Spend the Weekend – Spend the Week!!
With so many wonderful and exciting things happening along with ARTrails you are going to want to make your reservations now and plan on spending the entire weekend or even the week in Lewis County
Tell the hotel you are coming for ARTrails
In addition to the 2011 ARTrails Open Studio Tour, the following events are taking place in our community September 16 through the 25.
The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad – The Steam Train
ARTrails Weekend Dinner Train – Saturday, September 17 5:00 pm
Mystery Train – Saturday September 24 – The excitement starts at 5:00 pm
1101 Sylvenus Street, Chehalis, WA 98532
Reservations required for each event - phone 360-748-9593
After a day on the ARTrails, enjoy a pleasant, scenic, and relaxing journey back in time and take a ride on the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad. Gaze at the scenery as the nine-mile, former Milwaukee Road track winds through the scenic upper Chehalis River valley, crossing over several wooden trestles and passing many historic farms. Relax in the open car behind the mesmerizing sounds of a 1916-vintage steam locomotive. Sit down to a white-tablecloth, old-fashioned dining car experience. Step back to another age.
Visit www.steamtrainride.com for more information
Centralia Fox Theatre
September 17 and 18
September 24 and 25
119 South Tower Avenue, Centralia WA
The Fox Theatere has been a fixture in downtown Centralia since it opened in 1930. The Fox showcased first-run film, Fox Movietone newsreels and the best known vaudeville performers of the day. It was billed as "the finest playhouse between Portland and Seattle." The Fox Theatre is being renovated to its original grandeur and is currently showing vintage movies, live stage and theater events and has been the home of local talent showcases, sing-alongs, and community events.
For updated information on the live entertainment and vintage movies that will be presented at the Fox Theatre once the ARTrails Studios have closed for the night, visit the Fox Theater site - www.centraliafoxtheatre.com
Wellness Round-Up
(including an ARTrails and Lily Foundation art exhibit)
Saturday, September 17
1900 Cooks Hill Road
Centralia WA
Get a fast start on your ARTrails weekend - the 2011 Wellness Round-Up will start at 8:00 am with the Cooks Hill Challenge (10 Mile Run and 5k Fun Run/Walk) in front of Washington Orthopedic Center on Cooks Hill Road in Centralia. Registration begins at 7:00 am, the 10 Mile Run starts at 8:00 am, and the 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:30 am.
The 2011 Providence Centralia Hospital Wellness Roundup with be held as a joint venture at Washington Orthopedic Center, Lewis County Cancer Center, Providence Imaging Center and includes more than 100 community health partners in a addition to the Lily Foundation Art Exhibit and an ARTrails Mini-Gallery.
Lewis County Museum
September 18
September 24 and 25
599 NW Front Way, Chehalis, Washington
The Lewis County Historical Museum is housed in the historic, 1912 turn of the century Northern Pacific Railway Depot. Operated by the Lewis County Historical Society, it is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Lewis County, Washington and will be hosting a mini gallery of ARTrails art during the Open Studio Tour. For more information about the museum visit www.lewiscountymuseum.org or call 360-748-0831.
Boistfort Valley Quilt Show
Saturday September 24
995 Boistfort Road, Curtis WA
Join quilters from throughout the valley and enjoy their needle art at the Baw Faw Grange from 10 am – 4 pm.
The Spirit of all the Cowlitz People Powwow
Saturday September 24
St. Mary's Center
107 Spencer Road Toledo, Washington 98591
Grand Entry: 1:00pm and 7.00pm
Salmon Dinner: 5:00 pm
Dance Competition
Additional information www.cowlitz.org/events/cowlitzindianpowwow.html
Fourth Annual Chehalis Valley Fall Wine Tour
September 24 and 25
As you are exploring the back roads of Lewis County for the ARTrails Open Studio Tour be sure to include the Chehalis Valley wineries Fourth Annual Fall Wine Tasting and Tour. In addition to the 27 studios and 60-some artists of ARTrails, there are six boutique wineries where you will find a large variety of wine, from the basic merlot and chardonnay to special blends, fruit and dessert wines. Start at the winery of your choice and purchase your "Passport" and commemorative wine glass, free wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres for everyone to enjoy. Visit all the wineries for a chance to win a gift basket. Passports are good for both days. Enjoy the combination of ARTrails and the Wine Tour!
Additional information 360-978-6254 or www.scattercreekwinery.com
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