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Fishing Derby
April 23 at Fort Borst Park; 9 a.m. to noon
Anyone is welcome to come participate in a fishing derby put on by the Lions Club. There will be drawings for prizes in three age groups, and hot dogs will be available to eat. Everything at the event, including food, will be free.
Girls Night Out
April 23, Downtown Centralia; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It's time to shop, dine and play in downtown Centralia for a Girls Night Out. Stop by The Station Coffee Bar and Bistro at 120B S. Tower, during the event’s timeframe for a guide to specials and prizes. A bag to fill with goodies along the way will also be provided. Cost is $5, with a portion going to Hope Alliance. Enjoy complimentary limousine service during the event. For information, go to girlsnightoutcentralia.com or call 360-736-4333.
Stream Team Earth Day Event
April 23 at the Borst Home Museum, 2030 Borst Ave., Centralia; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn about invasive weeds and the importance of riparian trees from guest speakers. Take part in removing invasive Italian arum and replanting native species. Snacks, shovels and work gloves will be provided. Wear long sleeves and work boots. Connect with your community and give back to the environment for Earth Day. Families are welcome.
For more information call 360-996-4560 or email Kenna.Fosnacht@lewiscdwa.com.
Chehalis Earth Day Clean-up
April 23, Lewis County Historical Museum, 599 NW Front St., Chehalis; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Experience Chehalis is holding an Earth Day Community Clean-up event and entrants can participate for as little of as long as they would like. Check in at the Lewis County Historical museum and sign up for one of the clean-up activities. Raffle tickets will be exchanged for full track bags full of litter. Call 360-345-1738 to register by April 14 and receive a free Experience Chehalis Earth Day t-shirt.
Potato Bake
April 23 at the Adna Grange, 123 Dieckman Road, Chehalis; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch costs $7 and will include a potato, toppings, a beverage, salad and dessert.
Wind Symphony
April 23 at Corbet Theatre on the Centralia College campus, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia; 7 p.m.
The Northwest Wind Symphony will hold a spring concert of all-American music. Tickets are $12 at the door or available in advance at Book ‘n’ Brush in Chehalis. For more information, visit www.northwestwindsymphony.org.
Riverside Fire Authority
April 27 at Station 2 headquarters, 1818 Harrison Ave., Centralia; 5 p.m.
These meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Spring Youth Fair
April 29, 30 and May 1 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Parking and admission are free on Friday, April 29 and throughout the fair for kids ages 5 and below. Saturday/Sunday parking costs $5 and admission is $5 per day for anyone age 13 or older, $4 per day for ages 6 through 12. Entries are open on April 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.springyouthfair.org.
Gate Community Club Plant Sale
April 30 at the Historic Gate City Schoolhouse, 16925 Moon Road SW, Rochester; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Proceeds from the plant sale will be used for improvements of the historic schoolhouse.
Spring Fling
April 30, Logan Hill Grange, 105 Hewitt Road, Chehalis; 1 to 5 p.m.
Clap your hands, stomp those feet, dance to that fine blue grass of the Dills Family Band. There will be music, hot dogs, potato chips, home-baked beans, cookies, and beverages for $10 per person. No charge for children 12 and under. Call 253-302-1955 or email raswino29@outlook.com for more information.
