Events for October 2017
Centralia - Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
Jul 1 - Oct 1    Summer Gallery in Westport
Summer art gallery in Westport. Local & regional arts and crafts. Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday. Non Profit.
Date: July 1, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.southbeacharts.org
Location: 800 North Montesano Street, Westport, WA
Contact: Shirlyn Bauman (253) 332-8394
EMail: southbeacharts@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Every Saturday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM and every Sunday and Wednesday from 12:00Noon to 4:00PM.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 1    Community Farmers Market Annual Harvest Dinner
Join us for a delicious harvest meal featuring the talents of local Chef Jay Ryan who will create a meal using locally sourced foods from local growers.
Date: October 1, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://chehalisfarmersmarket.com
Location: Creekside Event Center, Jackson Hwy, Chehalis WA (formerly Mary McCrank's)
Contact: Market Manager: Vicki at 360-740-1295 or 360-740-1212.
EMail: info@chehalisfarmersmarket.com
Date/Time Details: October 1, 2017; 5-9pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets are available for $35 per person (add $10 for tickets at the door). Local outlets are Book 'n Brush in Chehalis, Santa Lucia in Centralia or online at brownpapertickets.com
Oct 4 - Oct 12    Chamber Travel 2017- Scotland
Enjoy scenic Scotland as you travel with an all inclusive guided tour and single stop hotel all organized and managed by CI Destinations. This trip will feature a hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, and include 7 nights first class hotel, 9 meals, all admissions for tours, professional tour manager, baggage handling as well as round trip airfare and airline fuel surcharges, taxes and fees. 
Date: October 4, 2017
Website: http://www.chamberway.com
Location: During your stay in Edinburgh you will have plenty of personal exploration time there, and be visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia, Falkand, St. Andrews, Stirling (optional), Floors Castle, Glasgow, Wallace Monument, as well as Melrose Abbey.
Contact: Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: The trip will depart on October 4th and return October 12th. 
Fees/Admission: Register and pay deposit by January 31st, 2017, and you price (per couple) will be $3399!
Oct 4    Chamber Marketing Class - "Analyzing Your Social Media Effort"
***FULL*** feel free to sign up to be on the waiting list in case there are last minute cancellations. 

Join us as we learn about "Analyzing your social media" a continuation from our last class. In this class you will have access to a Chromebook where you can have hands-on training and learn about how to use Facebook's "insights". This class teaches us important marketing information for our business and is totally FREE to all Chamber Members - Please RSVP as soon as you can to reserve your seat! Lunch is included for Chamber Members provided by TwinStar Credit Union.
 
Date: October 4, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.chamberway.com
Location: At the Boys & Girls Club of Chehalis
2071 Jackson Hwy
Chehalis, Wa 98532
Contact: Lindsey Senter
EMail: marketing@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 4th
12:00pm-2:00pm
Fees/Admission: FREE for Chamber Members

$10 for non-Chamber Members paid online when registering
Oct 6     Creative Conditioning: Fitness for Body, Mind, Emotions & Spirit
Play your way to a Healthy Body & Health Life with Nia In this 3 hour Master Class & Workshop with Nia Faculty Trainer, Britta von Tagen you will experience some of Nia’s most potent tools and practices to creatively condition your body, mind, emotions and spirit including: *7 Minute Workout *3 Stages of the Practice *5 Sensations of Functional Fitness *and more… Over the course of 3 hours, you will be guided through a combination of Nia choreography and Floorplay that will teach you to read your body’s signals as a way to personalize your Nia experience inside and outside of class and leave you with lasting results. Date: Friday, October 6th Time: Master Class: 5:30pm to 6:30pm Workshop 6:30pm to 8:30pm Cost: Master Class Only: $20* Workshop Only: $35* Early Bird Combination: $45* (ends 9/30) *plus tax. Unlimited members get 10% off
Date: October 6, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.embodycentralia.com
Location: Embody Movement Studio 115 S. Tower Ave. Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: 3603302639
EMail: embodycentralia@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 6th Master Class: 5:30pm to 6:30pm Workshop 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Fees/Admission: Master Class Only: $20* Workshop Only: $35* Early Bird Combination: $45* (ends 9/30)
Oct 7    Gardening for Everyone
Fall gardening season is upon us and the WSU Lewis County Extension, Master Gardeners and Centralia College have planned a wide selection of workshops to help out gardeners of all ages and skill levels.
Date: October 7, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://lewis.wsu.edu
Location: Washington Hall, Centralia College, Centralia WA
Contact: For more information call Art at 360-740-1216.
EMail: art.fuller@lewiscountywa.gov
Date/Time Details: October 7, 2017; 9 am to 2 pm.
Fees/Admission: Free admission. Donations graciously accepted.
Oct 9    Chamber Forum - One Lewis County
 Join us as One Lewis County gives a presentation on the Home Rule Charter and what it means.
Date: October 9, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: O'Blarneys downtown Centralia
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: October 9th, 11:30am-1:00pm
Fees/Admission:  Lunch is $15 paid downstairs, for those that choose not to eat there is a $4 sitting fee. 
Oct 9 - Oct 16    Lewis County Work Opportunities 4th Annual Live Auction & Dinner
We will have having a live auction at the Loft, located at 547 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532. Trips, Tools, Spa Packages and much more. To RSVP call Marie or Aven at 360-748-9921 or email marie@lcworkop.org
Date: October 9, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.lcworkop.org
Location: The Loft, 547 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532
Contact: Call Marie or Aven at 360-748-9921
EMail: marie@lcworkop.org
Date/Time Details: October 14th, 2017 from 5pm to 8pm
Fees/Admission: $35 includes dinner and auction
Oct 10    Centralia City Council Meeting
Centralia ​City Council meetings are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month in the City Council Chambers located at 118 West Maple at 7 pm.
Date: October 10, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: http://www.cityofcentralia.com/Calendar.asp?View=EVENT&EventID=660&Date=05/27/2014&SectionID=-1
Location: City Hall 118 W Maple Street
Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: 360-330-7671
Oct 12    Pathways to Prosperity
Are you having a challenging time finding the skilled talent your business needs? Interested in sharing best practices or learning how you can influence and build the talent pipelines you need? Join us October 12th from 9am-1pm at the Pathways to Prosperity Conference to learn how to create strategies and access tools to build talent pipelines to fill current and future job vacancies.
Date: October 12, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://thurstonchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/pathways-to-prosperity-4673
Location: Conference will be held at the Yelm Community Center: 301 2nd St. SE, Yelm, WA 98597.
Contact: Sytease Geib; 360-357-3362
EMail: sgeib@thurstonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: October 12, 2017; 9am to 1 pm (includes lunch with registration)
Fees/Admission: Registration fee is $10 per person
Oct 12    Ribbon Cutting @ Jester's Auto Museum & Event Center
Join us at Jester's Auto Museum & Event Center for a ribbon cutting and exclusive preview of their brand new facility! 
Date: October 12, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: 321 Hamilton Rd., Chehalis, WA 98532
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: October 12th, 2017
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 13    Ron Artis II and The Truth Concert
Live Funk, Soul and Blues! Performed straight from the heart, this trio from Hawaii put Truth back into Soul Music. You will be glad you came! YouTube: The Truth - Ron Artis II & The Truth https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KF5F7P59T32L47EQvOM9g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8EhPnTABCo
Date: October 13, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://squareup.com/store/bethel-church-school-of-the-arts
Location: Bethel Downtown Centralia/School of the Arts 413 N Tower Ave Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: School of the Arts Erica Dyeson 360.669.6355
EMail: sota@bethel-church.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 13th 7pm
Fees/Admission: $11 General Admission (online or at School of the Arts starting Sept 12th) $14 General Admission at the Door https://squareup.com/store/bethel-church-school-of-the-arts
Oct 14 - Oct 15    Lewis County Model RR Club Train Show & Swap Meet
The Lewis County Model RR Club returns for the Fall train show and swap meet. Vendors from as far away as Canada will be in attendance for all your model train needs. Plus the always fun to see model train layouts.
Date: October 14, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: SWW Fairgrounds 2555 National Ave. Chehalis, WA 98532
Contact: Ted at (360)985-7788
EMail: tedstrains@lewiscounty.com
Date/Time Details: October 14th 10am-4pm October 15th 10am-3pm
Fees/Admission: $5.00 under 10 Free
Oct 14    Black and White Gala Dinner & Auction Benefiting Providence Centralia Hospital
Providence Centralia Hospital’s Gala Dinner and Auction 2017 Includes: • Pre-Gala Champagne Hour and Self-Guided Auto Museum Tour of Classic and Sport Autos, Planes and Boats • Wine Grab consisting of premium and noteworthy wines from around the state • Dessert Dash consisting of the very best desserts the area has to offer from the top Chefs and Bakers in Southwest Washington area • Live and Silent Auction of unique adventures, experiences and highly-sought after items • Live Entertainment by the Backfire Band • Gourmet Plated Dinner • Advance Reservations Required. Reservations are $75 per person and tables can seat up to 8 guests All proceeds funds the ‘No One Dies Alone’ program at Providence Centralia Hospital. NODA is a national program designed to support patients at the end of their lives with a dignified and compassionate death. No One Dies Alone consists of “compassionate companions” who volunteer their time and presence to provide bedside companionship to dying patients in their last hours and moments of life. The NODA program is available in Centralia thanks to the generous community contributions made through Providence Health Care Foundation.
Date: October 14, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://washington.providence.org/donate/providence-health-care-foundation-sw-wa/events/
Location: Jester Auto Museum and Event Center 321 Hamilton Road, Chehalis, WA 98532
Contact: Providence Health Care Foundation 914 South Scheuber Road Centralia, WA 98531 Phone: (360) 827-7940 Email: Jennifer.Woodford@providence.org
EMail: Jennifer.Woodford@providence.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 14, 2017 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $75 per person, tables can seat up to 8. Advance Reservations Required
Oct 19    Business After Hours- Reliable Enterprises
Join us at Reliable Enterprises for a wonderful networking event! There will be food, drink, and prizes as they celebrate their 40th anniversary as well as their recent remodel! 
Date: October 19, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: 203 W. Reynolds Ave. • Centralia, WA 98531203 W. Reynolds Ave. • Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 19th, 5-7pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 21    CCS Color Run
Centralia Christian School welcomes you to join us as we run, walk, and jog while raising funds for our school! The My School Color Run is an untimed fun run/walk featuring a 5k. Throughout the course participants will experience color splash zones where they'll be doused in color and end with a final color toss celebration! This fun run/walk is open to anyone in the community and we hope to see you there!
Date: October 21, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.CentraliaChristianMSCR.eventbrite.com
Location: Centralia Christian School
Contact: Kirsten Saari 360-736-7657
EMail: ksaari@centraliachristianschool.org
Date/Time Details: October 21st 10:00am
Fees/Admission: 1 Child: $23.00 1 Adult: $30.00 2 Adults: $50.00
Oct 21 - Oct 28    Ghost Tours at the Lewis County Historical Museum
The museum will be having the return of Ghost Tours October 21st and 28th. South Sound Paranormal's team of researchers will tour groups of 12 through the museum's first floor and attics. With any luck the ghosts that roam the halls at night will make contact. On the 21st, tours will be at 6,7,8, and 9:00pm. On the 28th, tours will be at 6 & 7:00pm. Tickets are available online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3091850 or sign up at the museum.
Date: October 21, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3091850
Location: Lewis County Historical Museum 599 NW Front Way Chehalis, WA 98532
Contact: Jason Mattson (360)748-0831
EMail: director@lewiscountymuseum.org
Date/Time Details: October 21 6,7,8, and 9:00pm
Fees/Admission: $20
Oct 25    Ribbon Cutting @ Precision Printing & Copy Depot
Join us at Precision Printing & Copy Depot for their ribbon cutting to celebrate their 25th anniversary and their new location!
Date: October 25, 2017
Time: 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: 1700 Gold St., Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: 12:15pm
Fees/Admission: FREE!!
Oct 27    ASHTANGA 90-MIN MASTER CLASS
Come experience the original POWER YOGA. The Ashtanga Primary Series 90-Minute Class experience is the one that started it all and has influenced the modern yoga that is most commonly practiced today. Ashtanga is a systematic sequence of predetermined flowing postures linked together with the breath. It is a dynamic practice designed to increase strength, flexibility and endurance. The Ashtanga practice is good for people who like discipline and routine. It's a great practice for all levels as it encompasses all aspects of the physical practice. Be prepared to sweat as the sequence detoxifies the body. At its core, the Ashtanga practice is exercise. It's for both the seasoned practitioner or someone who is looking to kickstart their practice in a serious way. Thi class will be offered once a month on the following dates/times: Friday, October 27th 6:00pm to 7:30pm Friday, November 24th 6:00pm to 7:30pm Friday, December 15th 6:00pm to 7:30pm $18* Single - $45* for all 3. *plus tax. Unlimited members receive 10% off.
Date: October 27, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.embodycentralia.com
Location: EMBODY MOVEMENT STUDIO 115 S. Tower Ave. Centralia, WA
Contact: 3603302639
EMail: embodycentralia@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 27th 6:00pm to 7:30pm Friday, November 24th 6:00pm to 7:30pm Friday, December 15th 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Fees/Admission: $18* Single - $45* for all 3. *plus tax. Unlimited members receive 10% off.
Oct 28    Fall Community Garage Sale
Fall public garage sale - 350+ vendor booths in nine buildings. One day only! Open to garage salers, church & youth groups, non-profits, junk dealers, antique dealers... "Have your annual garage sale here!"
Date: October 28, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.southwestwashingtonfair.net
Location: Southwest Washington Fair & Expo Center 2555 North National Ave. Chehalis, WA 98532
Contact: Pat Slusher 360-740-2655
EMail: Pat.Slusher@lewiscountywa.gov
Date/Time Details: Sat. Oct. 28, 2017
Fees/Admission: Early bird shoppers $5 at 8am Adults $2 9am-4pm Ages 12 & under free with paid adult
Oct 28    Twin Cities Rotary Poker Tournament
Twin Cities Rotary Poker Tournament Saturday 10/28/2017 (1pm to 6pm) KIT CARSON RESTAURANT Banquet Room Buy In : $60.00 Re Buy : $25.00 Add On : $20.00 Blinds : 20 min Bounty : $10.00) High Hand : $5.00 500.00 cash prizes guaranteed
Date: October 28, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Kit Carson Restaurant
Contact: Michael Evinger 360-827-2435
EMail: Michael.evinger@ssa.gov
Date/Time Details: 10/28/17
Fees/Admission: $60 Buy-In
Oct 31    Trick or Treat Transit 2017
Join us for a safe and fun alternative to late night trick or treating! We welcome parents and their little goblins to hop on one of the transit buses provided by Twin Transit on Oct 31st that will be circulating between Downtown Chehalis, Yard Birds Mall, the Fairway CenterTwin City Town Centers (by Walmart) and the Lewis County Historical Museum from 3pm to 5:30pm.
Date: October 31, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.chamberway.com
Location: Centralia and Chehalis
Contact: 360-748-8885
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 31st - 3-5:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 31    Trick Or Treat
Kids 12 and under are invited to come in costume and Trick-Or-Treat throughout the mall. *while supplies last
Date: October 31, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.centraliaoutlets.com
Location: Centralia Outlets Exit 82 off I-5 (both sides of freeway)
Contact: Melanie Wirkkala 360-736-3327
EMail: outlets@centraliaoutlets.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 31st 4-7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free