Events for July 2018
Centralia - Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
Jun 15 - Jul 1    The Importance of Being Earnest
The Evergreen Playhouse Presents The Importance of Being Earnest
Date: June 15, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.evergreenplayhouse.com
Location: 226 W. Center St. Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: 360-789-1828
EMail: theevergreenplayhouse@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Fridays and Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 2
Fees/Admission: $10-$12
Jul 4    4th of July - Chamber Office Closed
Date: July 4, 2018
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Contact: Chamber 360-748-8885
EMail: TheChamber@ChamberWay.com
Jul 4    Independence Day - 4th of July
OFFICE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THIS NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Date: July 4, 2018
Contact: THECHAMBER@CHAMBERWAY.COM
Date/Time Details: WILL RE-OPEN JULY 5TH AT 9:00 AM
Jul 6    Twin Cities Rotary Club Meeting
Join Twin Cities Rotary Club for coffee and breakfast at Holiday Inn Express in Chehalis. Twin Cities Rotary is dedicated to build meaningful community relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.
Date: July 6, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Holiday Inn Express
Contact: Guy Steele
EMail: Guy.Steele@ExpressPros.com
Date/Time Details: Every Friday
Fees/Admission: Free to Newcomers
Jul 9    Chamber Forum- Market Street Benefits
Chamber Forum July 9th, 2018- We invite you to join us for this month's forum with a presentation from Market Street Benefits. Rob Hanlon of Market Street Benefits discusses different Lifestyle Health Plans and the benefits they offer!

Menu: Fried Chicken & Jo's, Green Salad, BBQ Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit Platter, Coffee, Tea & Water. We hope to see you there!
Date: July 9, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: O'Blarneys downtown Centralia
221 N. Tower Ave. 
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: TheChamber@ChamberWay.com
Date/Time Details: July 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. 
Jul 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: July 10, 2018
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
Jul 13    Twin Cities Rotary Club Meeting
Join Twin Cities Rotary Club for coffee and breakfast at Holiday Inn Express in Chehalis. Twin Cities Rotary is dedicated to build meaningful community relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.
Date: July 13, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Holiday Inn Express
Contact: Guy Steele
EMail: Guy.Steele@ExpressPros.com
Date/Time Details: Every Friday
Fees/Admission: Free to Newcomers
Jul 14 - Jul 15    STP - Seattle to Portland Bike Ride 2018
Seattle to Portland Bike Ride
STP 2018, now in its 39th year, is right around the corner! Riders bike from Seattle to Portland in 1 or 2 days and Lewis County is the official midway point!!! Centralia College along with the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce organizes meals, private housing, and entertainment for riders during the event. We focus on making sure riders can enjoy a quick break or a great night's rest before finishing their ride. STP happens to be one of the biggest events of the year for Lewis County and our community. We ask for your support in showing the riders/visitors some Lewis County hospitality!! 

To help this event run smoothly, we are looking for friendly volunteers to help with a variety of tasks such as sorting luggage and greeting riders or handing out popsicles. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and get volunteer hours signed! To learn more please contact us at 360-748-8885.

Each year, as mentioned above, we look forward to placing riders in homes throughout Lewis County as well as with various non-profit organizations. If you are interested in providing private housing click here to learn more.  Hosts earn up to $50 per rider housed and this is a great fundraising opportunity!
Date: July 14, 2018
Website: http://cascadebicycleclub.org
Location: Mid-Point Stops-
 
Centralia Community College
600 Centralia College Blvd (formerly Locust St)
Centralia, Wa 98531

Rec Park
401 SW Parkland Dr 
Chehalis, WA 98532
Contact: email Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Fees/Admission: For rider fees and lodging fees visit http://cascadebicycleclub.org
Jul 19 - Jul 21    7th Annual NCW CCA Peter Flohr Memorial Salmon Derby
NCW CCA Salmon Derby Big Fish Heaviest Boat Weight 1st - $2000 1st - $1500 2nd - $1100 2nd - $900 3rd - $600 3rd - $500 4th - $300 4th - $200 5th - $200 5th - $100
Date: July 19, 2018
Website: http://www.wenatcheesalmonderby.com
Location: Wenatchee WA
Contact: Bob Loomis - (509)667-9373
EMail: b.loomis@mackslure.com
Date/Time Details: Date : Thursday, July 19th Captains Meeting 6:00pm Eagles Hall – (give address) Friday, July 20th fishing starts at 4:00a.m. Scales open at 9:00a.m. till 7:00p.m. Saturday, July 21st fishing starts at 4:00a.m. Scales open from 9:00a.m. till 2:00p.m. Saturday, July 21st Awards Ceremony at Eagles Hall Doors open at 3:00pm, awards start at 5:00pm
Fees/Admission: • Tickets : $65 for non current/non CCA members $30 for current CCA member
Jul 19    Business After Hours- Visiting Nurses Foundation
Business After Hours - Join Visiting Nurses Foundation at Riverside Golf Course’s outdoor pavilion for their annual Business After Hours! Have fun listening to live music, and enjoy appetizers, a “specialty dessert” and no host bar. Make sure you register for the MILLION DOLLAR SHOOTOUT and be part of our fun raffles while you are there!
Date: July 19, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.chamberway.com
Location: 1451 NW Airport Rd.
Chehalis 
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: July 19th, 2018  5pm-7pm.
Fees/Admission: FREE! Invite your friends, this event is free to the public!
Jul 20    Twin Cities Rotary Club Meeting
Join Twin Cities Rotary Club for coffee and breakfast at Holiday Inn Express in Chehalis. Twin Cities Rotary is dedicated to build meaningful community relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.
Date: July 20, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Holiday Inn Express
Contact: Guy Steele
EMail: Guy.Steele@ExpressPros.com
Date/Time Details: Every Friday
Fees/Admission: Free to Newcomers
Jul 20    MAXIMIZE YOUR MIDLINE: Strengthen Sustain Support Workshop Series with Sara
In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn what muscles support the front and back of your body and how to activate them in poses. This will translate into your daily life and help you improve posture, build a stronger core, and give greater support to your spine. FRIDAY, JULY 20th 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM $25* Early Bird (ends 7/13) $30* General (begins 7/14) * Plus tax. Unlimited members receive 10% off
Date: July 20, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.embodycentralia.com
Location: Embody Movement Studio 115 S. Tower Ave. Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: Embody Movement Studio
EMail: embodycentralia@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: FRIDAY, JULY 20th 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $25* Early Bird (ends 7/13) $30* General (begins 7/14) * Plus tax. Unlimited members receive 10% off
Jul 21    SAFE Family Ministries Community Open House
Fun for whole family open to the community. Come enjoy free food, music, games, and inflatable activities for the kids. Raffle tickets available for great prizes.
Date: July 21, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 3149 Jackson Highway, Chehalis
Contact: SAFE Family Ministries at 360-740-9150
EMail: shirleyc@safefamilyministries.com
Date/Time Details: 07/21/2018 / 11:00 to 3:00
Fees/Admission: Free to the community Raffle tickets for prizes cost $5.00
Jul 21    The Conservative Case for a Carbon Tax and Implications for Lewis County
You and your guest are invited to join Citizens’ Climate Lobby for lunch and conversation about a middle-of-the-road climate solution at the federal level. Lunch is on us! RSVP by July 16
Date: July 21, 2018
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.citizensclimatelobby.org
Location: BoccataRestaurant 405 N. Tower Avenue Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: Amelia Donahey, Citizens Climate Lobby volunteer (207) 745-0895
EMail: lewiscounty.wa@citizensclimatelobby.org
Date/Time Details: July 21, 2018 12:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free - lunch is on us!
Jul 23    Ribbon Cutting @ Flood Valley Brewing Craft Taphouse

The kitchen doors have opened and we are excited to celebrate with a ribbon cutting! Mark your calendar and come hungry! To Go orders available or dine in and experience their new and updated location.
 
Flood Valley also hosts open mic and stand up comedy nights, tap takeovers, live DJ’s and entertainment. Experience 21 rotating taps of hand crafted beer, wine, cider, & mead Monday-Friday 12pm-2am. For a full menu check out DigitalPour.

 
Date: July 23, 2018
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: 289 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: 12:15pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Jul 27    Twin Cities Rotary Club Meeting
Join Twin Cities Rotary Club for coffee and breakfast at Holiday Inn Express in Chehalis. Twin Cities Rotary is dedicated to build meaningful community relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.
Date: July 27, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Holiday Inn Express
Contact: Guy Steele
EMail: Guy.Steele@ExpressPros.com
Date/Time Details: Every Friday
Fees/Admission: Free to Newcomers
Jul 27 - Jul 29    Antique Fest
Food, Music and shopping. Antiques, Re-purposed,Primitives,Vintage and Rusty Junk! In addition most stores in Downtown Centralia run huge sales during this event. Fun for all in Historic Downtown Centralia.
Date: July 27, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/AntiqueFest/
Location: Tower & Pine St. in Historic Downtown Centralia
EMail: centraliadowntownassociation@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Fri., July 27th 3-7pm Sat., July 28th 10am-5pm Sun., July 29th 10am-4pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 28    ChehalisFest 2018
ChehalisFest hosts a variety of family-friendly events planned for historic downtown Chehalis July 28! From a community pancake breakfast and hot-dog feed to bouncy houses and Kid-Zone for the kids, to local business sidewalk sales and classic cars - there is something to pique everyone's interest in this much anticipated Pacific Northwest festival!
Date: July 28, 2018
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ChehalisFest/
Location: Downtown Chehalis & Chehalis-Centralia Airport
Contact: Annalee Tobey 360-219-7088
EMail: annaleeobey@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: July 28 - all day
Fees/Admission: Free!
Jul 28    ChehalisFest 2018
Annual extravaganza of fun-filled activities for families to engage in all things Chehalis! Pancake and hamburger feeds, downtown activities and sales, movies at the Chehalis Theater, classic car show, live music, Steam Train Tickets, Eagle Flights at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport and much, much more! Join the fun; experience the Chehalis life!
Date: July 28, 2018
Location: Various locations in Chehalis and Chehalis-Centralia Airport.
Contact: Annalee Tobey: 360-219-7088 Tanya Laeger: 360-827-0085
EMail: tanyalaeger@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: July 28 - all day!
Fees/Admission: Free