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Southwest Washington Mycological Society Meeting
April 4 at Lewis Fire District 6 Station 61, 2123 Jackson Highway, Chehalis; 6 p.m.
The Southwest Washington Mycological Society is inviting community members to attend its next meeting and hear from the mycologist Daniel Winkler, who the club describes as a “distinguished guest.” Winkler will be sharing his knowledge of edible mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest with his new book “Fruits of the Forest — Handbook to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest.” He will discuss the identification, collection, preparation and storage of choice edible mushrooms as well as the different habitats and seasonality of mushrooms. Winkler will also share “fungal fun”and facts from his ethno-mycological research and “mushroaming” adventure travels.
Historic Barbershop Ribbon-Cutting
April 5 at The Historic Barbershop, 105 W. Main St., Centralia; noon
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting for the Historic Barbershop with owners Gil and Janet Hernandez on hand for the celebration. There will be coupons and refreshments.
Community Crime Deterrent Program
April 5 and 19 at the Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus St., Toledo; 6 to 8 p.m.
This is a defensive tactics class for adult women and girls 18 and under. The class will be taught by a former U.S. Army combative instructor and a martial arts teacher. There will be six other classes at later dates with two classes a month, rotating at each of the four community churches in Toledo. The classes are free.
Acoustic Music Jam
April 7 at the Faith Baptist Church, 436 Coal Creek Road, Chehalis; 10 a.m. to noon
The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association will host the event. The event is free and open to the public. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Attendees do not need to be members of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers. For more information, call 360-791-5185.
Gardening for Everyone
April 8 at Centralia College’s Washington Hall, 600 Centralia College Blvd., Centralia; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a Master Gardener event. There will be multiple workshops offered during different sessions throughout the day. The first session will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the second session from 10:45 to 12:15 p.m. and the third session from 12:45 to 2:15. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact Jason Adams, program coordinator, WSU Lewis County Gardeners at 360-740-1216 or jason.adams@lewiscountywa.gov.
Winlock Community Club Easter Egg Hunt
April 8 at the Winolequa Park; 10 a.m.
Attendees should come early.
Free Tax Service
April 8 at the Mossyrock Grange Hall, 152 Isbell Road, Mossyrock; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event offers free volunteer income tax assistance for seniors and those with low incomes.
Easter Egg Hunt
April 8 at Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia; 11 a.m.
The Easter Bunny will arrive at 10:50 a.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring their cameras. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 360-736-1388.
Easter Egg Hunt
April 9 at the Centralia United Methodist Church, 506 S. Washington Ave., Centralia; 11 a.m.
The Easter egg hunt will follow the church’s service at 10 a.m. There will be a dedicated space for children with special needs. For more information, email centraliafirstumc@gmail.com or call Pastor Vangie Rand at 360-736-7311.
Free Tax Service
April 9 at the Mossyrock Grange Hall, 152 Isbell Road, Mossyrock; noon to 6 p.m.
This event offers free volunteer income tax assistance for seniors and those with low incomes.
Free Tax Service
April 10 at the Mossyrock Grange Hall, 152 Isbell Road, Mossyrock; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event offers free volunteer income tax assistance for seniors and those with low incomes.
The Lilies of the Field
April 10 at the Church of the Nazarene Meeting Room, 1119 W. First St., Centralia; 12 to 1:30 p.m.
This event is a women’s spring luncheon. Attendees are encouraged to come early for parking and group seating. There will be a speech by professional speaker and author Lois Williams of Lacey. Attendees are encouraged to invite a friend and make reservations. To make a reservation, send an email to kaymills13@hotmail.com or call Kay at 360-269-2449 or Val at 360-748-4722.
Winlock Cemetery District Public Meeting
April 12 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.
Free Tax Service
April 12 at the Mossyrock Grange Hall, 152 Isbell Road, Mossyrock; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event offers free volunteer income tax assistance for seniors and those with low incomes.
Lewis County Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
April 13 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.
Chico’s Outlet Wardrobe Rewards Event
April 13 at Chico’s Outlet, 1312 Lum Road, Centralia; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
While shopping at the sales event, attendees can enter to win a raffle gift basket. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
