Events for August 2018
Centralia - Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
Aug 3    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: August 3, 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
Aug 3    Intro to Hooping
Join Brenda for this 2 hour Introduction to Hoop Dance and learn the basics of hooping from the ground up! Never been able to hula hoop? No worries! This is the workshop for you! Over this two hour workshop, Brenda will take you on a journey through the different styles and techniques of Hoop Dance and empower you to play, groove and practice the FUNdamentals of beginning hoop d ance. Laugh your way to learning hoop dance in a safe space and body positive environment. Hoop dance is a low impact form of expressive fitness and suitable for all bodies, genders and ages. It is a moving meditation and highly effective cardiovascular and strengthening exercise experience. No experience necessary! Bring your curiosity, hoops will be provided Friday, August 3rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm $25* Early Bird (ends 7/27) $30* General (begins 7/28) *plus tax. Unlimited members receive 10% off Space is limited. Register early to save your space!
Date: August 3, 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: 360-330-BODY (2639)
EMail: embodycentralia@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 3rd 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Fees/Admission: $25* Early Bird (ends 7/27) $30* General (begins 7/28) *plus tax. Unlimited members receive 10% off
Aug 7    United Way Power of the Purse
To embrace the power and knowledge of women in our community, United Way of Lewis County will be hosting the 13th Annual Power of the Purse event on Tuesday, August 7th at 4:30pm at the TransAlta Commons on the Centralia College campus. Power of the Purse is a unique fundraising event accessorized with all the things women love - purses, accessories, spa packages, weekend getaways and more! It also signifies a social collaboration of women from all walks of life, coming together to commemorate the importance of women’s leadership and celebrating the power of women’s philanthropy and success in our community.
Date: August 7, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: https://www.lewiscountyuw.com/power-purse
Location: TransAlta Commons / Centralia College 600 Centralia College Blvd. Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: United Way of Lewis County (360) 748-8100
EMail: director@lewiscountyuw.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Fees/Admission: $30/person
Aug 9 - Aug 12    U.S. Cellular's Customer Appreciation Celebration
U.S. Cellular associates in Centralia are hosting a Customer Appreciation Celebration from Aug. 9 through Aug. 12. Everyone who visits the store at 1125 Harrison Ave. will receive a free water bottle, and there will be a mobile prize wheel where customers can use their smartphones to spin to win prizes that include bill credits and accessory discounts of up to 30 percent. “This celebration is a fun way for us to show appreciation for our customers,” said Erryn Andersen, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the northwest. “All community members are welcome, and we encourage you to come to our store to take part in the festivities.” The Customer Appreciation Celebration coincides with a smartphone sale at all U.S. Cellular stores where there will be deals on a variety of the latest smartphones. For more information, call 360-330-9000.
Date: August 9, 2018
Location: 1125 Harrison Ave. Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: 360-330-9000
Date/Time Details: All Day Aug 9 -Aug 12
Fees/Admission: Free to all
Aug 10    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: August 10, 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
Aug 10    Open House - Express Employment Professionals
We have moved into our new office location at 407 S Tower Ave in Centralia. We want to invite Clients, Associates and anyone who would like to learn more about Express to stop by for food and prizes!
Date: August 10, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Express Employment Professionals 407 S. Tower Ave., Centralia
Date/Time Details: 8am-5pm
Fees/Admission: FREE!
Aug 11    George Washington Bicentennial Celebration, Founder's Day 5k Fun Run
This fun run is in celebration of George Washington and his wife Mary, founders of the city of Centralia. The course will be along the boundaries of the property they owned, starting at Centralia College and finishing at Washington Park. All proceeds go the Founder's Scholarship, $25 online or $30 day of event. To register: go to www.founder5k.racewire.com Following the fun run, there will be a city celebration in the park with food and fun for the whole family! Live Music|History|Statue Reveal and more. The Founder 5k is sponsored by Life Center - www.yourlifecenter.com
Date: August 11, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.founder5k.racewire.com
Location: Starting at Centralia College
Contact: registration: www.founder5k.racewire.com office@yourlifecenter.com 360-736-5898 (office) 360-388-6165 (cell)
EMail: office@yourlifecenter.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 11 @ 8 am
Fees/Admission: $25 online or $30 day of event. Includes t shirt and wristband
Aug 12 - Sep 23    Hooping - 6 week class series
This 6-week class series will take you through the fundamentals of hooping and hoop dance! Over the course of 6 weeks you will learn to hoop on your waist and hips as well as off-body moves that will add play, grace and flow to your dance! SUNDAYS AUGUST 12th - SEPTEMBER 23rd 10:00 AM TO 11:00 AM No Class September 2nd for the Labor Day weekend $75* Non-members $50* Unlimited members * Plus tax SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE YOUR SPACE! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! BRING YOUR CURIOSITY, HOOPS WILL BE PROVIDED
Date: August 12, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.embodycentralia.com/events/
Location: Embody Movement Studio 115 S. Tower Ave. Centralia, WA 98531
Contact: Embody Movement Studio 360-330-BODY (2639)
EMail: embodycentralia@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: SUNDAYS AUGUST 12th - SEPTEMBER 23rd 10:00 AM TO 11:00 AM No Class September 2nd for the Labor Day weekend
Fees/Admission: $75* Non-members $50* Unlimited members * Plus tax
Aug 13    Chamber Forum- O'Keefe Development Update
Chamber Forum August 13th, 2018- Tom O'Keefe of O'Keefe Development will update us on the construction currently underway at The Port of Centralia. The project is a 1.1 million square feet grocery distribution center expected to bring up to 350 new jobs to our community!

This month on the menuHoney glazed ham, 3 cheese potatoes, green bean almandine, tossed green salad, lite dessert, coffee, tea, and lemonade!  
Date: August 13, 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: August 13th, 11:30am-1:00pm
Fees/Admission:  Lunch is $15 paid downstairs, for those that choose not to eat there is a $4 sitting fee. 
Aug 14 - Aug 19    Southwest Washington Fair
Area's largest and longest community event for 109 years. Come enjoy the 6 biggest days of summer fun! Area's biggest annual carnival, thousands of farm animals, demolition derbies, 4-H & FFA, fair food galore, concerts & entertainment.
Date: August 14, 2018
Website: http://www.southwestwashingtonfair.org
Location: Southwest Washington Fairgrounds 2555 North National Avenue Chehalis, WA 98532
Contact: (360) 740 - 1495
Date/Time Details: Tues. Aug. 14 - Sun. Aug. 19 Opens daily at 10:00 am - see fair schedule for daily closing times
Fees/Admission: Adults $10.00 / Ages 5-12 $6.00 / Seniors Age 60+ $6.00 Ages 5 & under free... Discount Days at Fair Gate: Tues - Ages 5-12 are 1/2 price, Weds. seniors 1/2 price...Sun. Family Day - all ages 1/2 price.
Aug 14 - Aug 19    Southwest Washington Fair
Southwest Washington Fair August 14 - 19, 2018 Fair Theme "Touch of Country" 150 Local Acts , 8,000 Competitive Exhibits, 160 Commercial Booths, 36 Fun Fair Food Vendors and more! Carnival Wrist Bands on sale now!
Date: August 14, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://southwestwashingtonfair.org/
Location: Southwest Washington Fairgrounds 2555 N National Ave, Chehalis, Washington 98532
Contact: Tamara Hayes 360 740 2656
Date/Time Details: Tuesday - Thursday, August 14 - 16, 2018 10am - 10pm Friday, August 17, 2018 10am - 11pm Saturday, August 18, 2018 10am - 11pm Sunday, August 19, 2018 10am - 7pm
Fees/Admission: Buy now online, tickets are $30.00 onsite. https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.20/980e9c/#/select
Aug 14    Ribbon Cutting @ Staples

Our Local Staples store was selected to go through an exciting Pilot program called Retail Reinvention, one of only 50 in the United States!!!!

Inside you’ll notice a completely new design and a better assortment of products to fit your needs! Some of the additions you’ll see are office décor, fine arts, crafting, business travel and retail supplies!

They're excited about their new look and the ability to serve our community and local businesses better! We hope that you can join us in celebrating their newly remodeled store! 

 

 
Date: August 14, 2018
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: 1740 N. National Ave., Chehalis
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: 12:15pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 14    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: August 14, 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
Aug 16    Ribbon Cutting @ Let's Play Something!

Let's Play Something has moved to the Fairway Center in Centralia. They're excited to welcome the community to the new location and bigger store so please join us for a ribbon cutting! With gift wrapping and an expanded teachers corner there's so much to celebrate!! 

 
Date: August 16, 2018
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: 1714 S. Gold St., Centralia
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: 12:15pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 16    Business After Hours- ToledoTel
Join us for an evening of food, drinks & networking as ToledoTel hosts their annual Business After Hours! There will be great door prizes so stick around to win! Anyone can attend so bring a co-worker or friend and enjoy some delicious catering from Bonanza BBQ.
Date: August 16, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: 183 Plomondon Rd., Toledo 
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 16th, 2018
5-7pm
Fees/Admission: FREE!!!
Aug 17    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: August 17, 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
Aug 17    ALL ABOUT THE HIPS, LOW BACK, & HAMSTRINGS: Strengthen, Sustain, Support Workshop Series with Sara
In this two hour workshop you will learn how to build support in your hips, low back and hamstrings to relieve low back pain, help knee issues, and create greater longevity throughout your entire lower body which is the foundation for all of your body's movement. Friday, August 17th 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM $25* Early Bird (ends 8/10) $30* General (begins 8/11) * Plus tax. Unlimited members receive 10% off
Date: August 17, 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 360-330-BODY (2639)
EMail: embodycentralia@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 17th 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $25* Early Bird (ends 8/10) $30* General (begins 8/11) * Plus tax. Unlimited members receive 10% off
Aug 24    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: August 24, 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
Aug 25    Hub City Car Show 2018
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED. FURTHER REGISTRATION AVAILABLE MORNING OF THE EVENT
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce and the Quarter Milers Club present the annual Hub City Car Show. Cars enthusiasts come from all around to participate and spectate at this beautiful car show. Bring the whole family!

Kids Zone bounce house
Vendors
Beautiful cars!
Date: August 25, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.chamberway.com
Location: Downtown Centralia
Tower Ave.
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 25th
9am-4pm
Fees/Admission: Free

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Aug 28    Ribbon Cutting @ Bartel's Clothing
Bartel's is under new ownership and we invite you to help them commemorate their new venture with a ribbon cutting. Also, to celebrate they have decided to have a "Change Of Ownership Sale" for the entire month of August!! Bartel's has served Lewis County for over 80 years with high-quality tuxedo rentals and name brand clothing and shoes. #ChooseLocalFirst
Date: August 28, 2018
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: 486 N. Market Blvd. 
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: 12:15pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 29    Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting @ James W. Lintott Elementary
Help us ring in the new school year by attending the Grand Opening ceremony at the James W. Lintott Elementary school. We are honored to have guest speakers Mr. Rothlin, Mr. Hunt, Forma, and a few other key speakers, as well as a special guest to cut the ribbon! After the ribbon cutting, we invite you to stick around for a tour of the new school and a delicious BBQ!
Date: August 29, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://chamberway.com
Location: 1220 Bishop Rd. Chehalis
Contact: Dolly Tardiff
EMail: thechamber@chamberway.com
Date/Time Details: 5:30pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 31    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: August 31, 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