Saturday, June 9
Marine Corps League Auxiliary to Hold Fundraiser at Applebee’s
The Auxiliary for the Marine Corps League will be hosting a breakfast fundraiser 8-10 a.m. Saturday at the Chehalis Applebeel’s. The auxiliary will be raising money to mail Christmas gifts to troops in Afghanistan.
The $10 tickets will provide a breakfast of two pancakes, two bacon strips, two sausage links, two eggs and a beverage.
Recycling Event Planned for Pe Ell
Lewis County residents will have the opportunity to recycle passenger and light truck tires, on or off the rim, at a reduced price Saturday in Pe Ell.
The recycling event will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. near the Town Hall office, 111 S. Main St.
Residential customers may bring in up to 25 passenger and light truck tires at 50 cents each during the special event, said Melanie Case, recycling program coordinator for the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, which is organizing the event with officials at the town of Pe Ell. Cash or check will be accepted for the tire payment.
Several other materials may be recycled for free: appliances, including freezers, refrigerators, stoves, hot water tanks, washers, dryers and dish washers; computer monitors, CPUs, laptops and televisions; and yard debris such as grass clippings, branches and leaves.
Sensitive document shredding will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, too. Customers may bring in up to three bags or boxes of sensitive documents they would like shredded and then recycled.
Anyone with questions about the event or recycling in general may call 740-1452, or Pe Ell Town Hall at 291-3543.
Sunday, June 10
‘Wizard of Oz’ Auditions to Start
Auditions for the Centralia College East and Fire Mountain Arts Council’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz” will be held in Morton starting on Sunday at 2 p.m., followed by Wednesday at 2 p.m. and Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m.
Call backs by appointment will be at noon on June 16. All auditions will be at Centralia College East, 701 Airport Way, Morton.
“The Wizard of Oz” cast includes:
• Three principal women’s roles (Dorothy, Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch)
• Three principal men’s roles (Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow)
• Two supporting roles (The Wizard and Uncle Henry)
• Six dancers who will be living scenery and actors, too
• A large ensemble — Munchkins, Winkies, Flying Monkeys and Ozzians — with some minor speaking roles, some singing and some possible dancing
Most major roles are doubled (i.e., The Professor/The Wizard), and many roles may be flexible in regard to age or gender.
Those who are auditioning are asked to show up ready to read lines, sing and participate in simple choreography. To audition for a singing role, prospective cast members should prepare contrasting musical selections (one a cappella and the other accompanied). A pianist will be on hand. Those who wish to audition by appointment should contact director Lynne Olmos.
Musicians should contact Brad Nelson to play in the orchestra.
Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday, June 25, (except July 4) to dress rehearsal Aug 2.
Those who are cast will receive a rehearsal schedule that will specify which of the rehearsals they need to attend.
Participants may register for one or more Centralia College classes.
Performances, at the Roxy Theater in Morton, will be Friday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 12, 2 p.m.
For more information, contact the following or check the web page:
Artistic director — Lynne Olmos (360) 360-388-6577 (cell) lolmos@mossyrock.k12.wa.us or ivylynne@hotmail.com
Music directors — Martha Sturgeon (360) 269-3716, inerje@tds.net, and Brad Nelson (360) 496-6599 or (360) 496-1244, bnelson@lewiscounty.com
Technical director — Paul Olmos (360) 388-6576, paul@lewiscounty.com
Producers — Kelli Bloomstrom (360) 736-9391 ext.380 or (360) 496-5022, kbloomstrom@centralia.edu, and April Doolittle (360) 496-5599, sunrise@lewiscounty.com
The web page will include further details, such as the cast of characters and a synopsis of the play: http://www.centralia.edu/cce/oz
Cowgirl’s Dream Band to Visit Roxy
The Roxy Theater in Morton will host Cowgirl’s Dream Band at 7 p.m. Sunday. The band plays traditional country swing music such as “I’m An Old Cowhand,” “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Detour.”
The group Includes Kristi and Steve Nebel on rhythm and lead guitars plus vocals, Toby Hanson on accordion and Mike Friel on drums. Yes, please dance! Tickets at door are $15, and $5 for students 21 and under.
For additional information, call (360) 496-3344.
Charlie Walker to Headline Gospel Jubilee
Singer/songwriter Charlie Walker will be the special guest at the Twin City Gospel Jubilee at 6 p.m. Sunday.
The event will be at the Calvary Assembly of God, 302 E. Main St., Centralia. This is a free concert with an offering being taken.
For more information, call Carl Hendrix at 736-0788.
Walkers to Look for ‘Wild Things’ on Seminary Hill
“Where the Wild Things Are” is the topic of an event Sunday at Centralia’s Seminary Hill Natural Area.
Wildlife biologists Blake Murden and Claudine Reynolds will lead a hands-on, family-friendly activity and walk. Participants will be looking for creatures that live in and around the forest and learn more about their habitats.
The event will be 1-3 p.m.
Centralia Cheerleaders to Serve Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s
The Centralia High School cheerleaders are holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser 8-10 a.m. Sunday at Applebee’s in Chehalis.
Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased from any Centralia High School cheerleader or by calling (360) 520-3910. Tickets can be purchased at the door also.
Cheerleaders will be doing everything from serving food to washing dishes.
Monday, June 11
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Tuesday, June 12
Centralia College Vocal Ensembles, Jazz Band to Perform
The Centralia College Vocal Ensembles and Jazz Band are joining together Tuesday to present their first “Dessert Concert” — an evening of love songs, show tunes, and dessert.
“Dessert Concert” will be at 7 p.m. at Harrison Square Presbyterian Church, 1227 Harrison Ave., Centralia.
The Centralia College Jazz Band will accompany the Vocal Ensembles on several numbers arranged by Johnny Toulouse (Centralia College Music student), in addition to playing a few tunes on their own. The program includes: “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast,” “Listen” from “Dreamgirls,” “Wheels of a Dream” from “Ragtime,” “Sun and Moon” from “Miss Saigon,” and “Sing, Sing, Sing.” They are also planning to sing several selections from “Mamma Mia”: “I Have a Dream,” “Waterloo” and “Mamma Mia.”
Desserts will be served to the audience. Seating is limited to those with tickets. Tickets may be obtained free of charge by emailing rwoodcock@centralia.edu.
Donations will be collected in order to purchase new pianos for the practice rooms at Centralia College.
This event is sponsored by Pro Musica, the Centralia College music club.
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