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From left, The Pumpkin Patch staff Stacie Kinne, Carri Crockett and Candi Danielson pose for a photo on Sunday, Sept. 24 during opening weekend for Centralia pumpkin patch’s 2023 season.

Pumpkin season begins: here’s a list of local pumpkin patches open this autumn

Saturday, Sept. 23. was the first official day of fall, meaning it’s time to rain-proof the patio and pick out the right pumpkin for the porch. The local grocery store is always an … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/25/23

Photo: Bowmans celebrate 50 years of marriage

Peter and Rosalie Bowman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 22, 1973. “It’s been a great 50 years and we would do it again!” Peter Bowman wrote. The … more

9/25/23

Heidi MacDonald, with Lady MacDonald’s Gourmet Foods, cuts a sunflower plant at Pine Street Plaza during her Centralia Farmers Market debut in May 2022. MacDonald will be among the presenters at the Oct. 14 Gardening for Everyone event at Centralia College.

‘Gardening for Everyone’ and more: Lewis County Master Gardeners hosting free educational events next month

Looking for tips and tricks to improve your green thumb over this winter heading into next spring? Anyone interested in doing so will have two opportunities next month thanks to the Washington State … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/25/23

Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival royalty wave from a float along Carlisle Avenue in October 2022.

Focusing on farming: Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival returns the first weekend in October

Lewis County has no shortage of festivals and celebrations. From Winlock Egg Day and Toledo Cheese Days festivals to the Napavine Funtime Festival, the Morton Loggers’ Jubilee and … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/22/23

Chanelle Schanz, her daughter Summer, decendants of Kenneth Arnold, and Lewis County Historical Museum Director Jason Mattson continue to throw mini frisbees out to the crowd in front of the museum to celebrate the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party in September 2022. These saucers, unlike the ones Arnold saw in skies above Mt. Rainier on June 24, 1947, were identifiable. Photo by Owen Sexton.

Community Calendar: Chehalis Flying Saucer Party; ‘Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat’ documentary screening; Potato bake

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email news@chronline.com Chehalis Flying Saucer Party Sept. 22 and 23 in Downtown Chehalis; event and speaker times vary Hosted by the … more

9/22/23

‘Fly into Fall’ fashion show being held in Tenino next week

Organized by the Iron Works Boutique and the Sandstone Cafe, the “Fly into Fall” fashion show will be held in The Kodiak Room in downtown Tenino on Wednesday, Sept. 27. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/22/23

Isaac Flores smiles and holds up a Timberland Regional Library card with a picture of his art on the front alongside a first place certificate for his design at his Centralia residence on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

Centralia boy’s contest-winning art appears on Timberland Regional Library cards

Equipment necessary for the favorite hobbies of 10-year-old Isaac Flores, of Centralia, doesn’t show up on the top of the page after an Amazon.com search for “cool gifts for 10-year-old … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 9/22/23

FILE PHOTO — An art installation is moved from the Rectangle Gallery in Centralia in April 2022.

Visitors welcome at 14 ARTrails studios across greater Lewis County this weekend

ARTrails of Southwest Washington, a nonprofit that joins local artists of all kinds, will host the final stretch of its annual studio tour this weekend, with 14 locations in Lewis and South Thurston … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/20/23

In focus: Lewis County sisters both earn grand champion awards for pigs at state fair

"Sisters Kairi Ayers Guenther, a 2023 Napavine High School graduate and current Centralia College student, and Kenzington Guenther, a Napavine fourth grader, each were awarded Grand Champion awards … more

9/20/23

Dancing horses from Rancho MC in Kent prance their way down East State Street in Mossyrock for the Mexican Independence Day parade on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Mexican Independence Day celebration in Mossyrock draws thousands

Thanks to some radio stations up north, thousands of people showed up in Mossyrock on Saturday, Sept. 16, for the city’s second annual Mexican Independence Day celebration, Mossyrock Mayor … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/18/23

The flags of the USS Nicholas, DD-449, and the USS O'Bannon, DD-250, are seen flying on Thursday, Sept. 14, on top of the Nicholas' mast which is now displayed in front of the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis.

Historic World War II destroyer’s mast now standing outside of the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis

Following a nearly three-year-long ordeal trying to get memorial design plans approved, John Bailey, 78, has finally succeeded in preserving one of the last two remaining pieces of the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/18/23

An Anna’s hummingbird hovers at a feeder in Chehalis on Thursday morning in the sun.

Beak of the Week: Photos don’t do an Anna’s hummingbird justice

Looking at a photo of an Anna’s hummingbird, the most common of these small, pollinating birds in Washington, doesn’t do them justice. Males and females alike have an iridescent, … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 9/18/23

Shaden Beaber, pictured at center, was honored at a Seattle Mariners game on Aug. 27 and received a $1,000 award, $500 of which went to Lintott Elementary School as a classroom grant.

Chehalis kindergarten teacher honored as ‘Teacher of the Week’ at Seattle Mariners game

James W. Lintott Elementary School kindergarten teacher Shaden Beaber is one of 24 teachers across Western Washington chosen to receive a 2023 Teacher of the Week award from Seattle Sports 710 AM, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/15/23

Don Bowman and Jan Wigley cut a make-shift ribbon held by Tenino City Council Members Linda Gotovac and Jason Lawton while Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier looks on during the city's Tenino Railroad Day event in September 2022.

Tenino Depot Museum hosting second annual Railroad Day Saturday

Following the success of the inaugural Tenino Railroad Day celebration last year, the event to the Tenino Depot Museum Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “The Northern … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/15/23

Chris Judd speaks during a United Way “Community Impact Luncheon” hosted at the Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Thursday, Sept. 7.

United Way of Lewis County to host ‘Pints With Purpose’ brewfest fundraiser in October, seeks event volunteers

On Saturday, Oct. 7, the United Way of Lewis County will host its “Pints with Purpose” brewfest fundraiser at The Orchard at Sunshine Hill, located at 2178 S. Scheuber Road in Chehalis, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/15/23

Paul, a professional yo-yo player, brings NED’s Mindset Mission to Orin C. Smith Elementary School in Chehalis on Friday, Sept. 15.

Show teaches Orin Smith Elementary students about having a growth mindset through storytelling and yo-yo tricks

Getting to school can be challenging for a lot of kids, but it’s safe to say no Orin Smith Elementary School students had as eventful a journey to get to the Chehalis school Friday morning than … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 9/15/23

Fair Association President Jerry Owens introduces Little Miss Friendly finalists on opening day of the Southwest Washington Fair, Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Demonstrators, vendors honored by Southwest Washington Fair Association awards

Shortly after the Southwest Washington Fair wrapped up in mid-August, the Southwest Washington Fair Association announced awards and fundraising results from its fair booth. The fair association … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/15/23

David Lichtenstein and JuggleMania’s Rhys Thomas throw bats into the air while juggling during a Vaudeville-esque show at Mount Rainier National Park on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Vaudeville skit at Mount Rainier offers creative and comedic lesson about bats

If you ask Dr. Tara Chestnut, a wildlife ecologist, the circus is always in town. The performers start just before sunset, arriving in theatrical twirls as they fly through the air. Best … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep /isabel@chronline.com | 9/13/23

This courtesy photo of a natural amphitheater shows the location for an outdoor concert on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Local classic rock act to play ‘natural amphitheater’ in Chehalis Saturday

Tickets are on sale for a Saturday, Sept. 16, performance in Chehalis by local classic rock act “Soul Purpose” at 3:30 p.m. in what event organizers are calling “Lewis … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/13/23

Drinks are served and games are played at The Juice Box during a “Nineties New York New Year's” event in 2021.

Minnesota-based bluegrass band performing at The Juice Box in Centralia next month

Folk music fans are invited to The Juice Box Public House on Saturday, Oct. 21, for a concert featuring the bluegrass sounds of the Minnesota-based Pert Near Sandstone band. Located at 216 S. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/11/23