To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com.
Deer Resistant Gardening
April 29 at Fort Borst Park Demonstration Garden near the Historic Borst Home; 10 a.m.
This Master Gardener 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 Adventist 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.
Friends and Family Fundraising Event
May 2 at the McMenamins Olympic Club, 112 N. Tower Ave, Centralia; 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
This event is to benefit Lewis County Seniors programs. McMenamins has pledged to donate 50% of proceeds from the event to Lewis County Seniors, a nonprofit supporting local seniors.
Chico’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
May 3 at Chico’s at the Centralia Outlets, 1301 Lum Road, Centralia; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Chico’s has designed women’s fashion for every woman, no matter their age or size, since 1983. During this event, in-store special sales will be offered as well as a chance to win a raffle gift basket stocked with seasonal gardening goodies, with no purchase necessary. Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.
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 Toledo. 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.
Acoustic Music Jam
May 5 at the Faith Baptist Church, 436 Coal Creek Road, Chehalis; 10 a.m. to noon
This event is sponsored by the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association. The jam will feature old time and bluegrass music as well as Celtic, Scandinavian and Cajun music. The jam is free and open to the public with all ages welcome to attend. The event is beginner friendly. Attendees do not need to be members of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association. For more information, call 360-791-5185.
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.
Spring Youth Fair
May 5, 6 and 7 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St., Centralia
Entry night for entries in all divisions will be on Tuesday, May 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information and entry forms are available online at springyouthfair.org.
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.
Fuchsia Plant Sale
May 6 at The Centralia Outlet Mall, 1301 Lum Road, Centralia; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The plant sale will be by the Eddie Bauer and is presented by the Fuchsia Fanciers.
‘You Are My Sunshine’ Mother’s Day Brunch
May 8 at the Church of the Nazarene Meeting Room, 1119 W. First St., Centralia; 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The brunch costs $15 and will include music by the Centralia High School Jazz Choir and Cathy Rasley as an inspirational speaker. Attendees are encouraged to invite a friend and make a reservation. Call Kay at 360-269-2449 or Val at 360-748-4722 or email kaymills13@hotmail.com.
Winlock Cemetery District Public Meeting
May 10 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.
Lewis County Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
May 11 at the Church of the Nazarene, 1119 W. First St., Centralia
This group is for community, conversation and to review developments in therapies for Parkinson’s. The group meets on the second Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Stuart Bailey at 360-280-9194.
Cornhole Tournament to Raise Money for Special Needs Students
May 13 at Dick’s Brewing, 3516 Galvin Road, Centralia; 11:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament will last from 12 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and only those ages 21 and over may enter. There will be four round-robin games, a single elimination tournament, beer, food, prizes, raffles and a dessert auction. Partners will be chosen by random drawing to make the tournament more fun for players of all skill levels from beginner to advanced.
Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser for Special Education Students
May 13 at Dick’s Brewing at 3516 Galvin Road, Centralia; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This fundraiser raises money for deaf and hard of hearing youth. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament begins at noon. Tickets are $25 per person and only those ages 21 and over may enter.
Mother’s Day Night Market by Gemini Events
May 13 at Jester Auto Museum, 321 Hamilton Road, Chehalis; 3 to 8 p.m.
Visitors can shop from over 40 vendors. Admission and parking is free.
Centralia Police Department Community Meeting
May 16 at Borst Park Kitchen #2, Centralia; 6 to 8 p.m.
This meeting will focus on issues within emergency response districts #1 and #3. This event is an opportunity for citizens of Centralia to meet with police officers to discuss issues within their neighborhoods.
Defensive Tactics Class
May 18 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 Toledo. 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.
