“Santa Mailboxes” have been installed in three different locations around downtown Chehalis – one in front of Book N Brush, another in front of Totally Pawsome, and the third in front of Experience Chehalis. Kids can drop off their Santa wish lists in the Santa Mailbox, and if dropped off by December 12th with a legible return address, kids are going to hear back from Santa’s elves, courtesy of Experience Chehalis.
'Tis the season to create memories and explore the forest while finding a holiday tree for your home! You can now buy a Christmas Tree cutting permit in person at Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, and Cowlitz Valley Ranger District offices and many other local vendors! Online permits are also available at Recreation dot Gov. Permits are $5.00 each. Bring along the hot chocolate, make some memories and find that perfect tree!
The Miss Lewis County Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the 2023 program! This program is open to girls ages 19 to 26 who live, work, or attend school in Lewis County. The competition will be held March 11th of 2023, with weekly training sessions beginning in January. If you’re interested and have never competed, don’t worry- they’ll help prepare you to be your best for all phases of the competition. And ALL candidates will receive scholarship dollars! The deadline for applications is December 10th. To apply or to learn more, visit MissLewisCountyScholarship.com!
Last year the Seattle Children’s Hospital saw over 700 young patients from right here in Lewis County, with medical bills totaling more than 2 million dollars. Fortunately, you can help these kids by donating money at an upcoming fundraiser. It’s on December 2nd at 6PM at the Loft in downtown Chehalis, put on by the Adaline Coffman Guild. All proceeds go towards paying off those medical bills for these local kids and their families.
The Annual Borst Park Drive-Thru Lights return this Friday, December 2nd and continue nightly through Sunday, December 25th. Open every evening from 5pm – 9pm. The cost is $5.00 per vehicle. Food donations will be accepted and will be delivered to our local food banks!
The 46th annual “Breakfast With Santa” is back at The Moose Lodge on Saturday, December 3rd, from 8am-11am. The Moose Lodge is at 1400 Grand Avenue in Centraia. The proceeds benefit Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital.
The Greater Chehalis Food Bank is still in need of volunteers to help with food distribution prep, greeters for registration, and their Friday food distribution. They are also looking for a board member to attend monthly meetings and bring fresh ideas to the table! If you’re interested in volunteering, call 360-748-67-08.
