To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com.
Business After Hours
April 20 at the Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia; 5 to 7 p.m.
Attendees can network, take a tour of Sticklin’s facility, enjoy refreshments and participate in a raffle. Sticklin has been providing funeral services since 1892. For more information, visit www.chamberway.com.
Earth Day Celebration
April 21 at the Nature Nurture Farmacy, 176 NE School St., Chehalis; 1 to 5 p.m.
This is a free, kid-friendly event. There will be live music, a plant sale, art, baked goods, garden demos, mini goats, free seeds, a raffle and more.
Peter Pan Ballet
April 21, 22 and 23 at the Centralia High School Performing Arts Center; 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
The Centralia Ballet Academy will perform a brand new ballet based on the classic story of Peter Pan. All tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at the door or at centraliaballet.com. For questions, call or text 360-623-9010.
The Shed Spring Market
April 20, 21 and 22 at The Shed, 516 Spooner Road, Chehalis
The event’s hours are 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22. There will be antiques, primitives, wreaths, signs, candles and garden and spring-themed home decor. Many items will be handmade.
Wait Until Dark By Frederick Knott
April 21 at the Roxy Theater, 233 W. Main Ave., Morton; 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15.
Fishing Derby
April 22 at Fort Borst Park, Centralia; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This event is for children ages 4 to 12. There will be drawings for prizes and free hot dogs and milk. The event is sponsored by the Centralia Lions Club.
Chipping Day
April 22 at McMurphy Park, Annonen Road, Vader; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Attendees can drop off branches and brush. Vader residents will be able to have their brush taken from their homes to the chipping site on April 18 and April 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call Mo at 360-218-4257 or city hall at 360-295-3222.
Work Party
April 22 at the Discovery Trail, 1011 Goodrich Road, Centralia; 10 a.m.
Attendees can help preserve and protect this beautiful public space and reduce the spread of noxious weeds. Attendees are asked to bring gloves, gardening work clothes, a hand trowel or spade, reusable water bottles and a positive attitude. Snacks and drinks are provided. For more information, please contact Danika Davis at weeds@lewiscountywa.gov.
Lewis County Repair and Sustainability Fair
April 22 at the Centralia College SWFT Center Room 108, 807 W. Pear St., Centralia; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Government agencies have brought together local residents who are handy at a variety of crafts to repair your clothing, furniture, electronics, bicycles, jewelry and more. Volunteers will teach people how to repair items and maintain them to give them a longer life.
Potato Bake
April 22 at the Adna Grange, 123 Dieckman Road, Adna; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The cost to attend is $7 and includes toppings, a garden salad, a beverage and dessert.
Wait Until Dark By Frederick Knott
April 22 at the Roxy Theater, 233 W. Main Ave., Morton; 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15.
NW Wind Symphony Spring Concert
April 22 at the Corbet Theatre, 600 Centralia College Blvd., Centralia; 7 p.m.
General admission tickets are on sale for $12 at Book ‘n’ Brush in Chehalis or at the door the night of the event.
Smoke and Mirrors
April 23 at The Juice Box, 216 S. Tower Ave., Centralia; 4 p.m.
This event includes a three-course dinner and murder mystery theater. The dinner is catered by Occasions DB. The murder mystery is written and directed by Twin Cities Rotary members. Cost of attendance is $40 per person.
Community Integrated Health Services Public Operating Board Meetings
April 24 at 1217 Mellen St., Centralia
Meeting will be held in virtual format and in-person.
Deer Resistant Gardening
April 29 at Fort Borst Park Demonstration Garden near the Historic Borst Home; 10 a.m.
This is a Master Gardener event. The class will teach how to design a deer resistant garden without fences and what plants should be selected. For more information, contact Jason Adams, Program Coordinator, WSU Lewis County Gardeners at 360-740-1216 or Jason.Adams@lewiscountywa.gov.
Green Thumb 101
April 30 at the Chehalis Seventh Day Adventst Church, 120 Chilvers Road, Chehalis; 2 to 4 p.m.
This is a free gardening seminar presented by Jolene Wainwright. Wainwright has a YouTube channel where she shares what she’s learned about gardening.
Defensive Tactics Class
May 4 at Toledo New Life Church, 420 Silver St., Toledo; 6 to 8 p.m.
This class is one of eight put on by Toledo’s Crime Deterrent Program and is for women and girls. The class is taught by Tiffany Schumann and Bill Garrison. Schumann served nine years in the Army, three of which she spent as a combative instructor, and trained with several Elite Force Groups. Garrison has been a martial arts teacher since 16 and holds a Brown belt in jujitsu and a Black belt in aikido. Both live in Toldo. The event is free. If interested in attending, send an email to bill.linn@toledowa.us to be pre-registered. Classes are designed for all age groups though it is suggested girls be at least 7-years-old.
Centralia Police Department Community Meeting
May 4 at Centralia City Hall, 118 W. Maple St., Centralia; 6 to 8 p.m.
This meeting will focus on issues within emergency response districts #2 and #4. This event is an opportunity for citizens of Centralia to meet with police officers to discuss issues within their neighborhoods.
AAUW May Program
May 4 at The Gathering Place at Stillwater Estate, 1165 Stillwater Ave., Centralia; 6:30 p.m.
Gretchen Staebler, the author of “Mother Lode: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver,” will discuss the ups and downs of family caregiving and her experiences writing and publishing her memoir. All are welcome to attend.
Mother’s Day Boutique, Craft Fair and Bake Sale
May 5 and 6 at St. Francis Xavier Mission Hall, 139 Spencer Road, Toledo
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Friday, May 5 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Saturday, May 6. For more information, call 360-864-4126.
Vader May Day Festival
May 6 in Vader
This event will feature a breakfast, a parade, kids games, a maypole dance and other activities. There will be a space theme.
Packwood Mountain Festival Fun Run
May 6 at the Packwood Timberland Regional Library, 109 Main St. W, Packwood; 9 a.m.
The race will include a 10k, 5k and a 1k kid’s dash. The registration fee is $20 for the 10k and 5k, though the fee will be $25 on the day of the race. The 1k kid’s dash will be free. For more information, call 360-494-4007.
