The Billy Frank Jr Statue ProjectJuly 13 – August 25View a half scale model of the Billy Frank Jr Statue to be installed at the Statuary Hall in Washington D.C. Billy Frank, Jr., a Nisqually Tribel elder, played a significant role during the Fish Wars and afterward in fisheries management and environmental stewardship, notably around the […]

Proctor Open Streets Events SeriesSaturdaysLa Paloma Expansion:    August 10 & 24, 9am – 2pm.  Artisan and vintage booths with BIPOC and youth venders. N 28th St, between N Proctor St & N Madison St.Proctor Food Fest:  August 25, noon – 4pm. Food trucks, live entertainment, and local vendors. N 27th St, between N Proctor […]

PNW PERSPECTIVES: A Photography Collection by Robert LaSelle ChismJune 29 – September 8June 29 opening reception, 2 – 4pmThis collection showcases Chism’s unique photography compositions that highlight iconic locations in the Pacific Northwest. The exhibition is part of the new Community Gallery located in the Museum Store, which showcases the work of local artists.Washington State […]

Music in the Park SeriesAugust 10, September 14, 6 – 8pmHave a rockin’ good time at Centralia’s Music in the Park series! the series kicks off with the always amazing Bruce Maier Band. Enjoy Food and beverage vendors and get ready for a wonderful evening!George Washington Park110 South Silver St, Centraliadowntowncentralia.orgMusic in the Park — […]

Yelm Farmer’s MarketThrough September 28, 10am – 3pm, SaturdaysEnjoy everything fresh & local and help support local growers.yelmfarmersmarket.com

Tenino Farmers MarketMay – September, SaturdaysEnjoy the bounty of the Pacific NW with local farm products and more.187 Hodgeden St S, Teninoteninofarmersmarket.org 

Veterans Art Center at Lakewold GardensOngoingVeterans Painting GroupnSecond and Fourth Sundays of the month, 11am-1pmnGroup painting sessions with veteran and artist Charles Burt designed to empower veterans by providing art instruction in a peaceful garden setting while creating connections with other veterans in the art community. Artists of all levels are welcome; all supplies are provided.Sound Vet […]

55+ Senior Driving WorkshopAugust 12, 8 – 3:30pmOpen to the Public. $20Get your hot lunch here between 11:45 and 12:15. Join Gerry Apple in this interactive workshop covering topics such as texting, driving in bad weather, handling emergencies, freeways, reference points, and more. After attending, you may qualify for a 5 – 10% discount on […]

Soft Power Exhibit & Film SeriesExhibit:  Now through September 1Film Series Filament:  August 1 & August 22, 6 – 8pmThe textile-based works in Soft Power are declarations:  potent expressions of care, rebuke, resistance and resilience.  These soft manifestations of cultural heritage – the natural, tangible and intangible- amplify personal narrative and social criticism through process […]

Washington State History Museum is a 2024 Blue Star MuseumMay 18 – September 2Active duty military members and their families can receive free admission at the museum all summer long.Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating […]

50+ Social: Rainiers Game DayAugust 13, 10:30am – 3pmJoin us for a small group trip to Cheney Stadium in Tacoma for a Tacoma Rainiers baseball game. Enjoy a ballpark meal and cheer on the team!Depart from Eastside community Center, 1721 S 66th St, Tacoma, Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave NE, TacomaRegister:  50+ Field Trips […]

2024 Southwest Washington Fair:  Red, White & MooAugust 13 – 18Tues-Thurs: 10am-10pmFri-Sat: 10am-11pmSun: 10am-7pmOpening Ceremony: Tues 11:00 AMRodeo: Wed & Thurs 7:00 PMSW Jr Livestock Sale: Fri 6:00 PMMonster Truck Rally: Sat 1:00 & 6:30 PMJoin us at the Friendly Fair where we showcase our agricultural heritage and the accomplishments of our community! Enjoy food, […]