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Thursday, October 29, 2026
Kalama Halloween Community Bingo
A fun night of bingo, prizes, costumes and community — all for a great cause! Cowlitz County Habitat for Humanity hosts Halloween Community Bingo at [...]
Friday, October 30, 2026
Fill the Boot for MDA — Cowlitz 2 Firefighters
Drop a donation in the boot! Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue (IAFF Local 3828) are collecting for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the [...]
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Lodge Halloween Party — Kelso-Longview Elks
Halloween party at the Kelso-Longview Elks Lodge #1482 — costumes and Halloween fun on the big night itself.Found via Facebook — details can change; verify [...]
Elks Halloween Party with Live Music by Steelhead
The Kelso-Longview Elks #1482 host a free lodge Halloween party: live music by Steelhead at 6 PM and a costume contest. Open to members and [...]
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Pearls & Plaid — Ladies of Elks Night Out & Membership Drive
Ladies of Elks (Kelso-Longview Elks #1482) host Pearls & Plaid: a ladies night out and membership drive. Delicious food, easy games and fun prizes, raffle [...]
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Local Link Network Meeting (Woodland)
A casual, free networking evening upstairs at Woodland Corner Store for local business owners, nonprofits and neighbors. Bring business cards, share what you are working [...]
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Northwest Voices: Robert Michael Pyle
Acclaimed Northwest author and naturalist Robert Michael Pyle — whose writing has chronicled the Willapa Hills and the natural world of our corner of Washington [...]
Free Veterans Breakfast — Kelso-Longview Elks
A free breakfast for veterans — a thank-you from the Kelso-Longview Elks #1482. You do not need to be an Elk to attend. Held the [...]
Saturday, November 7, 2026
PNWVETS Walking Patrol 2026
Join PNWVETS Walking Patrol 2026 on November 7th, as we bring the Veteran community together in Southwest Washington. On Saturday, November 7th, starting at around [...]
Hearing at Holiday Gatherings at Kelso Public Library
Before the Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings start, pick up practical tips for hearing and following conversation at noisy holiday get-togethers. Free talk at Kelso Public [...]
Prime 4 Prime Veterans Dinner at Kelso-Longview Elks
Kelso-Longview Elks Lodge 1482 honors veterans with its Prime 4 Prime tradition: a free prime rib dinner for veterans. Tickets are required and are available [...]
Taming the Mouth – Documentary Screening & Q&A
Taming the Mouth — a documentary screening with a live Q&A, hosted by Ashtown Brewing Company and the filmmakers.The dangerous bar: the film is set [...]
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Chihuly Art Unveiling — Library 100th Anniversary
The Longview Public Library celebrates its 100th anniversary with the unveiling of artwork by world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly — a once-in-a-century moment for the [...]
VFW Breakfast at Post 1927 Woodland
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1927 in Woodland is serving up a community breakfast on Saturday, November 14, from 7 to 11 AM at the [...]
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Bling & Denim Holiday Ball — Kelso-Longview Elks
Save the date! The Kelso-Longview Elks #1482 host their Holiday Ball: Bling & Denim. Open to members and guests. Start time and details to be [...]
Cowlitz Coin Club
Monthly meeting of the Cowlitz Coin Club (third Saturday).Cost: FreeMore info · Source: KLOG 100.7 community calendar
Friday, November 27, 2026
Kalama's Festival of Trees at Mountain Timber Market
Kalama's first annual Festival of Lighted Trees fills Mountain Timber Market with Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations, each with its own theme. [...]
Friday, December 4, 2026
Christmas in Kalama
Celebrate the season downtown at Christmas in Kalama on Friday, December 4, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM in downtown Kalama. A community holiday evening for [...]
Kelso Christmas Tree Lighting
Kelso lights up for the holidays! Join neighbors downtown for the annual Christmas tree lighting — the Rotary Club of Kelso food wagon will be [...]
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Castle Rock Festival of Lights
Castle Rock’s holiday tradition fills downtown with stage entertainment, local craft and food vendors, and free photos with Santa (2–5 PM). The Festival of Lights [...]
Friday, December 18, 2026
Winter Open House at Woodland Community Library
Celebrate winter with friends and neighbors at the Winter Open House at Woodland Community Library on Friday, December 18, 2026, 4–6 PM: a warm, festive [...]
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Gifts From the Heart
Holiday gift pick-up by the Highlands Neighborhood Association (Friends Helping Friends). First round 10–11 AM for persons with special accommodation needs only; second round 11 [...]
Friday, January 29, 2027
sQuatch Fest — 10th Anniversary
SAVE THE DATE — sQuatch Fest turns 10! The Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce brings the 10th anniversary sQuatch Fest to the Cowlitz County Event [...]
Thursday, July 15, 2027
Kalama Community Fair 2027 — Barns, Boots, and Country Roots
The Kalama Community Fair (est. 1965) announces its 2027 theme: Barns, Boots, and Country Roots.When: July 15–17, 2027Where: Haydu Park, 253 Kalama River Road, Kalama, [...]