10/22/2025
A weekly look at what's making headlines in this week's East County Journal (October 22, 2025). Plus What's Happening and Check Out the Libraries sections. For the complete stories and more, subscribe today and receive the paper each week in the mail for a year. Call 360-496-5993 to subscribe today!
Due to limited space issues in this week edition of The East County Journal, the weekly What’s Happening section could not fit into the print edition and is listed here for our reader’s convenience.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Salkum Onalaska Mossyrock Ministry Association (SOMMA) food bank, 9 a.m. to noon, 144 Wilcox Road, Salkum.
Morton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9:30 a.m., Morton Methodist Church, 427 Main Ave., Morton. For information, call Mary, 360-508-5523 or Penny, 360-492-3006.
Daily Bread Mineral food bank, noon to 3 p.m., 127 Mineral Road N., Mineral, 360-492-3491.
Timber River Connections Older Adult Center bingo, 12:30 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230. Total of 15 bingo games for $1. Lunch is $5. Prizes, fun, everyone welcome.
Arbor Health Board of Commissioners meeting, 3:30 p.m., in the Morton Hospital conference room, 545 Adams St., Morton.
Lewis County Fire Department 3 Commissioners meeting, 6 p.m., 238 Mossyrock Road E., Mossyrock, 360-983-3456.
Youth Group for sixth-12th grade students, 6:30 p.m., Main Avenue Coffeehouse and Bakery, 210 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. Hosted by Pastor Josh Austin, Mineral Neighborhood Christian Center and Pastor Matthew Johnson, Morton Community Bible Church.
Thursday, Oct. 23
Meet Lewis County Fire District 3 Fire Chief Bill Edgington, 9 to 11 a.m., Mossyrock Fire Hall, 238 Mossyrock Road E, Mossyrock, 360-983-3456. Coffee served.
Timber River Connections adult coloring books, 1 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 4 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood, 360-304-3096.
“There is a Solution” Randle AA open meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Family Worship Center (east entrance), 10074 Hwy. 12, Randle.
Friday, Oct. 24
Eye Opener Al-anon family group, 9:45 to 11 a.m., Zoom meeting. Call for more information and meeting code at 425-830-0314. Newcomers are always welcome.
Morton Women’s Bible Study, 10 a.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division Way, Morton, 360-496-6887
Pastor’s Pantry food bank, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 277 Seventh St., Morton, 360-496-5456.
East End Celebrate Recovery 5:45 p.m., dinner; 6:30 p.m., meeting, Reconciled Christian Fellowship, 130 Morris Road, Randle, 360-496-1166.
Handgun tutoring with certified instructors, 6 p.m., Morton Gun Club, 6603 Hwy. 12, Morton, 360-520-7025. Contact Fred Ahrens.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Community Center, 12935 Hwy. 12, Packwood.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Blessings 5&2 food bank, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blessings Cottage, 101 Mossyrock Road, Mossyrock, 360-983-3247.
Packwood Saturday Market, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Longmire Springs Brewing Company, 112 Norman Way, Packwood.
Mineral Trunk or Treat, 5 to 7 p.m., on E Front Street, Mineral. A haunted house, cfarts for children and other activities will be planned.
Narcotics Anonymous Reflection group meeting, 6 p.m., Salkum Timberland Library, 2580 Hwy. 12, Salkum.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood.
Sunday, Oct. 26
Praise and Worship gathering, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division St., Morton, 360-496-6881. All are welcome.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 281 Second St., Morton, 360-304-3096.
Monday, Oct. 27
Salkum TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9 a.m., 125 Gore Road, Onalaska, 360-978-4894.
Morton City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Bob Lyle Community Center, 700 Main St., Morton, 360-496-6881.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
VFW Post 5439 meeting, 5 p.m., Mossyrock Community Center, 219 E. State St., Mossyrock.
Al-Anon Mossyrock HOPE (Happy Our Program Exists) meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom meeting. For information and meeting code, call 360-983-3033.
Lewis County Fire District 3 fire training, 6:30 p.m., Mossyrock Fire Hall, 238 Mossyrock Road E., Mossyrock, 360-983-2356.
American Legion Post 215 meeting, 7 p.m., Legion Hall, 210 Second St., Morton, 425-750-7471. Contact Commander Ed Smith.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 281 Second St., Morton.
Lewis County Fire District 10 fire training, 7 p.m., Packwood Fire Hall, 12953 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-4123.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Morton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9:30 a.m., Morton Methodist Church, 427 Main Ave., Morton. For information, call Mary, 360-508-5523 or Penny, 360-492-3006.
Daily Bread Mineral food bank, noon to 3 p.m., 127 Mineral Road N., Mineral, 360-492-3491.
Timber River Connections Older Adult Center bingo, 12:30 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230. Total of 15 bingo games for $1. Lunch is $5. Prizes, fun, everyone welcome.
Mossyrock Area Historical Society meeting, 5 p.m., Mossyrock Community Center, 231 E. State St., Mossyrock. Potluck at 5:30 p.m.
Youth Group for sixth-12th grade students, 6:30 p.m., Main Avenue Coffeehouse and Bakery, 210 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. Hosted by Pastor Josh Austin, Mineral Neighborhood Christian Center and Pastor Matthew Johnson, Morton Community Bible Church.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Timber River Connections adult coloring books, 1 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 4 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood, 360-304-3096.
“There is a Solution” Randle AA open meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Family Worship Center (east entrance), 10074 Hwy. 12, Randle.
Due to limited space issues in this week edition of The East County Journal, the weekly Check Out the Libraries section could not fit into the print edition and is listed here for our reader’s convenience.
Mountain View
• Family Storytime (birth-8, family), 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22. Music, movement, art and early STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) play. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
• Medicare information session with CMS (adults, seniors), 11 a.m. to noon, Friday, Oct. 24. Learn about Medicare and Medicaid from a representative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Find out about how Medicare plans work, what is covered, costs and financial assistance options, enrollment options and potential changes that are taking effect in 2026. Find CMS on the web at www.cms.gov. This is a general informational presentation with time for questions and answers at the end. Please note that one-on-one assistance will not be provided at this program. NOTICE: This program is subject to last-minute cancellation due to the current shutdown of the federal government and furlough of CMS outreach staff.
• ‘Sporeytime’ (birth-age 8, babies, early learning) 3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. Stories and early learning activities that include music, movement, art and early STEM play for children birth to 8 years old. This is an early learning program. This mushroom-themed family storytime event is hosted in cooperation with the Gifford Pinchot Fungi Festival and is free and open to the general public.
• Family Storytime (birth-8, family), 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29. Music, movement, art and early STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) play. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Packwood
• ‘Sporeytime’ (birth-age 8, babies, early learning) 3 to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. Stories and early learning activities that include music, movement, art and early STEM play for children birth to 8 years old. This is an early learning program. This mushroom-themed family storytime event is hosted in cooperation with the Gifford Pinchot Fungi Festival and is free and open to the general public.
• Family Storytime (birth-8, family), 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Oct. 28. Music, movement, art and early STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) play. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Salkum
• Family Storytime (ages birth-8, family), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 23. Music, movement, art and early STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) play. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
• The Trainer’s Guild (children, teens), 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23. Do you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? Join us as we battle it out, trade cards, and make new friends with other trainers. Show off your gear and create new swag with our creature-themed crafts. Don’t have cards? Each child will receive two mystery cards at each club meeting.
• Medicare information session with CMS (adults, seniors), 3 to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. Learn about Medicare and Medicaid from a representative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Find out about how Medicare plans work, what is covered, costs and financial assistance options, enrollment options and potential changes that are taking effect in 2026. Find CMS on the web at www.cms.gov. This is a general informational presentation with time for questions and answers at the end. Please note that one-on-one assistance will not be provided at this program. NOTICE: This program is subject to last-minute cancellation due to the current shutdown of the federal government and furlough of CMS outreach staff.
• Craft Club (teens, adults), 2:30 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. Join in for a social afternoon of arts and crafts. Bring a project to work on and connect with fellow crafters or artists. Some supplies will be provided, but they are limited. There will be time for sharing and discussing our creations at the end. All skill levels welcome.
• Epoxy Art for Beginners (adults), 2:30 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. Craft your own unique designs using silicone molds, epoxy resin, dyes, glitters and more. Adults only program. All materials will be provided. Please register online or with library staff.
• Salkum Art Share (teens, adults), 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28. A once per month show-and-tell for artists. Bring a finished piece or something you’ve been working on and join us for discussion – the fourth Tuesdays of every month. All art mediums welcome.
• Family Storytime (ages birth-8, family), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 30. Music, movement, art and early STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) play. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
• Consumer Protection Washington Fraud and Scam Awareness info session (adults), 4 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30. Join the Office of the Secretary of State and Consumer Protection Washington for an information session on how to avoid falling victim to the latest fraud schemes and scams. Whether online, in the mail or over the phone, tips to help protect your identity, your charitable donations, and hard-earned dollars will be shared.
