Saturday, Sept. 15
Providence Centralia Plans Wellness Event
Healthier Together, a wellness event and fun walk/run for all ages sponsored by Providence Centralia Hospital, will be held Saturday.
The event will be 8-11 a.m. in the Providence Professional Building parking lot, 1010 Scheuber Road, Centralia.
Registration for the 5k walk/run will be 8-8:45 a.m., with the first 300 registrants getting a free T-shirt. All participants will receive a ticket for a door prize drawing. Stretching and running advice from Providence physical therapists will be 8:45-9 a.m. The event will start at 9.
The Kids Dash, a shorter run for kids up to age 12, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Advance registration for the runs may be made at ProvRegister.org. They are being organized by the Run Amok Irish Running Club.
Also offered at the wellness event will be health screenings for cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as health tips.
For more information, call 360-330-8535.
Artists to Display Works at Annual ARTrails Studio Tour
West Lewis County artists will be displaying their works during the annual ARTrails of Southwest Washington Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16 and Sept. 22-23.
The artwork displays will range from Littlerock in Thurston County to Vader.
A list of participating artists and the display locations can be found at ARTrailsofSWW.org.
Tour participants can identify the artists they want to visit, or just pick a starting point and see all of them. Signs will point to the art display locations.
Artwork will be available for sale at individual studios and at the Exhibition Gallery at the Centralia Train Depot.
Some studios will provide the opportunity to work in the artist’s medium. Among those are Karen McInturff (handmade felt) at 801 K St. Centralia, and JoAnne Watson (bird silhouette painting) at 194 Summerside Drive, also Centralia.
Flapjack fundraiser, 8-10 a.m., Chehalis Applebee’s, $10 per person, includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and coffee or juice, purchase tickets at door, proceeds go to the restoration of Rotary Riverside Park, Centralia
Club Mom Children’s Clothing Bank and Exchange, 1-3 p.m., Centralia Christian Church, 1215 W. Main St., 360-736-7655
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
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
Gun and Knife Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Blue Pavilion, Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
ARTrails of Southwest Washington Exhibition Gallery, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 15-23, Centralia Train Depot, ARTrailsofSWW.org
Hispanic Festival, 2-6 p.m., TransAlta Commons, Centralia College
Timberland Valley Dog Fanciers All Breed Dog Show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, free admission, timberlandvalleydogfanciers.com, 360-748-7797
Book sale, Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Centralia library, proceeds benefit library events and services, 360-951-9726
Dinner and bingo fundraiser, dinner 4 p.m., bingo 6 p.m., includes pulled pork sandwiches, salad, dessert, two bingo card backs, $20, raffles and 50/50 drawings, hosted by Napavine Trinity Rebekahs, 111 W. Washington, Napavine
Breakfast fundraiser, pancakes and eggs or biscuits and gravy, 7-11 a.m., sponsored by Cowlitz Prairie Grange, 5184 Jackson Highway, Toledo, $5, proceeds to replace Grange hall water pump, 360-864-2774, 360-266-7955, 360-864-2023
“The Meg,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG-13, adults $9, students and seniors $8, 360-496-0541
“Exploring Art in Nature,” noon-3 p.m., Discovery Trail, 1545 Goodrich Road, Centralia, all materials provided, led by local artists, tickets at chehalislandtrust.org/talks, for information email chehalislandtrust.org
Libraries
Boat Making, for children, 10:30 a.m., Chehalis
Adult Art Series: Rock Painting, for teens and adults, noon, Randle
Organizations
Washington Old Time Fiddlers’ Association, jam session and business meeting, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cooks Hill Community Church, 2400 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, acoustic music only, 360-785-3139
Oakview Little Opry, 6-9 p.m., Oakview Grange, 2715 N. Pearl St., Centralia, potato bake dinner and dessert for $8, live bluegrass by Prairie Fire, $5 tickets, 2 for $8
Community meal, 1-3 p.m., Rotary Riverside Park, Centralia, free, sponsored by Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, Chehalis, 360-623-9438
Sunday, Sept. 16
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
Randle Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 115 Hampton Road, 360-520-0327
Gun and Knife Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blue Pavilion, Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
ARTrails Studio Tour, ARTrailsofSWW.org
Timberland Valley Dog Fanciers All Breed Dog Show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, free admission, timberlandvalleydogfanciers.com, 360-748-7797
Monday, Sept. 17
Former White House Floral Designer to Give College Talk
Chehalis native Laura Dowling will be giving a free presentation called “Floral Diplomacy at the White House” at 6 p.m. Monday at the TransAlta Commons on the Centralia College campus.
She will share tips for creating “the ultimate bouquet” and give a sneak preview of her new book “Wreaths,” which is due out in October. Her books will be available for purchase and signing.
Dowling served as chief floral designer at the White House from 2009 until 2015. As creative director for flowers and décor, she managed White House floral design for thousands of official and private events, including state dinners, parties, receptions and large-scale installations, such as the Fourth of July, Halloween and the iconic White House Christmas.
Her lush and lively floral creations also graced the White House state rooms, East and West Wing offices, Camp David and the presidential private residence. As chief floral designer, Dowling launched innovative strategic partnerships with the nation’s top artists and designers, White House policy staff, including the Office of Science and Technology and Presidential Innovation Fellows, creating imaginative, cutting-edge décor and flowers.
After the resignation of the previous chief floral designer in 2009, a White House Florist Competition commenced. Dowling entered the search, and following the nationwide competition, she was selected by former first lady Michelle Obama in October 2009 to be chief floral designer at the White House.
Dowling received an associate of arts degree from Centralia College, a bachelor of arts degree in political science and master’s degree in public administration from the University of Washington. Prior to her White House assignment, Dowling was senior manager of Strategic Communications at The Nature Conservancy.
“The Meg,” 7 p.m., Roxy Theater, Morton, rated PG-13, adults $8, students and seniors $7, 360-496-0541
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
Synergy Networking Group, 8:45 a.m., Chehalis Denny’s, all welcome
Tuesday, Sept. 18
Oregon Woman to Speak at Genealogical Society Meeting
Pam Vestal, of West Linn, Oregon, will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday meeting of the Lewis County Genealogical Society.
The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2190 Jackson Highway, Chehalis.
Vestal is a professional genealogist, author, speaker and owner of Generations Genealogy LLC. Her topic will be “Beyond Names: Filling in the Stories of Our Female Ancestors.”
For more information, call Kirsten Simons, 360-827-9125.
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, 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
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, 9 a..m., Twin Transit Administration Building, 212 E. Locust St., Centralia
Libraries
Preschool Storytime and Play Group, for children 3-6 years, 10:30 a.m., Centralia
LEGO Crew, for children, 3:30 p.m., Chehalis
PageTurners Book Discussion, for adults, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” by Sherman Alexie, 5:30 p.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
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, 360-237-4082, 360-269-2531
Pre-diabetes/Diabetes Support Group, 10 a.m., Morton General Hospital, provided by Diane Hurley, 360-496-3591
