Hero Post Archives - Experience Chehalis https://experiencechehalis.com/category/hero-post/ Eat. Stay. Work. Play. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:01:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://experiencechehalis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-Untitled-design-1-32x32.png Hero Post Archives - Experience Chehalis https://experiencechehalis.com/category/hero-post/ 32 32 2026 Chehalis Harvest Shop Hop https://experiencechehalis.com/2026-chehalis-harvest-shop-hop/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:13:50 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=85031 Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 7th from 12:00-7:00pm. Join the fun downtown for the Harvest Shop Hop, an all-day celebration of fall, shopping, and community fun in Chehalis! Experience Chehalis invites you to spend the day exploring local shops, enjoying seasonal flavors, and supporting small businesses in the heart of our city. Throughout the […]

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Join the fun downtown for the Harvest Shop Hop, an all-day celebration of fall, shopping, and community fun in Chehalis! Experience Chehalis invites
you to spend the day exploring local shops, enjoying seasonal flavors, and supporting small businesses in the heart of our city.

Throughout the day, downtown shops will offer exclusive discounts, special promotions, and curated fall finds. From cozy fashion and home décor to unique gifts and handmade treasures, it is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to something special or start your holiday shopping.

Restaurants and cafes will join in the fun too, serving up seasonal bites and delicious drinks that make the day even more inviting.

“Harvest Shop Hop is a chance to highlight our local businesses while giving the community a fun and festive way to enjoy downtown Chehalis,” said Interim Executive Director Angie Guy. “Celebrating fall, shopping local, and creating memories with family and friends is a great way to spend the day.”

With festive fall décor, great deals, and a welcoming community spirit, the Harvest Shop Hop is the perfect way to celebrate the season in downtown Chehalis.

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]]> Dance Festival Northwest 2026 https://experiencechehalis.com/dance-festival-northwest-2026/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:33:11 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=84031 The Southwest Washington Dance Center will host the 32nd annual Dance Festival Northwest on Saturday, March 21, at 7:00 PM. Dance Festival Northwest brings dance companies from around the Pacific Northwest to the Centralia/Chehalis area.  The dancers attend Master Dance Classes together as a group and then each individual company performs dance pieces that they […]

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]]> The Southwest Washington Dance Center will host the 32nd annual Dance Festival Northwest on Saturday, March 21, at 7:00 PM. Dance Festival Northwest brings dance companies from around the Pacific Northwest to the Centralia/Chehalis area.  The dancers attend Master Dance Classes together as a group and then each individual company performs dance pieces that they have prepared, at a fabulous performance at Corbet Theatre in Centralia. This year you will see very diverse forms of dance performed; from contemporary and classical ballet on pointe, modern/contemporary dance, jazz, ballroom and Hip Hop.

The host company, under the direction of Hollie McGovern, is Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble from Chehalis, WA.  For over 43 years, Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble has given the gift of dance to the Lewis County area.  The Dance Ensemble has performed for audiences at the Lewis County Community Concerts, Miss Lewis County Pageant, The Nutcracker Ballet, Northwest Wind Symphony and the Merce Cunningham Tribute. They have also danced at Dancepalooza in Seattle, Dance to Make a Difference Charity Gala, and Olympia Dance Festival. The Ensemble also tours, every spring, with a production for Elementary Schools in greater Lewis County and South Thurston County.

Visiting companies this year include:

  • Ballet Northwest, Olympia
  • Centralia Ballet Academy, Centralia
  • Evergreen City Ballet, Renton
  • Johansen Olympia Ballet Center, Olympia
  • Olympic Ballroom Dance, Olympia
  • Port Townsend Ballet, Port Townsend
  • Seattle Civic Dance Theatre, Seattle
  • Studio West Dance Theatre, Olympia
  • Studio West Dance Academy, Olympia
  • Trinity Dance Prosser, Prosser
  • Vashon Dance Company, Vashon Island
  • Host Company, Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble, Chehalis

 

Tickets are available at online or in person at Southwest Washington Dance Center at 437 N. Market Blvd. in downtown Chehalis.

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]]> Experience Chehalis Presents Front Door Back https://experiencechehalis.com/front-door-back/ Mon, 12 May 2025 22:56:25 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=82040 Transform Your Business: Creating Irresistible Stores and Storefronts June 10, 6:30 p.m. at Mint City Coffee Roasting Interested in improving your business storefront and creating a more vibrant shopping experience for your customers? Join us on June 10th at 6:30 p.m. at Mint City Coffee Roasting for an engaging and informative workshop presented by Experience […]

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Transform Your Business: Creating Irresistible Stores and Storefronts
June 10, 6:30 p.m. at Mint City Coffee Roasting

Interested in improving your business storefront and creating a more vibrant shopping experience for your customers? Join us on June 10th at 6:30 p.m. at Mint City Coffee Roasting for an engaging and informative workshop presented by Experience Chehalis featuring the talents of Main Street friends, Front Door Back! Learn the secrets of creating eye-catching storefronts that captivate customers—both in person and online. From the signage and lighting to window displays and shopper behavior, you’ll walk away with practical tips to make your business shine inside and out. There is no cost to attend, and NW Board Bites will provide a beautiful charcuterie spread.

Ready for more? You can take your store transformation to the next level with personalized, one-on-one consultations from the experts at Front Door Back. On June 11 or 12, you can work directly with these seasoned consultants to receive tailored advice for your business. Thanks to Experience Chehalis, participants receive significant discounts on consultation fees—plus, you can access a $750 grant for recommended improvements like displays and lighting, with no match required. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!

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Session Description

Gone are the days of shopping local out of a sense of obligation or duty. Shoppers want “great experiences” in “good stores.” But what exactly makes a “good store”? This presentation will define the elements that make up a great retail landscape that supports a “Main Street” downtown district. Main Street’s advantage is its authenticity and its ability to provide unique experiences. It epitomizes the Buy Local trend that mass retailers are trying to capture for their shareholders. Main Street retail can be exactly what shoppers are yearning for.

What to evaluate or where to make changes that deliver the greatest ROI is often elusive to busy independent retailers.  Best practices for storefronts, coupled with a greater understanding of shopper expectations and behavior, allays retail shortcomings and positions businesses for increased enjoyment, loyalty, foot traffic,  and sales from their shoppers. This 90-minute presentation will cover:

  • Where Does Your Store Start? Seeing your store from the street and from the internet as shoppers do. Are you communicating the right message?
  • Storefront Activation – SHOW vs TELL with signage, lighting, colors and sidewalk merchandising to improve visibility and attract foot traffic
  • Powerful Windows – How to define and create them and why good windows are critical to bringing in the right shoppers
  • Lighting – Appropriate styles and locations of lights as a sales tool for both the store AND the district
  • Best Practices at Retail – Deconstructing revenue generating big budget concepts for small budgets & small footprints stores to make their own
  • Leveraging Shopper Behavior – Creating path-makers, encouraging exploration and merchandising 360 to increase product engagement and sales

What will I learn?

Attendees will leave knowing:

  • Effective Storefronts– Key components that deserve attention and budget
  • Showing vs. Telling your story. What’s the difference, and why does it matter?
  • Capture Power– is anyone noticing you? Are you worth a visit?
  • Windows– The #1 thing to start with
  • Awnings– to have or have not? If so, what style?
  • Signage Best Practices and costly rookie mistakes to avoid
  • Lights– Which kind? Where? Why? How?
  • Shopper Behavior– How we shop. Turning Pain into Happy.
  • Predictable Patterns– Which relate to sales if you know how to guide them
  • Visual merchandising that grabs attention and facilitates sales

Who should attend? 

Business owners: Because every business plays a role in creating a cohesive, enjoyable downtown experience, ANY business located on a ground floor space, that receives clients or customers should attend this presentation. This includes service-based businesses (insurance, personal grooming, medical), food service (coffee shop or restaurant)  and of course, retail stores.

Property owners: Learn how to enhance your property value to attract higher quality tenants with the right investments. Happy successful tenants attract good neighbors and increased rents.

Planners: Is the city supporting best practices for signage, lighting and other aspects of storefront activation that increase pride of place and are business friendly? Hear what we are recommending to find out if your policies support or encumber.

Why should I make time for this?

EVERY business contributes to the commercial fabric and collectively creates the “feel” of the downtown business district. How a community sees itself, whether they (the residents and owners) make the effort to keep things clean and refreshed or they neglect themselves, letting paint fade and improvements languish, shapes a district’s identity. If a city takes pride in itself, so too will visitors assign value and in return, spend their time and money. 

Learn how each of you can support each other by being the best version of YOU. Learn how to develop and maintain your individuality and why that’s good business for the district too.

Are there any take-home materials? 

Attendees receive a 30 point+ Storefront Checklist as a  reminder of what we cover in the workshop. Attendees scheduled for individual consultations will receive a pre-consult preparation guide to get the most out of their consultation time.

Did you hear an idea you liked? Is that idea something you should consider doing? Are you planning some changes or improvements and want to get feedback from retail experts? One-on-one consultations give you access to two National Retail Experts, Seanette Corkill and Anne Marie Luthro, to focus our attention on how to help you be a better you. By spending time in your space, we will provide specific and personalized solutions to fix profit-blocking situations or brainstorm creative ideas to increase sales that you, the business owner, can implement in the near term (like simply rearranging things) and/or plan to improve in the longer term (as in refreshing graphics or investing in lighting). 

There are 3 types of consultations. 

Regardless of which level, all consultations begin the same way. We walk and shop your store like a secret shopper, looking at details, merchandise locations, fixtures, lighting, visual merchandising standards, signage and so on. (Time/notice permitting, we’ll review your online presence as well as your physical nighttime presence.) Once we’ve gathered our initial impressions, we compare our findings with your greatest areas of concern, share our Top 5 findings and recommendations for improvements plus any additional areas of opportunity. 

Thanks to Experience Chehalis, participants receive discounts off standard fees! In addition to the discount, Experience Chehalis is offering a $750 credit toward recommended improvement costs for those purchasing a consultation — no match required!

  1. “Walk and Talk”- Assessments: $250 (Regularly $500) Ideal for businesses that are accomplished in their genre, are actively making improvements, need affirmation and clarification on their next moves, and/or appreciate objective professional input on action items they might not have considered. Since no written report is provided, clients are encouraged to take notes.
  2. Tier 1 Consultations and Reporting: $750 (Regularly $1,500) Complementing the in-store discussion, this Tier provides the business owner a written summary of prioritized guidance on their Top 5 list of action items. This report becomes a reference document, directly from the experts, reinforcing not only WHAT to do but WHY to do it. It serves to benchmark and guide the changes recommended.
  3. Tier 2 Consultations and Reporting: $3,250 (Regularly $4,000) This top tier report provides an expanded list of written recommendations (beyond the Top 5). These reports provide additional detailed support, customized creative direction and bring to life, via imagery, what even well-written instructions can’t offer. These often incorporate inspirational examples, renderings of the interior or exterior, product/fixture specifications, and select cost estimates. Tier 2 Consultations with Reports are often the foundation for advancing projects toward funding and implementation.
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“The presentation by Frontdoor Back, “The How Behind the Wow” was absolutely the best seminar we ever hosted for our retailers!  Every business that attended had a take-away, and some even implemented key ideas the very next day.  The one-on-one consultations with Seanette and AnnMarie were highly detailed and the recommendations were not only tailored to each business, but also entirely feasible for a small business to implement. We keep working with the tools they have given us!   I would highly recommend Frontdoor Back to any community that wants to give their retailers concrete tools for increasing sales.”

Louise Wadsworth, Downtown Coordinator, Livingston County Economic Development, NY

 

To put the importance of their visits into words of a local shop owner, “Please bring them back every year. Our businesses respect their expertise and creativity and have built relationships with these amazing consultants.”

Mary Des Marais, Executive Director, Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance

 

“You helped me rethink my space and how to use my fixtures in ways that hadn’t occurred to me. My customers noticed and liked your ideas and so did I. It was refreshing to speak with someone that thinks like an owner and bounce ideas off  of. I also used your ideas on the outside of my store and love how things turned out.”

Kristen Ling, owner A Framer’s Touch, Forest Grove, OR

 

“Your presentation was the kick in the pants I needed.”

Sandy Spencer, owner Lively Olive Tasting Bar, Port Townsend, WA

 

“Your ideas were both inspiring and practical.”

Ann Miner, owner Yarn Folk, Ellensburg, WA

 

“To offer the services of Frontdoor Back is an opportunity for our Main Street organization to provide needed assistance and ‘outside eyes’. I LOVE the way the suggestions are presented and explored with the [business] owner. Frontdoor Back represents the essence of Main Street.”

Linda Haglund, Executive Director, Wenatchee Downtown Association, WA

 

“I appreciated your ingenuity.”

Mitch Mitchum, property owner Astoria, OR

 

“The shop owners were wondering how soon we could get you to their stores after your presentation.”

Vickie Chambers, Executive Director, Coupeville, WA

 

“WOW. Just Wow! This talented presenter has taken our downtown from longed-for big visions …. to accomplished projects. She is gifted, fresh and frugal in her approach. All the small steps we’ve taken have netted big results. ”

Lee Rafferty, Executive Director, Vancouver, WA

 

“You absolutely hit the mark.”

Todd Cutts, Executive Director, Olympia Downtown Alliance

 

“Within 90 minutes of rearranging a few key areas based on your suggestions, I went from watching reluctant sidewalk browsers pass by to having 5 shoppers come in and I made 3 sales. That made my day. Your ideas were creative yet common sense. I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect with the consult but I’m so glad I signed up. It’s been several months since the changes and the effects are lasting.”

Carine La Point, owner Carine’s Studio, Astoria, OR

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]]> Earth Day Activities Planned in Downtown Chehalis on April 26 https://experiencechehalis.com/earth-day-activities-planned-in-downtown-chehalis-on-april-26/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:43:53 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=81880 Downtown Chehalis invites the public to celebrate Earth Day with two special community activities. On April 26th, Experience Chehalis will host its community clean-up event at the Lewis County Historical Museum, while Natural Nurture Farmacy presents its annual Earth Day celebration with activities and free family fun on Boistfort Street. Experience Chehalis’s Earth Day Community […]

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]]> Downtown Chehalis invites the public to celebrate Earth Day with two special community activities. On April 26th, Experience Chehalis will host its community clean-up event at the Lewis County Historical Museum, while Natural Nurture Farmacy presents its annual Earth Day celebration with activities and free family fun on Boistfort Street.

Experience Chehalis’s Earth Day Community Clean-up will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Volunteers can check in at the Lewis County Historical Museum and choose from a list of activities, including picking up litter throughout Chehalis, beautifying the streets, and contributing to the overall cleanliness of Downtown Chehalis. Experience Chehalis asks volunteers to call 360-345-1738 or email info@experiencechehalis.com to register.  Those who register by April 9th will receive a free Experience Chehalis Earth Day t-shirt. Participate for an hour or the whole event!  

Just down the street, Nature Nurture Farmacy, will be offering a free, family-friendly Earth Day celebration filled with activities and educational opportunities on Boistfort Street from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Attendees can expect gardening demos and advice, farmers selling plant starts, and activities and information booths from local businesses and organizations, including Fungi Perfecti. Live music will set the tone for a lively and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the day.

“We are excited to come together as a community to celebrate Earth Day,” said Annalee Tobey, Executive Director of Experience Chehalis. “By participating in the community clean-up and attending the Earth Day celebration, we can demonstrate our commitment to a healthy and sustainable future. We invite everyone to join us for a day of fun, learning, and making a positive impact on our planet.”

For more information about the Earth Day celebrations, please visit www.experiencechehalis.com/earth-day.

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]]> Discover Creativity in Downtown: The Experience Chehalis Self-Guided Art Tour https://experiencechehalis.com/discover-creativity-in-downtown/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:47:22 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=81858 Downtown Chehalis is bursting with color, history, and imagination—and it’s all waiting for you on the Experience Chehalis Self-Guided Art Tour. Whether you’re a casual explorer or an art lover on a mission, this walking tour showcases the heart and soul of the community through a vibrant collection of murals. With more than a dozen […]

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Chelsea Sonnenberg and her children Thea and Atticus look for hidden animals in the new “Nature’s Library” mural at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Downtown Chehalis is bursting with color, history, and imagination—and it’s all waiting for you on the Experience Chehalis Self-Guided Art Tour. Whether you’re a casual explorer or an art lover on a mission, this walking tour showcases the heart and soul of the community through a vibrant collection of murals.

With more than a dozen murals and art pieces scattered throughout downtown, each stop tells a unique story. From whimsical works celebrating the town’s railroad roots to larger-than-life tributes to Chehalis history, the murals offer a deeper look at the people and ideas that shaped this charming community.

Among the tour’s highlights is the iconic “Chehalis Through Time” mural, depicting several eras in Chehalis’ history.  Other favorites include the “Lewis County’s Legacy in Agriculture,” a playful ode to the area’s agricultural heritage, and the newest addition “Nature’s Library” at the Chehalis Timberland Library, featuring over 20 hidden animals in the wildflowers featured in the mural.

What makes the Experience Chehalis Self-Guided Art Tour so special is its accessibility. The tour can be completed at your own pace, whether you’re taking a leisurely afternoon stroll or just popping into town for a quick visit. Guests can follow along on their mobile device online at ExperienceChehalis.com/art-tour.

The art tour not only offers a chance to see Chehalis through a creative lens—it’s also a great way to support local businesses. As you wander between murals, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to stop into shops, grab a coffee, or enjoy a bite to eat at one of the town’s many cozy eateries.

The Chehalis Self-Guided Art Tour invites you to see downtown in a whole new way—through bold brushstrokes, creative storytelling, and community pride. So grab your camera, lace up your walking shoes, and come explore the art of Chehalis!

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]]> CALL FOR ARTISTS: Earth Day Promotional Design https://experiencechehalis.com/call-for-artists-earth-day-promotional-design/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:51:58 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=80980 CALL FOR ARTISTS: Earth Day Promotional Design Experience Chehalis invites artists to submit proposals for an Earth Day design to promote the upcoming Earth Day Community Clean-up event on April 26th. The selected artwork will be featured on posters, social media, t-shirts, and stickers, aiming to inspire community participation and environmental stewardship. Experience Chehalis is […]

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Winning 2024 Design

Experience Chehalis invites artists to submit proposals for an Earth Day design to promote the upcoming Earth Day Community Clean-up event on April 26th. The selected artwork will be featured on posters, social media, t-shirts, and stickers, aiming to inspire community participation and environmental stewardship.

Experience Chehalis is asking artists to submit up to two designs, incorporating specific elements.

  • A representation of planet Earth included in the design
  • Image will depict a positive and colorful representation of our planet / Earth Day
  • Design will be contained to a square area so it can be easily placed into an 11×17-inch poster.
  • Please DO NOT include words in the design.

Each selected artist will receive $350 for their design, with Experience Chehalis obtaining shared ownership of the artwork. This opportunity is open to all ages and experience levels.

To be considered for the project, please submit the following by March 31, 2025:

  • Basic Information. Provide your name, mailing address, phone number, and email.
  • Artist Profile. Tell us about yourself! Please submit a short bio.
  • Design. Include a finished concept of your artwork in PDF, JPEG, or PNG format.
  • Submit Instructions. Please submit the information requested to info@experiencechehalis.com by the submission deadline of March 31, 2025. The selected artist will be announced by April 4, 2024.

Thank you for your interest in our project and for supporting Earth Day and a beautiful, vibrant Chehalis! We look forward to receiving your submission. Please email questions regarding this project to info@experiencechehalis.com.

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]]> Hop Aboard the Easter Eggspress! https://experiencechehalis.com/hop-aboard-the-easter-eggspress/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:22:01 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=80977 Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Easter celebration as the Easter Eggspress rolls into town on Saturday, April 19! This family-friendly event, hosted by the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad, invites guests of all ages to hop aboard a scenic train ride through the beautiful countryside while enjoying an unforgettable Easter experience. The 75-minute excursions depart the Depot at […]

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]]> Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Easter celebration as the Easter Eggspress rolls into town on Saturday, April 19! This family-friendly event, hosted by the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad, invites guests of all ages to hop aboard a scenic train ride through the beautiful countryside while enjoying an unforgettable Easter experience. The 75-minute excursions depart the Depot at 10:00 a.m., noon, 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The cost is $15 for youth 3-5 years, with 4 and under riding free. Passengers 6 years and over are $19 per person.

The Easter Eggspress isn’t just a train ride; it’s a full day of springtime fun! Before or after your journey, youth up to 12 years old gather candy-filled eggs on the grassy area at the depot and enjoy exciting activities including bounce houses, face painting, and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself! Bring your Easter basket for your photos with the Easter Bunny.

Feeling hungry? We’ve got you covered! Small bites will be available on-site, offering delicious tamales and hot dogs for a tasty Easter treat. Hot cocoa and cider will also be available.

Families will also have the chance to learn about train safety from dedicated Operation Lifesaver volunteers and do activities at the Discover! Childrens Museum’s table.

Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories with family and friends. Tickets are limited, so book your ride on the Easter Eggspress today! Walk-ups are on a space-available basis. Join us for a ride on the Easter Eggspress and make this Easter one to remember!

The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad is a historic non-profit railroad dedicated to preserving the rich railway history of the Pacific Northwest while offering unique and entertaining experiences for everyone. The train departs from the Chehalis Centralia Train Depot at 1101 SW Sylvenus Street, Chehalis, WA 98532, Exit 77 off I-5. For more details and to book your tickets, visit our website.

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]]> Dance Festival Northwest 2025 on March 22 https://experiencechehalis.com/dance-festival-northwest-2025-on-march-22/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:23:37 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=80963   The Southwest Washington Dance Center will host the 31st annual Dance Festival Northwest on Saturday, March 22, at 7:00 PM. Dance Festival Northwest brings dance companies from around the Pacific Northwest to the Centralia/Chehalis area. The dancers attend Master Dance Classes together as a group, and then each company performs dance pieces they have […]

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The Southwest Washington Dance Center will host the 31st annual Dance Festival Northwest on Saturday, March 22, at 7:00 PM. Dance Festival Northwest brings dance companies from around the Pacific Northwest to the Centralia/Chehalis area. The dancers attend Master Dance Classes together as a group, and then each company performs dance pieces they have prepared at a fabulous performance at Corbet Theatre in Centralia. This year you will see diverse forms of dance performed, from contemporary and classical ballet on pointe, modern/contemporary dance, jazz, ballroom, tap, and hip hop.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Brianna Jones, the host company is Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble from Chehalis, WA. For over 42 years, Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble has given the gift of dance to the Lewis County area. The Dance Ensemble has performed for audiences at the Lewis County Community Concerts, Miss Lewis County Pageant, The Nutcracker Ballet, Northwest Wind Symphony, and the Merce Cunningham Tribute. They have also danced at Dancepalooza in Seattle, Dance to Make a Difference Charity Gala, and Olympia Dance Festival. The Ensemble also tours every spring with a production for elementary schools in greater Lewis County and South Thurston County.

Visiting companies this year include Ballet Northwest from Olympia, Evergreen City Ballet from Renton, Maple Valley School of Ballet from Black Diamond, Olympia Ballet Center from Olympia, Olympic Ballroom Dance from Olympia, Rennat Choreography from Chehalis, Seattle Civic Dance Theatre from Seattle, Studio West Dance Theatre from Olympia, Studio West Dance Academy from Olympia, Vashon Dance Academy from Vashon Island, and host company, Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble from Chehalis.

Tickets are available online at www.swwdance.org or in person at Southwest Washington Dance Center at 437 N Market Blvd, Chehalis, and at the door if available. For more information, call the Dance Center at 360-748-4789

Tickets: 

  • Adults: $25
  • Seniors (62+), Students, Military & Children: $20
  • Live Stream: $20

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]]> Discover the Future of Flood Management in the City of Chehalis and Port of Chehalis https://experiencechehalis.com/future-of-flood-management/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:05:19 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=80851 Discover the Future of Flood Management in the City of Chehalis and Port of Chehalis Join us for an open house on the City of Chehalis’ and Port of Chehalis’ joint “Flood Strategy Investment Plan” (FSIP)! Event: City of Chehalis and Port of Chehalis FSIP Open House and Educational Session Date: March 6, 2025 Time: […]

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Join us for an open house on the City of Chehalis’ and Port of Chehalis’ joint “Flood Strategy Investment Plan” (FSIP)!

  • Event: City of Chehalis and Port of Chehalis FSIP Open House and Educational Session
  • Date: March 6, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (stop by anytime during these hours)
  • Location: VR Lee Community Building, 221 SW 13th St, Chehalis, WA 98532

Come to the event to learn about localized efforts to tackle flooding stemming from the Dillenbaugh, Dilly Twig, and Berwick Creeks, and what you can do to help! This is your chance to:

  • Explore our Progress: Find out what we’ve been up to and what we’ve accomplished so far.
  • Understand the Project: Learn about the Flood Strategy and Investment Plan (FSIP) and specific areas identified as high risk.
  • Discuss Solutions: Dive into the problems and potential solutions for flood risk management.
  • Community Action: Learn what you can do to help!

This project is brought to you by the City of Chehalis, Port of Chehalis, and Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority, and as part of the larger Chehalis Basin Strategy. Together, we aim to reduce the risk of future flooding that has previously impacted our communities.

For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/chehalisfsip.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation and contribute to a safer, more resilient flood future!  See you there!

Contact Celest Wilder with the City of Chehalis at cwilder@ci.chehalis.wa.us or Bill Teitzel with the Port of Chehalis at bteitzel@portofchehalis.com with any questions or suggestions.

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]]> Love Notes: Spreading Love Throughout Downtown Chehalis https://experiencechehalis.com/love-notes/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:27:45 +0000 https://experiencechehalis.com/?p=80580 This February 2026, Experience Chehalis invites the community to join in a heartwarming new tradition, now in its second year – Downtown Chehalis Love Notes! This initiative is all about sharing kindness and appreciation with the businesses, organizations, and employees that make downtown Chehalis special. Throughout the month, community members can write a short note, […]

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This February 2026, Experience Chehalis invites the community to join in a heartwarming new tradition, now in its second year – Downtown Chehalis Love Notes! This initiative is all about sharing kindness and appreciation with the businesses, organizations, and employees that make downtown Chehalis special.

Throughout the month, community members can write a short note, poem, or even create a drawing for their favorite downtown shop, employee, or organization. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to spread joy and gratitude.

To participate in Downtown Chehalis Love Notes, simply stop by one of the fourteen participating businesses, pick up a love note, and take a moment to share your love for Downtown Chehalis with a heartfelt message, a thoughtful poem, or a creative drawing celebrating your favorite spot, business, or person! Once your Love Note is complete, drop it in one of the red collection boxes located at any participating location. Throughout the month, businesses will proudly display these notes in their windows, creating a beautiful visual celebration of community appreciation and kindness.

Our participating Love Note Businesses include:

  • Be-You-Tiful Boutique
  • Book ‘N’ Brush
  • Chehalis Timberland Library
  • Gifted Hallmark
  • Gracie’s on Market
  • Hutch Menswear
  • Lauren Urich Yoga
  • Mint City Coffee Roasting
  • Nature Nurture Farmacy
  • NW Salmon Smokehouse
  • The Quincy
  • Royal Sushi & Teriyaki
  • Shona’s Cafe
  • Visiting Nurses Thrift

This Valentine’s season, let’s make a difference with small acts of kindness. Join us in spreading love throughout downtown Chehalis and help make Love Notes a lasting tradition!

 

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