2018 Miss Lewis County Marisa Hall, right, sits on a carnival ride with former Little Miss Friendly Reese Coleman, center, Tuesday night at the Southwest Washington Fair.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
The Southwest Washington Fair runs Tuesday through Sunday, showing off the agricultural roots of Lewis County. The midway lights up by night as crowds line up to be next on their favorite thrill ride, and the musical entertainment packs out multiple stages throughout the course of the week. Sample the food offerings from more vendors than you can shake a stick at. See the artful eyes and photography from people from around our region. Experience the excitement of the annual rodeo that packs the grandstands. For more information, including exhibit entry forms, prices and more, go to southwestwashingtonfair.net.
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
Square dance lessons, Prairie Steppers, 7-9 p.m., Oakview Grange, 2715 N. Pearl St., Centralia, first lesson free, then $2.50 each, single and couples welcome, 360-748-6948 or 360-273-4884
Salkum Community Quilters, 9 a.m.-noon, Salkum Fire Department, 2495 U.S. Highway 12, Salkum, 360-985-0813
Pinochle, 5:45 p.m., Hope Grange, 118 Antrim Road, Winlock, 360-520-0772
Community Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boistfort Street, Chehalis, chehalisfarmersmarket.com
Public Agencies
Lewis County Interlocal Organization of Fire Districts 2, 15 and 7, 7 p.m., Fire District 15 (Winlock) main station, 360-864-2366
Lewis County PUD Commission, 10 a.m., PUD auditorium, 345 NW Pacific Ave., Chehalis, 360-748-9261 or 1-800-562-5612
Pe Ell Town Council, 6 p.m., City Hall, 360-291-3543
Southwest Washington Fair Commission, 6 p.m., Southwest Washington Fair office, 2555 N. National Ave., Chehalis
Napavine City Council, 6 p.m., 407 Birch Ave. SW, 360-262-3547, ext. 213
Twin Transit board meeting, 8 a.m., at Centralia College, TransAlta Commons Building, Rm 105C, 360-330-2072
Organizations
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
Adna Grange, 7 p.m., 123 Dieckman Road, Adna, 360-748-6068
Mount St. Helens Patchwork Quilters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lewis County Historical Museum, 599 NW Front St., Chehalis, 360-880-5134
Lewis County NAMI, business meeting, 6 p.m., Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library
Chehalis-Centralia Optimists, 6:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 360-807-4733
Toastmasters 1290, noon-1 p.m., Hanson Building board room, Centralia College, 360-820-2771
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, 360-669-6352.
Pre-diabetes/Diabetes Support Group, 10 a.m., Morton General Hospital, provided by Diane Hurley, 360-496-3591
NAMI Lewis County Connection Recovery Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 2545 N. National Ave., Chehalis, 360-880-8070
Wednesday, Aug. 14
The Southwest Washington Fair runs Tuesday through Sunday, showing off the agricultural roots of Lewis County. The midway lights up by night as crowds line up to be next on their favorite thrill ride, and the musical entertainment packs out multiple stages throughout the course of the week. Sample the food offerings from more vendors than you can shake a stick at. See the artful eyes and photography from people from around our region. Experience the excitement of the annual rodeo that packs the grandstands. For more information, including exhibit entry forms, prices and more, go to southwestwashingtonfair.net.
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
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
Public Agencies
Centralia Civil Service Commission, 5:15-6 p.m., City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7671
Lewis County Citizens Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials, 5:45 p.m., County Meeting Room, 156 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, 360-740-2747
Lewis County Cemetery District 6, 6:30 p.m., Alpha Cemetery on Centralia-Alpha Road, Onalaska, 360-985-0035
The Lewis Mason Thurston Area Agency on Aging’s Advisory Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Olympia LMTAAA office at 2404 Heritage Court SW, Suite A, Olympia. For more information, contact Charyl Warriner at 360-664-2168.
Organizations
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 10:15 a.m., Assembly of God church, 702 SE First St., Winlock
Seniors on the Go, potluck and meeting, noon, Onalaska First Church of God Fellowship Hall.
Tenino/Bucoda Community Coalition, 6-7:30 p.m., Tenino Elementary School, 360-493-2230, ext. 13
Seniors’ Bible study, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Assembly of God, Centralia, 360-736-6769 or 360-324-9050
Napavine-Newaukum Lions Club, noon, Taste of Alaska Family Restaurant, Napavine, 360-748-4240
Experimental Aircraft Association, 7 p.m., Hangar D, Chehalis-Centralia Airport, 360-748-1230
Take Off Pounds Sensibly 0804, 11 a.m., Twin Cities Church of Christ, 502 E. Plum St., Centralia, weigh in 9:15-10:45, 360-623-0090 or 360-273-6551
Support Groups
Domestic violence support group, 5:30-7 p.m., 125 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, sponsored by Human Response Network, 360-748-6601
Emotions Anonymous, 12 Step Club, 8 p.m., Yard Birds, 360-304-9334
Mind, Body, Spirit: Self-Care Group, 10 a.m., Morton General Hospital, provided by Diane Hurley, 360-496-3591
Mental Health Matters, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 10000 U.S. Highway 12, Rochester, 360-273-9884
Overeaters Anonymous, noon-1 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1209 N. Scheuber Road, Centralia, 360-736-1602
Al-Anon, 7 p.m., HOPE AFG, 206 E. State St., Mossyrock, 360-983-3033
Thursday, Aug. 15
The Southwest Washington Fair runs Tuesday through Sunday, showing off the agricultural roots of Lewis County. The midway lights up by night as crowds line up to be next on their favorite thrill ride, and the musical entertainment packs out multiple stages throughout the course of the week. Sample the food offerings from more vendors than you can shake a stick at. See the artful eyes and photography from people from around our region. Experience the excitement of the annual rodeo that packs the grandstands. For more information, including exhibit entry forms, prices and more, go to southwestwashingtonfair.net.
Toledo fall square dance lesson, Napavine Elementary School, 7 p.m., 360-736-8907
Pinochle, 5:45 p.m., Hope Grange, 118 Antrim Road, Winlock, 360-520-0772
Gather Church’s food and clothing bank is open every Thursday at 5 p.m. with a free dinner at 6 p.m. at 408 West Main Street in Centralia.
Lewis County Community Conversations presents: Gender Revolution This documentary featuring Katie Couric examines the roles of science, society and culture with regard to gender, and sheds light on stories of struggle, understanding, ignorance and love. Hear kids’ honest opinions on being a boy or girl around the world; This teen boxer wants a chance to compete wearing her Hijab; Follow a transgender teens emotional journey to womanhood; In their words: how children are affected by gender issues gallery. This program will be presented from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, 506 S. Washington Ave., Centralia, WA. 98531 from 7-9 p.m. Parking lot is in back on the Oak Street side. Program sponsored by Fire Mountain Chapter Fellowship of Reconciliation and Veterans For Peace Rachel Corrie Chapter 109.
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
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
Al-Anon Family Group, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 10000 U.S. Highway 12 SW, Rochester, 360-736-1049
