Fred Smith evaluates his inventory at Packwood Flea Market on Monday morning in Packwood.
Vince Nugent’s stand holds numerous flags and hats at Packwood Flea Market on Labor Day Weekend 2018 in Packwood.
Packwood Flea Market held its final day of the semi-annual market on Monday afternoon in Packwood.
Recycled street signs were for sale at Packwood Flea Market on Monday morning in Packwood.
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.
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Health and Hope Medical Outreach, free medical clinic, 5:30-8 p.m., Northwest Pediatrics, 1911 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, for those whose income is less than 200 percent of the poverty level, 360-623-1485
Square dance lessons, Prairie Steppers, 7-9 p.m., Oakview Grange, 2715 N. Pearl St., Centralia, first lesson free, then $2.50 each, single and couples welcome, 360-748-6948 or 360-273-4884
Pinochle, 5:45 p.m., Hope Grange, 118 Antrim Road, Winlock, 360-520-0772
Community Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boistfort Street, Chehalis, chehalisfarmersmarket.com
Public Agencies
Napavine Planning Commission, 6 p.m., 407 Birch Ave. SW, Napavine, 360-262-3547, ext. 213
Lewis County Interlocal Organization of Fire Districts 2, 15 and 7, 7 p.m., Fire District 15 (Winlock) main station, 360-864-2366
Lewis County PUD Commission, 10 a.m., PUD auditorium, 240 Seventh St., Morton, 360-748-9261 or 1-800-562-5612
Pe Ell Town Council, 6 p.m., City Hall, 360-291-3543
Great Rivers BHO Advisory Board, noon-2 p.m., WSU Extension Conference Room (basement floor), Lewis County Courthouse, Chehalis, 360-795-5942
Organizations
Two Town Tuners, 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark Hotel, 117 W. Magnolia St., Centralia, tuners.groupanizer.com
Mount St. Helens Patchwork Quilters, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lewis County Historical Museum, 599 NW Front St., Chehalis, 360-880-5134
Chehalis PTA, 6:30 p.m., Olympic Elementary library, 360-748-6838
Chehalis-Centralia Optimists, 6:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 360-807-4733
Onalaska Alliance, 6 p.m., Onalaska High School, Room 408, 360-978-5668
Southwest Washington Fair Commission, 6 p.m., Southwest Washington Fair office, 2555 N. National Ave., Chehalis
Chehalis-Centralia Optimists, 6:30 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 360-807-4733
Toastmasters 1290, noon-1 p.m., Hanson Building board room, Centralia College, 360-820-2771
Salkum Community Quilters, 9 a.m.-noon, Salkum Fire Department, 2495 U.S. Highway 12, Salkum, 360-985-0813
Support Groups
NAMI Lewis County Family Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library, 360-736-5319 or sherry500us@gmail.com
NAMI Lewis County Connections, recovery support group for adults with mental illness, 5:30-7 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 2545 N. National Ave., Chehalis, 360-785-9668
Survivors of sexual assault/abuse, for people who speak Spanish, 5:30-7 p.m., call for location, sponsored by Human Response Network, 360-748-6601
Second Chance/Lewis County Brain Injury Support Group, 5 p.m., call 360-864-4341 or 360-983-3166 for meeting location
Al Anon, Fellowship in Unity, 6-7 p.m., Unity Center, 800 S. Pearl St., Centralia, 360-669-6352.
Pre-diabetes/Diabetes Support Group, 10 a.m., Morton General Hospital, provided by Diane Hurley, 360-496-3591
NAMI Lewis County Connection Recovery Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m., Twin Cities Senior Center, 2545 N. National Ave., Chehalis, 360-880-8070
