Editor’s Best Bet: Centralia College ‘Potter in the Park’ 5K Run and Walk
Registration is now open for Centralia College’s Harry Potter-themed 5K run and walk on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Costumes are encouraged at the “Potter in the Park” event at Fort Borst Park.
“Sit under the Sorting Hat to determine your house at Hogwarts,” stated a press release from the college. “Taste jelly beans and make your own potion.”
Check-in will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 21 at Fort Borst Park Trials. The run and walk will begin at 10 a.m.
Pre-registration costs $25 for adults, $15 for students and $10 for kids. Children 12 and under are free. There are also family tickets available for between four and eight individuals for the price of $50.
On race day, the price of tickets will increase $5.
Runners and walkers will receive a T-shirt and a goodie bag of candy and prizes. Medals will also be awarded to the winners.
Centralia College’s fall 5k is sponsored by the college and the Associated Students of Centralia College.
Go online to www.centralia.edu to download registration forms and course maps or to register. To register in person, visit the Centralia College Office of Student Life in room 137 of the TransAlta Commons building. For more information, contact Staci Jacobson at 360-623-8445 or email events@centralia.edu.
Thursday, October 19
Anti-Bullying Workshop to Be Held at Napavine High
Napavine High School will host an anti-bullying workshop for parents and guardians Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the high school library, 404 Fourth Ave. NE, Napavine.
Do you know the signs of bullying? Would you like to find out how to help your child or others in our community? Learn more about bullying and cyberbullying and what you can do to stop it. The program is provided free of charge by Clear Risk Solutions. For more information, contact Karen Rains, ASB activities director, at 360-262-3301, ext. 2505.
Evergreen Playhouse Presents ‘Clue: The Musical’
Each night will be a new experience as “Clue: The Musical” continues its run after launching last week at the Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia.
The production, which features 216 different combinations of murder, is billed as fun for all ages, with the added bonus of audience participation.
Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for students and senior citizens.
The remaining shows are:
• Thursday — Oct. 19 — 7:30 p.m. (Pay-what-you-can performance)
• Friday — Oct. 20 — 8 p.m.
• Saturday — Oct. 21 — 8 p.m.
• Sunday — Oct. 22 — 2 p.m.
• Friday — Oct. 27 — 8 p.m.
• Saturday — Oct. 28 — 8 p.m.
• Sunday — Oct. 29 — 2 p.m.
Learn more online at www.theevergreenplayhouse.com.
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-7241
Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Reliable Enterprises, 203 Reynolds Rd., Centralia
Lewis County Community Conversations Presents: “Militarism is Not the Solution — It Is the Problem,” 7-9 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 501 S. Washington Ave., Centralia
Public Agencies
Twin Transit board, 8:15 a.m., Twin Transit office, 212 E. Locust St., Centralia, 360-330-3072
Libraries
Book Babies, 10:30- 11:30 a.m., Centralia Timberland Library, for children birth-24 months, books, bounces, music and play for babies and their participating caregivers. Includes unstructured playtime.
Family Storytime, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mountain View Timberland LIbrary, Randle, for all ages, music, movement, books and crafts
Genealogy Help, 10:30a.m.-noon, Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library, for adults, get help with family history and genealogy projects
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens, 4-6 p.m., Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library, for teens
Teen Book Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library, for teens, read and discuss “This Savage Song” by Victoria Schwab, refreshments provided
Organizations
Onalaska American Legion Post 508, 6 p.m., potluck, 7 p.m. meeting, Community Presbyterian Church, 288 Carlisle Ave., Onalaska, 360-266-7055
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 Cougar Squares dance club of Toledo fall square dance lesson, Napavine Elementary School, 7 p.m.
Support Groups
Griefshare, a recovery group for those who have lost a loved one, 7-8:30 p.m., Mountain View Baptist Church, 1201 Belmont Ave., Centralia, $10, 360-827-2172
Connections, NAMI Lewis County, 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
Mind, Body, Spirit: Self-Care Group, 2:30 p.m., Mossyrock Outreach Center, provided by Diane Hurley, 360-496-3591
Friday, October 20
Fall Book Sale Back at Centralia Timberland Library
The Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library will hold their Fall Book Sale on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the library, 110 Silver St., Centralia.
A large variety of books will be available with prices ranging from 50 cents to $2. A fill-a-bag sale will be held near the end of the sale Saturday. All proceeds support library events and services. Call 360-736-0183 for more information
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
Oakview Acoustic Jam, 6-9 p.m., Oakview Grange, 2715 N. Pearl St., Centralia, donations accepted, 360-870-8447
Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ryderwood, off exit 59 at end of state Route 506. Fair includes vendors, bake sale and lunch from 11 a.m. -2 p.m., atryderwood.org
Bunko Night, 6:30 p.m., Olequa Senior Center, 119 SW Kerron St., Winlock, $10 per person, 360-785-4325
Rainy Daze Quilt Show at Lewis County Fairgrounds
Celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the guild during the Rainy Daze Quilt Show, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., at the Lewis County Fairgrounds Living Arts Building. The event will include quilts, door prizes, silent auction, a trash to treasure booth, vendors and more. Admission is $5. It will also be held Saturday from 10 a.m.- 4p.m. For more information, call 360-262-3877
Kingsman: The Golden Circle, 7 p.m., Morton Roxy, $9 adults, $8 seniors and students, www.mortonroxy.org
Libraries
LGBTQ Teen Book Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Centralia Timberland Library, for teens, discuss LGBTIA+ books, refreshments provided
Family Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m., Salkum Timberland Library, for ages 6 and under, stories, rhymes, songs, movement games
Preschool Playtime, 10-11 a.m., Vernetta Smith Chehalis TImberland Library, for children ages 3-6, stories, songs, activities for preschoolers and caregivers
Family Storytime, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Winlock Timberland Library, for ages 2-6,, stories, rhymes, songs, movement games
Organizations
Lewis County Writers Guild, 5 p.m., Station Coffee Bar & Bistro, Centralia, http://lewiscountywriters.wordpress.com/
Homemade Beef Stew Dinner and Dessert, 4:30 p.m., $8, Toledo Senior Center, 150 Coal St., Toledo, 360-864-2112
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
Friday Night Live, Narcotics Anonymous, 7-9 p.m., Dayspring Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2088 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, 360-508-6495
Saturday, Oct. 21
Ballet Theatre Presents Moonlight Madness Showcase
The Ballet Theatre of Washington will present “The Moonlight Madness Ballet Showcase” on Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.
The event will be held at the Liberty Theater, located in the Bethel Church at 413 N. Tower Ave. in Centralia.
Attendees will see excerpts from classic ballets as well as new works choreographed by the young company members of BTW. There will also be a bake sale, a “boo-tique,” and games. Everyone is invited to come in costumes, though scary costumes should be avoided.
Attendees will also be able to be the first to purchase tickets to BTW’s premiere of their new full length production of “The Nutcracker.”
Tickets are just $5 and may be purchased at Book ‘n’ Brush in Chehalis, Centralia Ballet Academy and Holley’s Place Frozen Yogurt in Centralia, or online at brownpapertickets.com. For more information, call or text 360-623-9010 or email at info@balletwashington.org.
Museum Ghost Tours
Ghost Tours will be provided at Lewis County Historical Museum at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.. They will tour you through the museum with specialized equipment to hopefully capture the spirits that roam the halls and attics at night. Tickets may be purchased for $20 each at the museum or Brown Paper Tickets. Thirteen years and older. For more information, call 360-748-0831
Club Mom Children’s Clothing Bank and Exchange, 1-3 p.m., Centralia Christian Church, 1215 W. Main St., 360-736-7655
Coach Train Excursions to Milburn, 1 and 3 p.m., Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St., Chehalis, steamtrainride.com, 360-748-9593
Riverview Train Excursion to Ruth, 5 p.m., Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St., Chehalis, steamtrainride.com, 360-748-9593
Steam Train Ride and Museum Visit, 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 888-STEAM-11
Open garden, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4162 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ryderwood, off exit 59 at end of state Route 506. Fair includes vendors, bake sale and lunch from 11 a.m. -2 p.m., atryderwood.org
Fall Book Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m, Centralia Timberland Library, 110 Silver St.,360-736-0183
Annual Mystery Dinner, Mystery at the Casino in Reno, 5:30 p.m., Olequa Senior Center, 119, SW Kerron St, Winlock, $15 pre-sale or $20 at door, 360-785-4325
Rainy Daze Quilt Show, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Lewis County Fairgrounds Living Arts Building, 360-262-3877
Kingsman: The Golden Circle, 7 p.m., Morton Roxy, $9 adults, $8 seniors and students, www.mortonroxy.org
Northwest Wind Symphony, 7 p.m., Centralia College, Corbet Theater, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, $12 at door or beforehand at Book n’ Brush, Chehalis, www.northwestwindsymphony.org
Family History Workshop, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2195 Jackson Hwy., Chehalis, 360-748-6924
Libraries
Pumpkin Decorating, 2-4 p.m., Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library, for all ages, pick out a pumpkin and decorate with paint, glitter, stickers and other materials
Tech Toys @ The Library, 1-4:30 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library, for all ages, robots, circuits and construction toys
Organizations
Washington Old Time Fiddlers’ Association, jam session and business meeting, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cooks Hill Community Church, 2400 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, acoustic music only, 360-785-3139
Fox Theatre Volunteer meeting, 10 a.m., Station Coffee Bar & Bistro, 120 S Tower Ave. Centralia, 360-508-6388
Sunday, Oct. 22
Hitchcock Dinner and Movie, Psycho with Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh following dinner by Creative Catering
served by the Zombies, 6 p.m., Tiller Arts Center. Purchase tickets for $25 by October 20.
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Community meal, 1-3 p.m., Rotary Riverside Park, Centralia, free, sponsored by Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, Chehalis, 360-623-9438
Coach Train Excursions to Milburn, 1 and 3 p.m., Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St., Chehalis, steamtrainride.com, 360-748-9593
Steam Train Ride and Museum Visit, 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 888-STEAM-11
Organizations
Young Adult Biblio Babble Book Club, 1:30-3 p.m., Book ‘n’ Brush, 518 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-6221 or Booknbrush@gmail.com
Support Groups
GriefShare, a video seminar focusing on helping people who have lost a loved one, 12:30-2 p.m., Shoestring Valley Community Church, 104 Frase Road, Onalaska, 360-870-2782, http://svcchurch.com/griefshare/
Monday, Oct. 23
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-7241
Kingsman: The Golden Circle, 7 p.m., Morton Roxy, $8 adults, $7 seniors and students, www.mortonroxy.org
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
Chehalis City Council, 5 p.m, City Hall council chamber, 350 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, agendas available at http://ci.chehalis.wa.us/meetings, 360-345-1042
Lewis County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, 4 p.m., 156 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, 360-740-1284
Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District, 1:30 p.m., Lewis County Commissioners meeting room, Lewis County Courthouse, 360-740-1451
Organizations
Centralia Bridge Club, noon, Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
A Girl & A Gun Meet and Greet, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Centralia Rifle Club, 908 Johnson Rd. Centralia. New Centralia chapter, all ladies welcome. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 360-978-4338
Support Groups
Grandparents as Parents, 6-8 p.m., 420 Centralia College Blvd., Centralia, 360-736-9391, ext. 298 or 1-877-813-2828
Support for mothers, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.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
Tuesday, Oct. 24
Health and Hope Medical Outreach, free medical clinic, 5:30-8 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
Greater Lewis County Community Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boistfort Street, Chehalis
Toastmasters 1290 Club Meeting, gain confidence through public speaking and leadership development,, noon-1 p.m., Hanson Building board room, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd., 360-820-2771
Public Agencies
Riverside Fire Authority Board of Commissioners, 7:30 p.m., Headquarters Station, 1818 Harrison Ave., Centralia, 360-736-3975 or sslorey@riversidefire.net
Centralia City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7670
Lewis County Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Lewis County Courthouse, 360-740-1284, http://goo.gl/1a1Zb
Lewis County PUD Commission, 10 a.m., PUD auditorium, 345 NW Pacific Ave., Chehalis, 360-748-9261 or 1-800-562-5612
Libraries
Preschool Storytime and Playgroup, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Centralia Timberland Library, for children 3-6, stories, rhymes, songs and movement games, including unstructured play
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age, 5:30-7 p.m., Centralia Timberland Library, for adults and teens, view the exploration of technology and society by physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston
Craft Lab:Shibori Tie-Dye, 4-6 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library, for all ages, craft with materials provided
Organizations
Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, 7 p.m.
Centralia Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Two Town Tuners, 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark Hotel, 117 W. Magnolia St., Centralia, tuners.groupanizer.com
Mount St. Helens Patchwork Quilters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lewis County Historical Museum, 599 NW Front St., Chehalis, 360-880-5134
Cougar Squares dance club of Toledo fall square dance lesson, Salkum Fire Hall, 7 p.m.
Support Groups
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
Al Anon, Fellowship in Unity, 6-7 p.m., Unity Center, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-237-4082, 360-269-2531
Grateful Girlfriends, support group for women experiencing cancer, 7-8:30 p.m., Centralia Nazarene Church, 1119 W. First St., 360-748-9508 or lcdrmeyers@reachone.com
GriefShare, a recovery group for those who have lost a loved one, 10 a.m.-noon, Faith Baptist Church, 436 Coal Creek Road, Chehalis, $20 for workbook, 360-264-4482, 360-785-3635, or www.griefshare.org
East County Support Group, NAMI Lewis County, for those affected by mental illness, 10-11 a.m., Salkum Timberland Library community room, 208-476-8070
