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Masonic events in Cowlitz County, WA

We have a lot going on! There's always something to choose from.

Some events are open to the public and some are open to Masons only.

Regular public events
  • Join us for coffees or breakfast!
    • Please note:  events are by donation and may be closed on holidays
    • Breakfast - Longview Lodge #263, Thursdays at 8:00 AM
    • Coffee - Kelso Lodge #94, Mondays and Saturdays at 7:30 AM
  • Dinner before monthly Lodge meetings (see our Lodges page and check with the Lodge first)

Upcoming events
Seasonal community events, occasional public lectures, summer BBQs, or games nights...

February, 2023
  • February 30 every year - Lodge Secretary Appreciation Day, LOL

March, 2023
  • Masonic Youth Scholarships - applications open until March 31. Awards of $3000 - $3750 available. Some require a Masonic connection but some do not. More info at wa-masoniccharities.org
 
  • Saturday, March 4 at noon - District 18 meeting
    • Kelso Lodge #94 (Masons only)
  • Saturday, March 11 at 1:00 PM - Masonic funeral service for WB Micheal Blackmer (Longview #263 and White Salmon #163)
    • First Christian Church, Longview. Public welcome.
  • Sunday, March 12 at 1:00 PM - Masonic funeral service for WB JD Smith (Elk Mountain #118, AF&AM of Colorado)
    • Toutle High School multi-purpose room. Public welcome.
  • March 17 - March 19, Lodge Leadership Retreat
    • Wenatchee (Master Masons only)

April 2023
  • Monday, April 24, Junior Achievement Awards. Our local Lodges will present awards at this annual event, as we've done for decades.
    • Kelso High School. Public welcome.

May, 2023

June, 2023
  • June 9 - June 11, Grand Lodge
    • Wenatchee (Master Masons only)
  • June 11, 1890 - Castle Rock Lodge #62 charter, happy birthday!
  • June 11, 1924 - Longview Lodge #263 charter, happy birthday!
  • June 14, 1893 - Kelso Lodge #94 charter, happy birthday!
  • Sunday, June 25 at noon - Cowlitz Freemasons' Summer BBQ series. Public welcome.
    • Hosted by Woodland-Kalama Lodge #17. Location TBD.

July, 2023
  • Sunday, July 16 at noon - Cowlitz Freemasons' Summer BBQ series. Public welcome.
    • Hosted by Castle Rock Lodge #62. Location TBD.

August, 2023
  • Sunday, August 6 at noon - Cowlitz Freemasons' Summer BBQ series. Public welcome.
    • Hosted by Kelso Lodge #94. Location TBD.
  • Sunday, August 27 at noon - Cowlitz Freemasons' Summer BBQ series. Public welcome.
    • Hosted by Longview Lodge #263. Location TBD.

September, 2023
  • Saturday, September 9 at 2:00 PM. Longview Lodge #263 will conduct a Masonic cornerstone ceremony, as we give the city of Longview a 100th birthday present - a time capsule! It should be a great event. Public welcome. Location TBD.
  • September 22, 1871 - Woodland-Kalama #17 charter, happy birthday!

October, 2023

November, 2023

December, 2023
  • Saturday, December 16, 4:30 PM. Longview Lodge #263 will participate again in Longview's annual Solstice Lantern Walk at Lake Sacajawea. Public welcome. It'll be a great event!

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