The Chehalis Community Renaissance Team is seeking design proposals from local artists and designers for the creation of a series of Chehalis- themed postcards, with these specifications: 4in x 8in dimensions, digital submissions only, with a limit of ten designs per submission. They ask that you incorporate ideas using photography of Chehalis, artistic designs representing Chehalis, and/or the use of historic/vintage photographs. These designs should represent the Chehalis community. Please submit the following by October 8th, 2021: Basic Information- your name, mailing address, phone number and email + Artist Profile, submit a short bio outlining your experience as an artist + Postcard Designs. Submit the requested information to info@experiencechehalis.com by October 8th.

It's time again for the ARTrails Open Studio Tour! Close to 30 artists will open their studios for the 19th annual tour on the 3rd and 4th weekends of September. Why not spend the weekend in Lewis County, starting your self-guided tour from the Exhibition Gallery in Centralia's Historic Train Depot? Go to artrailsofsww.org for all the exciting details!

The Chehalis Food Bank is serving the Chehalis, Adna, Napavine and Boisfort Valley area on Fridays, between 12:15 and 3:00pm. Families in need may head to the food bank twice a month. They are striving to make everyone feel safe by following all Covid 19 protocols to protect you as well as their volunteer workers. Stop by the Chehalis Food Bank if you are in need, at 740 SW 21st Street in Chehalis.

Lewis County COVID-19 Vaccine Phases are under way! Currently the COVID-19 vaccine is being administered in Lewis County. You must pre-register online at www.findyourphase.org for an appointment before you will be accepted. Follow the directions and print out your approval to schedule a time.