Community Calendar: Aug. 9

Thursday, Aug. 9

Morton Loggers Jubilee Draws Near

The 76th anniversary of the “Granddaddy of all Logging Shows,” the Morton Loggers Jubilee, comes to the East Lewis County town Aug. 9-12.

The jubilee gets under way with the coronation of the queen at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at Morton High School.

On Friday, there will be tours of the Hampton Mill from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and lawnmower races with time trials at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday features the Jubilee Grand Parade at 11:30 a.m. on Main Street and the logging show at Jubilee Arena at 2 p.m.

The Uptown Street Dance in the Gas Plus parking lot will be run 9 p.m.-1 a.m., featuring the Harrison Street Band.

On Sunday, the logging show commences at noon.

Lawnmower race admission prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under are free.

Logging show admission is $8 for adults, and $5 for seniors and children 6-12. Children 5 and under are free.

More details about the Jubilee can be found at www.loggersjubilee.com.

Cougar Squares dance club of Toledo fall square dance lesson, Napavine Elementary School, 7 p.m. 

Art Lab With Dorothy Thomas, 10:30 a.m., White Pass Country Museum, 12990 U.S. Highway 12, Packwood, $10 donation.

Public Agencies

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

Lewis County Fire District 14/Randle Fire & EMS Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., main station, 9978 US Hwy. 12, Randle

Libraries

Scavenger Hunt, for all ages, all day, Chehalis

Mobile Escape Room: Escape From AzkaVan, for teens, 1 p.m., Oakville

Family Movie Matinee, for children grades 1-6, 1:30 p.m., Centralia

Ukulele for Beginners, for teens and adults, 2 p.m., Chehalis

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

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

“Care, Share, Heal,” 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

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

Friday, Aug. 10

Bluegrass Festival Coming to Toledo High School

The annual Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival will include the most bands ever in the event’s 34-year history when it opens Friday, Aug. 10, at Toledo High School.

In all, seven ensembles will grace the stage, including headliners Sammy Adkins of Kentucky and California’s youthful Blue J’s along with northwest bands (and local favorites) Whiskey Deaf and Fern Hill. String Theory, Farm Strong and Rusty Hinges round out the roster for the three-day event, which will conclude with a gospel show the morning of Sunday, Aug. 12.

Along with a total of 16 performances from the seven bands over three days, there will be workshops, an open mic session, band scramble, a quilting room and prize drawings. Dry camping and shower facilities will be available as well as hot food in the Commons.

Tickets for the Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival will range from $20 for Friday and Saturday night shows to $35 weekend passes, with special discounts for seniors.

 For details or senior discount information, contact Cothren at (360) 785-3478 or go to the WBA website at www.WashingtonBluegrassAssociation.org.

Oregon Trail music and dancing, open mic with Sidekicks Band, 7 p.m., Cowlitz Prairie Grange, 5184 Jackson Hwy., Toledo, 360-864-2023

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

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

Community Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Boistfort Street, Chehalis, 360-740-1295

Randle Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 115 Hampton Road, 360-520-0327

Health living event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sharon Care Center, 1509 Harrison Ave., Centralia, 360-508-9402

Music in the Park, 6:30 p.m., Recreation Park, Chehalis, Elliott Lurie

Train Ride and Museum Tour, Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 2:15 p.m., 360-492-6000, mtrainierrailroad.com

Public Agencies

Great Rivers BHO Governing Board meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, commissioners Hearing room (second floor), Lewis County Courthouse, 351 NW North St., Chehalis

Libraries

Early Explorers: Preschool, for children, 10:30 a.m., Chehalis

Teen After Hours: Game Night, for teens, 6 p.m., Centralia

Movies in the Park: Coco, for all ages, 7:30 p.m., Tenino City Park

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/

A Girl & a Gun, 6:30 p.m., Centralia Rifle Club, 908 Johnson Road, Centralia, bring ammo, firearm, eye and ear protection, www.agirlandagun.org, 360-978-4338

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, Aug. 11

Immanuel Lutheran Plans Kids’ Kloset

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Centralia, will holding Kids’ Kloset, a back-to-school free clothing distribution for needy schoolchildren, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11

Children will receive one new outfit, including jeans, shirt, shoes, socks, underwear and one new or like-new jacket. They may also receive grade-appropriate school supplies and hygiene kit. Valley View Medical Center will offer free dental evaluations.

The church will hand out tickets the night before so that families have a designated time slot. Tickets for Saturday’s free event will be distributed at Fort Borst Park Shelter 1 5-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, Tickets also will be available at Immanuel on Saturday.

Kids’ Kloset is looking for volunteers. For more information, call the church, 360-736-9270. Immanuel is located at 1209 N. Scheuber Road.

Joe’s Place Plans One Hot August Night

One Hot August Night is coming to Joe’s Place, Bucoda, Saturday.

Car buffs who want to show off their classic cars may park them on Main Street and enter a free drawing for a steak dinner for two at Joe’s Place.

At 4 p.m., there will be a street dance with live music featuring Backlash.

Bidding will open for a silent auction at 1 p.m. At the same time, tickets will go on sale for raffles. Proceeds will be donated to the Bucoda Improvement Club to held fund community projects and holiday events.

Music, face painting, games and prizes for all ages will be available all day. A beer garden opens at 1 p.m.

Joe’s Place is located at 118 Main St. For more details or to make donations for the auction call 360-278-3599.

Club Mom Children’s Clothing Bank and Exchange, 1-3 p.m., Centralia Christian Church, 1215 W. Main St., 360-736-7655

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

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

Open garden, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4162 Jackson Highway, Chehalis

Open Mic Gospel of song, testimony or instrument, 5 p.m., Ethel/Silvercreek Grange, 1624 Hw. 12, Ethel, 360-791-7467

Borst Open House and topic discussion, 1:30-3:30 p.m., located in the back of Borst Park, Centralia, guides will be available to answer questions, 360-748-4362

Tenino Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Olympia Street South, (701) 552-3032

Monthly Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Toledo Senior Center, 150 Coal St., Toledo, $5, open to all, 360-864-2112, proceeds go to Toledo Senior Center

Pe Ell Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Highway 6 and Seventh Avenue, vendors welcome, 360-304-9348

Randle Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 115 Hampton Road, 360-520-0327

“The Tempest,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, adults $12 ($13 at door), children $6, Mortonroxy.org

Train Ride and Museum Tour, Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 360-492-6000, mtrainierrailroad.com

George Washington Bicentennial Celebration Founder’s Day 5k Fun Run, 8 a.m., starts at Centralia College, $25 online or $30 day of event, includes T shirt and wristband, 360-736-5898, 360-388-6165, www.founder5k.racewire.com

Saturday Night Fireside, featuring Pat Miller Band, 7-10 p.m., outside Mountain Goat Coffee, 105 Main St. E., Packwood

Paint the Town 2018 Paint Day, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 520 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, sponsored by Lincoln Creek Lumber Co., volunteers sought, 360-219-5142

Perseid meteor shower viewing, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Herold Observatory, Onalaska, north end of Onalaska elementary-middle school complex, also views of Jupiter, Saturn and Mars, bring lawn chairs and sleeping bags, https://sites.google.com/a/onysd.wednet.edu/observatory/

Libraries

Build & Play Saturday, for children age 3-sixth grade, 10:30 a.m., Centralia

Sculpting George Washington: An Afternoon With Jim Stafford, for adults, 1 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