Mount Rainier is seen in the backdrop as visitors mingle around vendors at the flea market in May, 2018 in downtown Packwood.
Thursday, Aug. 29
Pinochle, 5:45 p.m., Hope Grange, 118 Antrim Road, Winlock, 360-520-0772
Gather Church’s food and clothing bank is open every Thursday at 5 p.m. with a free dinner at 6 p.m. at 408 West Main Street in Centralia.
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
Support Groups
Connections, NAMI Lewis County, 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
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
A grief recovery seminar and support group will meet at Mountain View Baptist Church on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m., starting August 29. The course will end on November 21, 2019
The church is located at 1201 W Belmont Ave in Centralia. For further information contact Dr, Bruce Brier at 360-827-217, or the Church at 360-736-1139.
Friday, Aug. 30
Packwood’s Labor Day Flea Market returns for four days of shopping from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Scores of vendors set up shop throughout Packwood, offering wares and selling away throughout the weekend. Info: 360-492-7365.
Oregon Trail music and dancing, open mic with Side Kicks Band, 7 p.m., Cowlitz Prairie Grange, 360-864-2023
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
Friday Night Live, Narcotics Anonymous, 7-9 p.m., Dayspring Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2088 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, 360-508-6495
Saturday, Aug. 31
Packwood’s Labor Day Flea Market returns for four days of shopping from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Scores of vendors set up shop throughout Packwood, offering wares and selling away throughout the weekend. Info: 360-492-7365.
The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad Dinner Train hosts dinner rides through the summer. Join the weekend excursions at 1 and 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, through Aug. 31. At 5 p.m. each Saturday an extended riverview excursion features the popular Dinner Train, in addition to regular seating. Reserve online at steamtrainride.com. Walkups for regular rides only. Prices range from $12 to $20 depending on excursion. Dinner Train rides are $25 for youth and $55 for Adults. Cab rides are also available
The Washington Wine Express is coming to Elbe, featuring a train ride, wine tastings and refreshments. Hosted by the Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum, the train ride is from noon to 4:30 p.m. and starts at 54124 Mountain Highway East, Elbe. Enjoy a ride through the forests and foothills south of Mount Rainier. Advanced registration is required. Info: 360-492-6000.
Chris Guenther and the Honky Tonk Drifters play starting at 6 p.m. at Thousand Trails, located at 228 Centralia Alpha Road, Chehalis. Cost is gate admission. Info: 360-262-9489.
Super Late Model 100, Vintage Modifieds, Hobby Stocks and Legends Regional Qualifier 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 ages 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
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
Gather Church’s food and clothing bank is open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 100 Rock Street in Centralia.
Sunday, Sept. 1
Packwood’s Labor Day Flea Market returns for four days of shopping from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Scores of vendors set up shop throughout Packwood, offering wares and selling away throughout the weekend. Info: 360-492-7365.
The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad Dinner Train hosts dinner rides through the summer. Join the weekend excursions at 1 and 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, through Aug. 31. At 5 p.m. each Saturday an extended riverview excursion features the popular Dinner Train, in addition to regular seating. Reserve online at steamtrainride.com. Walkups for regular rides only. Prices range from $12 to $20 depending on excursion. Dinner Train rides are $25 for youth and $55 for Adults. Cab rides are also available
The Rust or Shine Car Show and Music Festival is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Museum, located at 100 SW Veterans Way in Chehalis. The event includes handmade trophies, prizes and raffles, live bands, a Chicago-style pinup contest and food by Hot Mess Haul. Info: 360-740-8875
Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Forest Grange, 3397 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Dancing, Swing Stuff, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Swede Hall, Rochester, 360-350-2423
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, Sept. 2
Packwood’s Labor Day Flea Market returns for four days of shopping from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Scores of vendors set up shop throughout Packwood, offering wares and selling away throughout the weekend. Info: 360-492-7365.
Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council Labor Day Picnic, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Washington Park, 100 S. Pearl St., Centralia. The event includes free food, refreshments and children’s entertainment.
Pinochle, 5:45 p.m., Hope Grange, 118 Antrim Road, Winlock, 360-520-0772
Organizations
Lewis County Republican Central Committee, dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m., Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis, 360-736-4500
Centralia Bridge Club, noon, Unity Church, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-748-1753, hraj@localaccess.com
Writer’s Forum, 7-9 p.m., 4162 Jackson Highway, Chehalis, 360-262-0525
Synergy Networking Group, 8:45 a.m., Chehalis Denny’s
Support Groups
NAMI Lewis County Family Support Group, 5 p.m., Fiddlers Coffee, 1220 Mellen St., Centralia, upstairs at the big table.
