Attendees peruse the offerings at the Arts and Crafts Fair hosted at the Mineral School. The annual fair will be returning to Mineral this weekend.
Thursday, July 4
Pinochle, 5:45 p.m., Hope Grange, 118 Antrim Road, Winlock, 360-520-0772
Public Agencies
Centralia Historic Preservation Commission, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia
All Timberland Regional libraries will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Organizations
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
Centralia Chehalis Vintage Auto Club, 7:30 p.m., Ramblin Jack’s Ribeye Restaurant, Napavine I-5 exit, 360-748-7390
Lewis County Voiture 83 of the 40 & 8, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-266-7055
Support Groups
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
Mind, Body, Spirit: Self-Care Group, 10 a.m., Mossyrock Outreach Center, provided by Diane Hurley, 360-496-3591
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
Al-Anon Family Group, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 10000 U.S. Highway 12 SW, Rochester, 360-736-1049
Friday, July 5
Mineral School Hosts Arts and Crafts Fair
The Mineral School, an artists’ residency in the beautiful mountain community of Mineral, will host its annual Arts & Crafts Fair to showcase the work of artists and crafters from around the region. Visit the historic school from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and peruse a variety of arts and crafts, including jewelry, paintings, photography, apparel, woodwork and more. Info: mineral-school.org.
Centralia Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Centralia Outlet Mall, next to Vanity Fair, www.centraliafarmersmarket.org
Organizations
Lewis County Writers Guild, 5 p.m., Station Coffee Bar & Bistro, Centralia, http://lewiscountywriters.wordpress.com/
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
Diabetic Support Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Gathering Place, Stillwaters Estates, 2800 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, 360-748-3177 or 360-736-9679
Friday Night Live, Narcotics Anonymous, 7-9 p.m., Dayspring Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2088 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, 360-508-6495
Saturday, July 6
Randle Lavender Week and Weekend Kicks Off
The Randle Lavender Week and Weekend celebrates the peak of the growing season starting Saturday at Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company in Randle, located at 136 Falls Road. There will be a full week of fresh lavender in bloom so come out and share in the beauty and aroma. On July 13-14, experience local crafts including
one of a kind jewelry, linens, crafts, and must have items. Tasty treats, sauces, local farm fresh items and demonstrations of machinery and process are all part of the event, including u-cut floral and culinary lavender varieties. Stroll the field, bring a picnic lunch. Free entry. Info: 253-318-2317.
Flood Valley Brewery in Chehalis presents Highwater Hilarities: July Edition. Chase Mayers is hosting again, with Josh Chambers, a stand-up comedian, improviser, and half of the award eligible comedy duo “The Ballard Boyz.” He performs at clubs, colleges, and casinos all over the country and has been a featured performer at Treefort Music Festival, Bumbershoot, and the San Diego ComicCon. Your July headliner is Adam Pasi, a Portland comic who is quickly becoming among the most recognized names in Northwestern comedy. Born in Tacoma, and raised on Army bases on the East Coast and in Germany, Adam’s unique outlook on life allows him to craft absurd yet relatable stories, culminating in admittedly ridiculous calls to arms. Adam has appeared on the IFC show “Portlandia” and has performed on the Limestone, Wenatchee, and Bridgetown comedy festivals. The show is from 8-10 p.m. Flood Valley is located at 289 NW Chehalis Ave. Cost is $10.
The Mineral School, an artists’ residency in the beautiful mountain community of Mineral, will host its annual Arts & Crafts Fair to showcase the work of artists and crafters from around the region. Visit the historic school from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and peruse a variety of arts and crafts, including jewelry, paintings, photography, apparel, woodwork and more. Info: mineral-school.org.
Chris Guenther and the Honky Tonk Drifters play the Paradise Resort RV Campground in Silver Creek starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 per vehicle at the gate. The resort is located at 173 Salem Plant Drive
Late Models, Legends, Tuners and Baby Grands at South Sound Speedway in Rochester. Races begin at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, active military and teenagers age 13-17, $10 for children age 6-10 and free for children 5 and younger. South Sound Speedway is located at 3730 183rd Avenue SW.
Club Mom Children’s Clothing Bank and Exchange, 1-3 p.m., Centralia Christian Church, 1215 W. Main St., 360-736-7655
Dance, Country Four and More, 7 p.m., South Union Grange, 10030 Tilley Road, near exit 99 off I-5, 360-352-2135
Pancake breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, $5, 206-948-2979
Open garden, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4162 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Tenino Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 213 Sussex Ave. W., 360-264-2317
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad summer excursion, 5 p.m. dinner train ride featuring magician Jeff Evans. Limited seating. Tickets cost $55 for adults and $25 for children.
Sunday, July 7
The Mineral School, an artists’ residency in the beautiful mountain community of Mineral, will host its annual Arts & Crafts Fair to showcase the work of artists and crafters from around the region. Visit the historic school from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and peruse a variety of arts and crafts, including jewelry, paintings, photography, apparel, woodwork and more. Info: mineral-school.org.
The Randle Lavender Week and Weekend celebrates the peak of the growing season starting July 6 at Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company in Randle, located at 136 Falls Road. There will be a full week of fresh lavender in bloom so come out and share in the beauty and aroma. On July 13-14, experience local crafts including one of a kind jewelry, linens, crafts, and must have items. Tasty treats, sauces, local farm fresh items and demonstrations of machinery and process are all part of the event, including u-cut floral and culinary lavender varieties. Stroll the field, bring a picnic lunch. Free entry. Info: 253-318-2317.
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
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, July 8
Game Night, Fords Prairie Grange, 2640 Reynolds Ave., Centralia, potluck dinner 6 p.m., 360-918-1356
Pinochle, 5:45 p.m., Hope Grange, 118 Antrim Road, Winlock, 360-520-0772
Teddy Bear Picnic, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene at 119 W. First Street in Centralia. Cost is $10. Dawn Oryzak, director of Love, Inc., will speak, as will Donna Paris, an inspirational speaker from Portland, Oregon. To reserve a stop, call Kay at 360-269-2449 or Val at 360-748-4722 or email kmills13@hotmail.com. The event is sponsored by the Centralia-Chehalis Christian Women’s Connection.
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
Centralia Historic Preservation Commission, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia, 360-330-7695
Lewis County Board of Health, 1:30 p.m., BOCC Board Room, second floor, Lewis County Courthouse, agenda available at http://goo.gl/zKXB3, 360-740-1148
Centralia Parks Board, 5 p.m., Fort Borst Park Kitchen 2, 360-330-7662
Mossyrock Fire Department, fire commissioners, noon, main station, 137 E. Main St., Mossyrock, 360-983-3456
Grays Harbor Fire District 1, 7 p.m., Oakville Fire Hall, 360-273-6541
Lewis County Cemetery District 4, 6 p.m., Randle Fire Station annex, 360-494-4031
Napavine Planning Commission, 6 p.m., 407 Birch Ave. SW, Napavine, 360-262-3547, ext. 213
Organizations
Chehalis American Legion Post 22, general meeting, 4 p.m., 555 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-740-7889
