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Scouts, Caspar Babypants Preparing for Carnival at Mount St. Helens
The Science and Learning Center at Coldwater will soon play host to at least one inspired Boy Scout counterpart and assorted revelers for the Carnival of Colors.
The family-friendly event will take place on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Carnival of Colors will begin with the ceremonial installation of a 30-foot flagpole by 16-year Boy Scout Quinten Comus, of Troop 520 in Newberg, Oregon. Comus is working toward his Eagle Scout certification by focusing on improvement projects aimed to help turn the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater, which was built in 1993, into an overnight education center. In addition to the permanent flagpole installation, Cosmus plans to build two wheelchair-accessible changing rooms, paint the 14,000 square foot building and update the fire evacuation signage.
Entertainment at the Carnival of Colors will include a musical performance by Caspar Babypants, better known as Chris Ballew of the band The Presidents of the United States. Other festivities will include face-painting, art workshops with a biologist and artist extraordinaire, traveling OMSI exhibits, craft projects and carnival games such bean bag toss, paper airplane target toss, and pumpkin ring toss.
Tickets to the Carnival of Colors cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door on the day of the event. Reduced price tickets are available for low-income families.
The event is being organized by the Mount St. Helens Institute and the U.S. Forest Service. Additional information, including ticket purchasing information and a full schedule of events, can be found online at mshslc.org/events/#carnivalofcolors.
Saturday, Oct. 14
Awards Ceremony Scheduled for Annual Fire Prevention Poster Conference
The winners in an annual fire prevention poster contest will be recognized during an awards ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14.
According to Rick Mack, with the Riverside Fire Authority, there were over 120 classrooms represented in this year’s poster competition.
The winners were announced at the Board of Lewis County Commissioners meeting on Monday.
Six grade levels put their drawing skills to the test. Of those who entered, two grand champions were announced.
Jenna Beddall, a second-grader from Centralia Christian School, was named the grand champion for grades first through third, while Maddie Clevenger, a sixth-grader from Morton Elementary, was the grand champion for grades fourth through sixth.
A winner was selected for each grade level as well.
Cooper Albertson, from Onalaska Elementary, won the first-grade category; Beddall took the second-grade category; Lorelei Stevens, from R.E. Bennett Elementary, won in the third-grade category; Violet White-Pierce, from Olympic Elementary, won in the fourth-grade category; Dashba Denetclaw, from Oakview Elementary, won in the fifth-grade category; and Clevenger took the sixth-grade category.
Judges for the poster contest included elected officials and community volunteers.
Mack thanked the Lewis County Fire Commissioners Association and the Lewis County Fire Chiefs Association for sponsoring the event.
This year’s contest focused on “every second counts” and creating a home escape plan that provides two exit paths.
The awards ceremony will be held in the covered section of the Centralia Outlets near Polo-Ralph Lauren this Saturday.
Train Show and Swap Meet on Track for Fairgrounds and Historical Museum
The Lewis County Model Railroad Club and the Lewis County Historical Museum are linking up again in order to hold their semi-annual model train show and swap meet Saturday and Sunday.
The event will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The model train swap meet will be held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in the Blue Pavillion building on both days. On Saturday, paid admission to the swap meet will include a free pass to the Lewis County Historical Museum at the old train depot in Chehalis. Museum employees and members of the Lewis County Model Railroad Club will be working the switches at the museum in order to operate their extensive model train layout of greater Lewis County.
A food vendor will be on hand at the fairgrounds. The event is a fundraiser to help pay for improvements to the model train layout at the Lewis County Historical Museum.
For additional information, contact Ted Livermore at 360-269-0921.
Morton’s Roxy Theater to Host Double Feature Honoring Silver Screen Legends on Anniversary of Their Deaths
The Roxy Theater in Morton will host a double feature honoring two Hollywood legends, Errol Flynn and Bing Crosby.
The event will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, the anniversary of the deaths of both men. Flynn died Oct. 14, 1959, at 50, and Crosby died Oct. 14, 1977, at 74.
The Roxy will begin the double feature with “The Santa Fe Trail.” This 1940 film stars Flynn, Olivia de Havilland and Ronald Reagan. Following intermission, the theater will show the 1952 film “Road to Bali” starring Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. It is the sixth “Road to” movie and the first one in color.
Crosby was born in Tacoma and grew up in Spokane. He was a huge star in the 1940s and 50s. His 1942 single “White Christmas” is the best selling song of all time. He also starred in the 1954 movie “White Christmas.”
Flynn was born in Australia and moved to the United States during the Golden Age of Hollywood. He is best known for his swashbuckler roles in “Captain Blood,” “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” and “The Sea Hawk.” However, he played a number of cowboys in westerns as well, including his roles in “The Santa Fe Trail,” “Virginia City,” and “San Antonio.”
Tickets are $5 per person with a selection of concessions available including special Roxy chocolate bars.
Australia-born Morton resident Ron Field will introduce the double feature. He first met Crosby in 1957 in Seattle and several other times in London, according to the press release.
The theater is located at 233 West Main St., Morton.
Providence Centralia Plans Gala Dinner & Auction
The Providence Centralia Hospital Foundation’s Black and White Gala Dinner & Auction will be held 5-9 p.m. at the Jester Auto Museum and Event Center, Chehalis.
The event includes a pre-gala champagne hour and tour of the museum’s classic and sport autos, boats and planes.
A Wine Grab will consist of premium and noteworthy wines from around the state, and a Dessert Dash will offer desserts from bakers in Southwest Washington area.
Both live and silent auctions will be held. Live entertainment will be provided by the Backfire Ban.
A gourmet plated dinner will be served and a hosted bar will be available.
Advance reservations are required. Reservations are $75 per person, and tables can seat up to eight guests.
All proceeds fund the “No One Dies Alone” program at Providence Centralia Hospital. NODA is a national program designed to support patients at the end of their lives with a dignified and compassionate death. No One Dies Alone consists of “compassionate companions” who volunteer their time and presence to provide bedside companionship to dying patients in their last hours and moments of life.
The NODA program is available in Centralia through the Providence Health Care Foundation.
The Jester Auto Museum and Event Center is located at 321 Hamilton Road.
Contact Jennifer Woodford at 360-827-7940 or Jennifer.Woodford@providnece.org for more information.
Seedpod Farm Festival and Craft Fair
Local crafters, artisans, farmers and more will converge upon Seedpod Farm in north Centralia for their annual Harvest Festival & Craft Fair.
Celebrating the harvest season, Seedpod Farm’s Harvest Festival & Craft Fair is open to the public and will also contain kid-friendly activities, live music and more. Come watch homesteading demonstrations, live music and much more.
The event is a great opportunity for the community to meet local producers and farmers, support local artisans and enjoy the fruits of the harvest season.
The Harvest Festival & Craft Fair takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit Seedpod Farm’s website at seedpodfarm.com.
Source: discoverlewiscounty.com
Ninth Annual Tea & Fashion Show
The ninth annual Tea & Fashion Show will be held 1-4 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Hotel, 117 West Magnolia St., Centralia.
The event will feature guest speaker Joli Winsett, a 20-year breast cancer survivor. A raffle will also take place. Tickets are $15 and available at HUBBUB, Book ‘n’ Brush and Smith’s Mercantile. Proceeds go toward local patients and their families with expenses incurred during cancer treatments as well as local education and outreach. Contact 360-304-8472 or lcbcsg2@gmail.com for more information.
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
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
Classic Movie Double Feature, Remembering Two Giants of Hollywood:Crosby & Finn 2 p.m., Morton Roxy, $5
Open Mic Gospel of song, testimony or instrument, 5 p.m., Ethel/Silver Creek Grange, 1624 Hw. 12, Ethel, 360-791-7467
Lego Ninjago Movie, 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, $9 adults, $8 seniors and students
Apple Press, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lincoln Creek Grange, 1500 Lincoln Creek Rd., Rochester, 360-520-9218
Creedence Revelation, 9 p.m., Lucky Eagle Casino, free, 360-273-2000
Quilt Making for Ukraine Orphanages, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Bethel Church, 132 Kirkland Rd., Chehalis, 360-736-2760
Harvest Festival & Craft Fair, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Seedpod Farm, 2330 Howard Ave., Centralia, 360-80794693
Libraries
Build & Play, 10:30 a.m.-noon., Centralia Timberland Library. For children age 2 to sixth grade, LEGO bricks, straws, blocks and interactive toys
Sensory Friendly Movie, 1:30 -3:30 p.m., Centralia Timberland Library. For children with special needs.
Music Makers, 11 a.m.-noon, Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library. For all children. Make a Latin American musical instrument.
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
Semiannual Model Train Show and Swap Meet, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Blue Pavilion Building, 2555 N National Ave, Chehalis, 360-985-7788 or 360-269-0921
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, October 15
Autumn Music Fest brings soloists and ensembles from area churches and choirs together for an inspirational musical program, which will begin at 4 p.m. at the Roxy Theater in Morton. Donations are welcome.
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
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
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/
Organizations
Semiannual Model Train Show and Swap Meet, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Blue Pavilion Building, 2555 N National Ave, Chehalis, 360-985-7788 or 360-269-0921.
Monday, October 16
Pinochle, 6 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-748-7241
Lego Ninjago Movie, 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, $8 adults, $7 seniors and students
Public Agencies
Tenino/Bucoda Community Coalition, 6-7:30 p.m., Tenino Elementary School, 360-493-2230, ext. 13
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
Fords Prairie Grange, potluck dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., 2640 W. Reynolds Ave., Centralia, 360-304-3419
Tuesday, Oct. 17
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
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
Libraries
Preschool Storytime and Playgroup, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Centralia Timberland Library, for children 3-6 years. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Includes unstructured play
PageTurners Book Discussion, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Centralia Timberland Library, for adults. Discuss The Distance Between Us, by Reyna Grande
LEGO Crew, 5:30-7 p.m., Vernetta Smith Chehalis Library, for all children
Fall Art Series, 4-6 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library, for adults and teens, create Zentangle art taught by certified instructor, materials provided
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 Cougar Squares dance club of Toledo fall square dance lesson, Salkum Fire Hall, 7 p.m.
Support Groups
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
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
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
Pre-diabetes/Diabetes Support Group, 10 a.m., Morton General Hospital, provided by Diane Hurley, 360-496-3591
Wednesday, October 18
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Mental Health Matters, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 10000 U.S. Highway 12, Rochester, 360-273-9884
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
GED Scholarship Concert, featuring The Stationary Stones, 7 p.m., Roxy Theatre, 223 W. Main St., Morton, free, donations taken at door, proceeds help provide GED testing scholarships
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
Twin Transit board meeting, 4 p.m., Twin Transit Administration Building, 212 E. Locust St., Centralia
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, 2 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
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
