🌱 Chehalis-raised teacher keeps one-room schoolhouse history alive for local students
Chehalis, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Chehalis! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Chehalis-raised teacher keeps one-room schoolhouse history alive for local students
- How to turn a short Chehalis drive into a forest getaway
Also on today's calendar: Middle Group (Chehalis/Centralia) — Pacific Northwest NAVHDA and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 63, low: 45.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 55 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Julie McDonald: Retired nonagenarian teacher shares experiences attending one-room schools (chronline.com) — A beloved retired teacher who raised her family in Chehalis and taught in local grade schools is sharing vivid memories of attending and teaching in one-room schools. Now 91, she helped create the replica pioneer school and church at Fort Borst Park in Centralia and will give an August talk there about the Borst family and the historic Borst House museum. 
• This Washington State Park Blends Old-Growth Forest, Logging Lore, And Riverfront Charm For A Must-Visit May Escape (everafterinthewoods.com) — If you’re in Chehalis and craving a quick nature escape, Rainbow Falls State Park sits just 17 miles west along the Chehalis River with preserved old-growth forest and CCC-built log structures. The park’s history is tightly tied to Lewis County’s logging past and conservation efforts that saved a rare slice of the Chehalis Valley. Trails, camping, fishing, and river views make it an easy day trip or weekend getaway.
📸 Around Chehalis
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Upcoming Events in
Chehalis
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★ Featured events ★
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Jeremy's Corner Bar — Chris Guenther Music →
Jeremy's Farm to Table, 576 W Main St, Chehalis
6:00 pm
Friday May 22
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Other local events
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W.F. West & CMS Jazz Band Concert
Chehalis School District Chehalis, WA 98532
7:00 pm -
Parents of the Class of 2028 Present BINGO Night
Chehalis School District Chehalis, WA 98532
5:00 pm -
Middle Group (Chehalis/Centralia) — Pacific Northwest NAVHDA →
169 Pattee Rd, Chehalis
4:00 pm -
5-30 Headliner Adam Tiller →
Cornercopia Comedy Club, 289 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis
8:00 pm -
BINGO Train on the Chehalis Centralia Railroad →
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St, Chehalis
5:00 pm -
BINGO Train →
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St, Chehalis
5:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Sunday May 24
Saturday May 30
Saturday June 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CMS - Band Finale Concert
Centralia School District CMS Gym
7:00 pm -
Study Session
Centralia School District Centralia High School Performing Arts Center 813 Eshom Rd, Centr
5:00 pm -
W.F. West & CMS Jazz Band Concert
Chehalis School District Chehalis, WA 98532
7:00 pm -
Advising Day for Summer & Fall Terms
Centralia College 600 Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531
8:00 am -
Running Start Orientation - Online/Zoom Session →
Centralia College Online/Virtual
12:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m looking for someone who is interested in digging up weeds and other lawn type labor.
Can pay $25 per hour. If you are not a hard worker, please don’t reply as I need a serious worker only. (Nextdoor Logan Hill)
- Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chehalis. Apply here.
- Perdue Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for Feed Delivery Driver in Chehalis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chehalis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Centralia
- John Braun to hold town hall Wednesday, May 13 (chronline.com)
- Audit: WA school district missing nearly 1,000 Chromebooks worth almost $300K (blackchronicle.com)
- Why running coal plants beyond planned closures is costing hundreds of millions (san.com)
Ok Chehalis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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