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Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre presents “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
July 26-29 at Tenino High School 500 W. Second St., Tenino; 7 p.m. on weekdays, 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre will present its summer musical, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Tenino High School beginning Thursday, July 20.
General admission is $15 for adults and $13 for students and seniors. A pay-what-you-can performance is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at https://teninoyoungathearttheatre.org/tickets/.
Ryderwood Centennial
July 28-30; Ryderwood; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 28, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 29, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 30
Ryderwood is Celebrating its 100th birthday on July 28-30. Ryderwood is a town with two histories: it was created as the largest logging town until 1953, then became the oldest +55 community, and is now rich in history from both More information on Ryderwood, including a schedule of events for the centennial celebration, can be found at ryderwood.org.
TOAD presents ‘The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition’
July 28-30 at the Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St., Centralia; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday
The Theatre of Arts Discipline (TOAD) will present “The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition” at the Evergreen Playhouse July 28-30.
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg and featuring original songs from a variety of rock and pop artists, “The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition” follows Spongebob and his friends as they come together to save Bikini Bottom from a looming volcano eruption, according to the show’s website.
The cast features youth ages 8-18 who are enrolled in TOAD’s summer camp.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or through email at toadinc@gmail.com.
For more information, call TOAD at 360-996-4511.
Coal Creek Auction drop-off
July 28 at 558 Coal Creek Road, Chehalis; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Birds, eggs, rabbits, buckets, cages and animal-related items are accepted. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. the following day. For those who need to drop off those roosters you didn’t know you were buying in May, now is the time. Funds can be collected on Saturday or can be donated to the auction’s nonprofit of choice.
2023 Chehalis Music in the Park Concert Series
July 28 at Recreation Park, 401 SW Parkland Drive in Chehalis; 7 p.m.
Free to attend, enjoy the music of Randy and Jason Linder, and the Traveling Wilburys Revue in the second of three free concerts organized by the City of Chehalis.
ChehalisFest will take to the Mint City streets on Saturday
ChehalisFest, an annual summer celebration hosted by community organization Experience Chehalis, will hit the streets of the Mint City on July 29 for people of all ages.
The festival offers activities for kids and families, car fanatics and “folks of all ages” throughout the day, according to an Experience Chehalis news release.
Events will include live music, a vendor fair, and sales and events at businesses downtown.
ChehalisFest begins with a blueberry pancake breakfast at the Lewis County Historical Museum from 8 to 11 a.m. A street fair will be held near the intersection of Prindle Street and Chehalis Avenue with games, face painting, balloon art and Gemini Events’ ChehalisFest vendors selling local arts and crafts.
Experience Chehalis will also host a scavenger hunt at outdoor locations throughout the downtown area. With each location visited, participants will earn entries into a drawing for $200 in local gift cards. New this year, according to a news release, participants will also earn special discounts and giveaways at nearby businesses.
Garbe’s is sponsoring the annual ChehalisFest Car Show. Registration opens at 7 a.m. and the car show kicks off at 9 a.m. Awards will be announced at 3 p.m.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Chehalis, the Veterans Memorial Museum and Experience Chehalis.
Musicians will perform near the car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will move inside Garbe’s in the afternoon. Garbe’s will host a beer garden from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Prindle Street.
Totally Pawsome and Shona’s Food Company will be hosting anniversary celebrations, according to Experience Chehalis, and the Southwest Washington Dance Center will host performances throughout the day.
“ChehalisFest is made possible through the collaborative efforts of local businesses, sponsors, and volunteers who have dedicated their time and resources to create an exceptional celebration that brings the community together,” the news release stated.
Find more details about the day’s activities on the ChehalisFest Facebook page and at www.experiencechehalis.com/chehalisfest.
Tenino Farmers Market
July 29 in the 200 block of Sussex Avenue in downtown Tenino; 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
The Tenino Farmers Market is open each Saturday through the end of September.
Lewis County Fire District 5 levy community meeting
July 29 at the Newaukum Golf Course clubhouse, 153 Newaukum Golf Drive ; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Residents of the fire district are invited to a community meeting to discuss the levy on the upcoming Aug. 1 primary election ballot.
M.U.S.I.K. Extravaganza
July 29, Pine Street Plaza in Centralia; 7 p.m.
The Lewis County Music Teachers Association will host “an evening of musical frivolity” called M.U.S.I.K. Extravaganza on Saturday, July 29. The name is an acronym for Musically Unique Students Inspiring Konzerts.
Talented musicians will perform creative acts for the audience to raise funds for local students struggling to make ends meet, according to organizers.
The event is free to attend, but attendees can use dollar bills to vote for their favorite musical entertainers. Attendees are asked to bring their own seating.
All proceeds will go to the Dorothy Parker Memorial Grant Fund to help students pay for music lessons. Students in Lewis County ages 6 to 18 can apply for assistance with music lessons. Visit lewiscountymusicteachers.org for information and to apply.
For additional information, contact Kay Morton at 360-520-2440 or musicmakerkay@q.com.
Community Integrated Health Services Public Operating Board meetings
July 31 at 1217 Mellen St., Centralia
Meeting will be held in virtual format and in-person.
Chehalis Farmers Market
Aug. 1 at Boistfort Street in Downtown Chehalis; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Chehalis Farmers Market is on Tuesdays.
2023 Chehalis Music in the Park Concert Series
Aug. 4 at Recreation Park, 401 SW Parkland Drive in Chehalis; 7 p.m.
Free to attend, enjoy the music of Linda “Peaches” Tavani of Peaches & Herb, and the Prohibition Band in the last of three free concerts organized by the City of Chehalis.
Mossyrock Blueberry Festival
Aug. 4-6 at Klickitat Prairie Park, Mossyrock; opens at 10 a.m.
Blueberries from local farms are available for sale, music, games and other festivities take place throughout the day, including blueberry pie eating contests and more. The festival also includes Civil War reenactments and other historical displays. For more information, visit https://mossyrockfestivals.org.
Road Rebels Mossyrock Car Show
Aug. 5 in downtown Mossyrock; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A part of the Mossyrock Blueberry Festival, classic and custom cars will be on display for attendees to see.
AntiqueFest
Aug. 5-7 in downtown Centralia
This annual event fills the streets of downtown Centralia with sales on antiques from a variety of antique, thrift and consignment stores.
Doty General Store Car Show
Aug. 5 at the Doty General Store, 212 Stevens Road in Doty; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hosted by the Hub City Cruisers, car enthusiasts are invited to check out classic and custom cars outside of the Doty General Store. Attendees can enjoy burgers and ice cream, and a 50/50 raffle will be held as well.
Tenino Farmers Market
Aug. 5 in the 200 block of Sussex Avenue in downtown Tenino; 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
The Tenino Farmers Market is open each Saturday through the end of September.
Chehalis Farmers Market
Aug. 8 at Boistfort Street in Downtown Chehalis; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Chehalis Farmers Market is on Tuesdays.
Winlock Cemetery District Public Meeting
Aug. 9 at 407 Cowlitz Road, Winlock; 7 p.m.
The public is invited to this meeting. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month.
Morton Loggers’ Jubilee
Aug. 10 to 13 at 451 Knittles Way, Morton
The “Grandaddy of all Logging Shows,” this weekend of events celebrates the history of loggers in Morton with a parade, lawnmower races, a pageant and logging show competition featuring ax throwing, tree topping, pole climbing and many other categories.
Visit loggersjubilee.com for more information.
Onalaska Volunteer Firefighters Car Show
Aug. 12 at the Lewis County Fire District 1 fire station, 1733 state Highway 508 in Onalaska; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join the volunteer firefighters of Lewis County Fire District 1 for their annual car show to see classic cars, motorcycles and fire trucks on display.
Gemini Events’ Vendor Blender
Aug. 12 at the Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW. Veterans Way in Chehalis; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors and companies from throughout the county will be on hand for Gemini Events’ Vendor Blender, which will be held outside the Veterans Memorial Museum. For more information, email geminieventsanddesign@gmail.com.
Tenino Farmers Market
Aug. 12 in the 200 block of Sussex Avenue in downtown Tenino; 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
The Tenino Farmers Market is open each Saturday through the end of September.
Founders Day Celebration
Aug. 12 at George Washington Park, 110 S. Silver St. in Centralia; 3 to 8 p.m.
Join your neighbors for a celebration of Centralia’s founding father, George Washington, organized by the Centralia Downtown Association. Free to attend, families can enjoy music and family-friendly activities.
Hot Rods for Holli Car Show
Aug. 13 at the Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW. Veterans Way in Chehalis; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gearheads and car enthusiasts are invited to the museum for a car show.
Evergreen Playhouse Season 64 general auditions
Aug. 14-15 at the Evergreen Playhouse, 226 W. Center St. in Centralia; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
General Auditions for the entire 2023-2024 Season will be held Monday, Aug. 14 and Tuesday, Aug. 15. A list of shows, performance dates and audition instructions are available online at https://evergreenplayhouse.com/. Drop-ins are welcome. Video auditions will be accepted up until 7 p.m. on Aug. 15.
