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To submit an event to be published in the Community Calendar, email reporter Isabel Vander Stoep at isabel@chronline.com. Please include information as well as a contact number.
Penny Playground and Chehalis Sports Complex Grand Opening
Aug. 6 at Recreation Park, 221 SW 13th St., Chehalis; 5:30 p.m.
The Chehalis Foundation will host this “fun-filled” evening to celebrate the grand opening of Penny Playground & Chehalis Sports Complex. This event is open to the public. Music in the park will follow at 6:30 p.m.
Train Ride Fundraiser for Free Clinic
Aug. 6 at the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St., Chehalis; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; tickets at healthandhope.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/888284
Ride the steam train for $40 to support the local Health & Hope Medical Outreach free clinic. “Lap-sitters” ride for free.
Antique Fest
Aug. 6 to 8 in Downtown Centralia; 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Outdoor vintage flea market. Antique appraiser George Higby will appraise antique and vintage collectibles for $5 per item.
Chehalis Gambler 500 Poker Run
Aug. 7 and 8 at the Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This Gambler 500 event will feature two days of events, trail cleaning, raffles, camping and fundraising for the Veterans Memorial Museum. Call the museum at 360-740-8875 or email info@veteransmuseum.org for more information.
Bearcat Base Race 5K
Aug. 7 at Thorbeckes Wellness Center, 91 SW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis; Race at 9 a.m.; registration form at thorbeckes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Bearcat-5k-registration-.pdf
Thorbeckes Athletic Club is hosting a fun 5k run/walk and silent auction on August 7 to help raise funds toward the Chehalis Foundation’s $450,000 goal for the baseball field at W.F. West High School, including a new astro turf field.
Morton/Mineral All School 50-Year Reunion, Classes of 1970 and 1971
Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Morton Elementary School gymnasium; Registration open at 10 a.m., program begins at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at 12 p.m.
This reunion will honor the classes of 1970 and 1971. Admission is free, lunch costs $10. A high school tour will be held at 3 p.m. The school will stay open all afternoon for visiting. Visit the “Morton Mineral All School Reunion” page on Facebook for more information.
Bagpipes and Fiddlers at the Pioneer Church
Aug. 7 at the Historic Borst Home Museum, Centralia; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In celebration of the newly built Pioneer Church and to honor the Scottish heritage of Mary Borst, bagpipe hymns will be played with a brief history preceding each tune. This event is free. Fiddles will be played at 11 a.m.
Hot Hoggest Nights
Aug. 7 at Boss Hogg’s BBQ & Catering, 109 E Walnut St., Winlock
Car show at 12 p.m., Awards and pinup at 5 p.m., Sockhop then Karaoke at 8 p.m. To register, visit BossHoggsWinlock.com or call 360-560-9107
Boistfort High School Classes of 1970 and 1971 50th Reunions
Aug. 8 at the Boistfort Gymnasium/Lunchroom, 983 Boistfort Rd., Curtis; 12 p.m.
This annual Boistfort alumni potluck will celebrate the 50 year reunions for the classes of 1970 and 1971. All former graduates, classmates, community members and teachers are invited for an afternoon of food, memories and reunion. Student yearbook pictures from those classes will be on display. The Alumni Association will provide table service, coffee and punch. Attendees are asked to bring a hot dish, salad or dessert. For more information, call 360-291-3796.
Free Concert
Aug. 8 at the Tenino Quarry Pool; 1 p.m.
The Olympia Symphony Orchestra will perform a mix of patriotic and Americana songs inside the drained Tenino Quarry Pool kiddie area. The concert is free to attendees, who are encouraged to bring their own seats and umbrellas for shade.
August Business Forum: Live Debates
Aug. 12 at O'Blarney's at the Gibson House, 221 North Tower Avenue, Centralia; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly business forum. This iteration will be similar to July’s business forum with candidate debates. There will be Centralia Port Commissioner District 1 candidates, Chehalis Port Commissioner District 2 candidates and Chehalis City Council Position 1 candidates. The forum begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and networking. The verbal debates begin at noon and will conclude at 1 p.m. Cost of admission is $5 and the cost of admission with lunch is $17.
Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for The Juice Box
Aug. 13 at The Juice Box, 216 South Tower Avenue, Centralia; 4 to 5 p.m.
According to the Chamber: “The Juice Box is a brand new, family-friendly beer bar. Get your weekend started the right way and come welcome Centralia's newest bar to our community!”
Morton Loggers Jubilee
Aug. 13 to 15 at 451 Knittles Way, Morton
Back for the 78th time, this event celebrates the history of loggers in Morton with a parade, lawnmower races, a pageant and logging show competition featuring axe throwing, tree topping, pole climbing and many other categories.
Visit loggersjubilee.com for more information.
