Saturday, Sept. 22
Gig Harbor Author to Speak at Tenino Library
Award-winning author DL Fowler, Gig Harbor, will be giving a talk noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Tenino Timberland Library.
Fowler wrote “Ripples” and “Lincoln’s Diary,” both suspense novels, and “Lincoln Raw,” a biographical novel.
Fowler will be reading from “Lincoln Raw,” and then will lead a workshop for aspiring writers.
The Tenino Timberland Library is located at 172 Central Ave. West.
Work Party at Seminary Hill Natural Area Planned
The Friends of Seminary Hill will be holding an Earth Day Work Party 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at the natural area in Centralia.
There will be a variety of projects available, from ivy removal to trail upkeep.
Quiznos is supplying sandwiches, cookies will be available and coffee is being provided by Santa Lucia Coffee.
Those who are planning to attend are asked to contact Ross Olson, the work day coordinator, at wanda_may@hotmail.com or (360) 623-2334.
The workers will meet in the main parking lot at the corner of Barner Drive and Locust Street at 9 a.m.
Bring work gloves if you have them and wear sturdy shoes or boots. Tools will be available, but you may bring your own.
Fundraiser to Honor Ben Eastman
A fundraiser to honor Ben Eastman will be held Saturday at the Brown Shack Tavern, 155 Salkum Road, Salkum.
Eastman, a resident of Randle, died earlier this summer.
A barbecue featuring chicken skewers, brats and potato salad will start at 6 p.m. Dakota Robbins will be on stage in the beer garden at 6 p.m., followed by the Brothers Rowe at 8 p.m.
Cost of a wrist band for food and music will be $20.
All proceeds, including a Coors Light tap, will go to Lewis County sports.
For more information, call 360-985-0600. Also, visit Brown Shack Tavern on Facebook.
Harvest Swap Meet, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, vintage autos, vehicles for sale parts, manuals, memorabilia, antiques and collectibles, $5, children under 12 free, sponsored by Centralia Chehalis Vintage Auto Club, 360-273-6961, www.CCVAC.com
Harvest Festival & Craft Fair, Seedpod Farm, 2330 Howard Ave., Centralia, honey, cider making, apples by the box, pumpkins, crafts, preserves, soaps, textiles, homesteading demos, activities for kids, 360-807-4693 or www.seedpodfarm.com
Club Mom Children’s Clothing Bank and Exchange, 1-3 p.m., Centralia Christian Church, 1215 W. Main St., 360-736-7655
Family Fun Night, 4-7 p.m., New Beginnings Community Church, 181 Fuller Road, Salkum, free dinner, movies, crafts and games, 253-431-5532
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
Synergy Networking Group, 8:45 a.m., Chehalis Denny’s, all welcome
Potato Bake, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Adna Grange, 123 Dieckman Road, Adna, includes toppings, beverage, salad and dessert, $7 per person, 360-748-6068
Tenino Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Olympia Street South, (701) 552-3032
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
Washington Wine Express, Mt. Rainier Railroad, Elbe, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 360-492-6000, mtrainierrailroad.com
ARTrails Studio Tour, ARTrailsofSWW.org
Fee free day, Mount Rainier National Park
Fire Mountain Arts Council membership appreciation dinner, 5:30 p.m., Tiller Arts Center, Morton, $50, dinner includes shrimp scampi pasta, salad and bread, dessert auction follows, RSVP to 360-496-0542 or 360-496-0541
Harvest dinner, doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m., Toledo Senior Center, 150 Coal St., donation $3-5, 360-864-2112
“Alpha,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG-13, adults $9, students and seniors $8, 360-496-0541
Washington Old Time Fiddlers, meeting and acoustic jam, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Adna Grange, 123 Dieckman Road, Adna, lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $7, 360-791-5185
Organizations
Centralia Lodge 63 F. & A.M., officer installation, 2 p.m., Centralia Masonic Lodge, 218 N. Pearl St., Centralia
Sunday, Sept. 23
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
Randle Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 115 Hampton Road, 360-520-0327
ARTrails Studio Tour, ARTrailsofSWW.org.
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
A Girl & a Gun, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Centralia Rifle Club, 908 Johnson Road., Centralia, bring ammo, firearm, eye and ear protection, www.agirlandagun.org, 360-978-4338
Support Groups
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, Sept. 24
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
“Alpha,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG-13, adults $8, students and seniors $7, 360-496-0541
Libraries
Buying Your New Home, for adults, 5 p.m., Centralia
Organizations
Centralia Bridge Club, noon, Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Synergy Networking Group, 8:45 a.m., Chehalis Denny’s, all welcome
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, Sept. 25
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
Cougar Squares dance club of Toledo fall square dance lesson, Salkum Fire Hall, 7 p.m.
Square Dance Lessons, 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
Community Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boistfort Street, Chehalis, 360-740-1295
GriefShare, for people who have lost a spouse, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 436 Coal Creek Road, Chehalis, $5, covers workbook and seminar, 360-264-4482 or 360-785-3635
Public Agencies
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 Play Group, for children 3-6 years, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
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
Mount St. Helens Patchwork Quilters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lewis County Historical Museum, 599 NW Front St., Chehalis, 360-880-5134
