of 3 Feathers Emu Ranch, are inviting folks to come out to their Spring Visit Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Cost is $2 per person, which will include touring the pens and incubation area, viewing baby emu chicks, making feather and egg shell crafts, and an activity book for children.
The emu ranch is located north of Adna at 722 Deep Creek Road.
Originally from Australia, emus are being raised in the United States for their lean red meat and their oil that is used for skin conditions, but farmers like Parker and Citrhyn find additional income in the other co-products from the emu, such as, leather, feathers and eggs.
Unlike other poultries, emu is not taken to auction or sold directly to slaughter facilities. The farmer arranges for processing and handles sale of the end products.
During the open house, all 3 Feathers products will be available to sample and purchase.
While touring the farm, visitors will be able to view the emu breeders and yearlings, as well as chicks.
If you cannot make it to the open house, but would like schedule a farm tour for your group or find out more information about emu meat, emu oil or emu eggs, call (360) 748-3031 or visit threefeathersemus.com.
For more information about the American Emu Association or the emu industry visit the AEA website at www.aea-emu.org or call (541) 332-0675.
Walking Tour to Feature Downtown Centralia Buildings
Local historian Dan Duffy and the Centralia Historic Preservation Commission will be leading a walking tour of the most beautiful and historically interesting buildings in downtown Centralia Saturday.
Because the tour is being limited to 40 persons, those wishing to participate must register in advance by calling the Community Development Department, (360) 330-7662. If the 10 a.m. tour is filled, a second tour at 2 p.m. will be held.
Each tour will last approximately one and a half hours, and will begin at HUBBUB, 505 N. Tower Ave. Participants are asked to arrive 15 minutes before the tours start.
Although many of the buildings are ADA accessible, some are not. There will be at least six staircases to climb.
Boistfort Valley Spring Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Baw Faw Grange, 995 Boistfort Road, Curtis, plant sale, arts, crafts and antique vendors, quilt raffle, lunch available, (360) 880-9913
Open house, Borst Home, Carriage House Museum and One-Room Schoolhouse, 1:30-3:30 p.m., south end of Fort Borst Park, Centralia, free admission, donations accepted, (360) 330-7662
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
“It’s a Blast,” Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center, milepost 43.3, state Route 504, stories, hands-on activities, return of the “trashcano,” (360) 274-2114
Raucous, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Craft House sports bar, Lucky Eagle Casino,, Rochester
Spring visit day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 3 Feathers Emu Ranch, 722 Deep Creek Road, Chehalis, (360) 748-3031
Toledo Lions Club Kids’ Fishing Derby, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., South County Pond, Toledo, ages 0-14, registration $10 per vehicle and $1 wristband per fisher, many prizes donated by Gary Loomis and Bob’s Sporting Goods, proceeds benefit TLC outdoor recreational scholarship.
Book and Plant Sale, Friends of the Salkum Timberland Library, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Salkum Timberland Library
“The Jungle Book,” 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG, adults $8, students/seniors $7, matinee tickets $5, (360) 496-5599
Cooking With Herbs and Spices, 10 am.-noon, Fords Prairie Grange, Centralia, sponsored by WSU Lewis County 4-H Food Resource Leaders, preregistration encouraged, (360) 740-1212
Tenino Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Olympia Street, downtown Tenino, (360) 515-0501
Libraries
Build & Play Saturday, for children age 2-sixth grade, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
Basic Self-Defense, for adults, 2 p.m., Centralia
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
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, 10:30 a.m-noon, Centralia First United Methodist Church, 506 S. Washington Ave., Centralia, (360) 628-4980
Sunday, May 15
Barn Hunt Planned for Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
A Barn Hunt Fun Day is coming to the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Sunday.
There will be two sessions, with the morning registration 8-9 a.m. and the afternoon registration noon-1 p.m.
Barn hunt is a new sport for all breeds, mixes and sizes of dogs. Barn hunt demonstrates a dog’s vermin hunting ability by finding and marking rats in a barn-like setting, using straw and bales of hay for climbing and tunneling obstacles in the dog’s way.
The dog’s ability to hunt and the handler’s ability to read the dog’s signal are tested. The rats are in an enclosed container and are not harmed.
The competition is open to any dog 6 months or older that can navigate the course safely. All dogs must be on a lead (no flexis) and a harness or collar.
Cost per session is: introduction and instinct, $15; introduction, instinct and novice, $25; instinct and novice, $15; novice only, $10.
For more information, call Jane Reed, (360) 262-3761, or email her at reedgeja@q.com.
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Dancing, Country Four and More, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Swede Hall, Rochester, (360) 352-2135
Community meal, 1-3 p.m., Rotary Riverside Park, Centralia, free, sponsored by Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, Chehalis, (360) 623-9438
Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., all you can eat pancakes, eggs, links, ham, biscuits, gravy, adults $6, kids 10 and under $4, (360) 748-7241
GriefShare, a video seminar focusing on helping people who have lost a loved one, 1-2:30 p.m., Shoestring Valley Community Church, 104 Frase Road, Onalaska, (360) 623-0194, http://svcchurch.com/griefshare/
“Once on This Island,” 2 p.m., Corbet Theatre, Centralia College, adults $10, students/seniors $8, (360) 736-9391, ext. 525
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, May 16
“The Jungle Book,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG, adults $7, students/seniors $6, (360) 496-5599
Black Hills & Beyond, with Dean Lawrence, 7 p.m., White Pass Country Museum, 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood, (360) 494-4031
Organizations
Centralia Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Denny’s Restaurant, Centralia, (360) 736-8766
White Pass Historical Society, 6 p.m., old Packwood Elementary School, Packwood
Centralia Bridge Club, noon, Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, (360) 748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
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
Fords Prairie Grange, potluck dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., 2640 W. Reynolds Ave., Centralia, (360) 918-1356
