The Bakery - Southwest Washington Family Magazine

Want to host a great party but not sure where to have it? There are a lot of great
local places that offer a variety of fun activities and atmospheres. Here are a few.
Quesadilla Factory
1744 S. Gold St.
Centralia, Wa.
(360)623-1073
dillatime.com
Monday — Saturday 10 a.m. — 10 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. — 7 p.m.
Bam! It's dilla time. Come build your own quesadilla from unique
ingredients and party in style! We have over 20 arcade games,
air hockey table, pool table and 3 Xbox 360's. There's something
for everybody and plenty of room to spread out. Check out our
website for party package details and our full menu.
Napavine Sahara Pizza
114 Alder Ave. NW
Napavine, Wa.
(360) 262-0400
napavinesahara.com
Sunday — Thursday 11 a.m. — 9 p.m.
Friday — Saturday 11 a.m. — 10 p.m.
Consistently voted one of the best pizzas in Lewis County,
the Sahara Pizza in Napavine is MORE than just delicious
pizza. Featuring a party room that fits 30 to 40 people, an air
hockey table that will bring out the competitor in you and
video games for the kids (or maybe adults!). Sahara Pizza in
Napavine is a great place to schedule a birthday party, meeting,
or just a family get together.
• Educational Toys
• Crafts for kids
• Board Games
• Puzzles & More!
Find the perfect
gift and get it
wrapped for free!!
360-688-3672 • www.letsplaysomething.com
214 2nd Ave NE • Napavine, WA 98565
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Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf
2100 N. National Ave.
Chehalis, Wa. 98532
(360) 943-1715
shankzglowfolf.com
Thursday, 3 p.m. — 9 p.m.
Friday, 1 p.m. — 10 p.m.
Saturday, 11a.m. — 10 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Shankz Black Light Mini Golf takes mini golf to a new and
unheard of level! Grab a pair of 3-D glasses and travel under
the ocean with the fish. Venture through a jungle of prehistoric
times with dinosaurs. Test your skills in the arcade featuring
old school games like Frogger, Ms. Pacman, Pin Ball and more!
In addition, a movie theater for private rental and a separate
party area is available for your special day.
Thorbeckes FitLife Centers
2020 Borst Ave. Unit 2, Centralia Wa.
(360) 736-1683
91 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, Wa.
(360)748-3744
thorbeckes.com/youth/group-parties
Flexible hours
Starting at $149.99 plus tax
Thorbeckes offers four unique packages for guests of all ages!
Choose between laser tag and swimming in Centralia (ask
about our bounce house) or rock wall and gymnastics in
Chehalis. Packages include party room rental for your games
and refreshments. Visit thorbeckes.com/youth/group-parties
for more information. Pick a date! Have a blast!
The Bakery
$5 off
Your
Cake
(Quarter sheet or larger)
Exp. 10/1/16
50 NE Median St. Chehalis, WA
360-996-4368 | M-F 6am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 5pm
Fairway Lanes
1501 S. Gold St.
Centralia Wa.
(360)736-4100
fairwaylanes.wix.com/bowling
Summer Hours :
Monday — Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 11a.m. — 9 p.m.
Friday — Saturday: 11a.m. — 12:30 a.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. — 9 p.m.
Party 1: $8/child; Party 2: $12/child
*For 2 Hours of fun; minimum of six kids and/or adults. Shoe
rental included.
Party Package 1
1 1/2 hours bowling, 1/2 hour for cake, ice cream and gifts.
We provide a pitcher of pop for every four kids. Regular or
bumper bowling.
Party Package 2
1 1/2hours bowling, 1/2 hour for cake, ice cream and gifts. We
provide a pitcher of pop and one pizza for every four kids plus
one refill on pop.
Private Party room available anytime, small extra charge may
be assessed.
SWWF
Party Pointers
Save Money on Accessories
Television characters and toys are all the rage.
Many children request their birthday party theme fit
with a certain interest. Once you find a party store
that carries the dishes and cups that match your
theme, you may discover that these items can be quite
expensive. To save money, purchase a tablecloth or
a wall decoration in the particular licensed theme
Combine the Fun
Parents of school-aged children know how often pattern, then coordinate plates, napkins, cups
birthday party invitations arrive in the mail. Take and even goodie bags with solid-colored, generic
notice of the other students in your child's grade who alternatives that are less expensive. You will still have
share a birthday around the same time and contact the feel of the theme without breaking the bank. Plus,
fellow parents to determine if any would be interested the kids probably will not notice the difference.
in having a combined birthday party to share the
planning and costs. This opens up the guest list to a
Keep Kids Occupied
greater number of kids for more fun, plus other kids'
Age-appropriate activities will help focus kids'
parents may appreciate a one-stop-shopping type of attention and reduce the chances for mayhem. A
birthday event, particularly when calendars are already scavenger hunt might work well for an outdoor
filled with plenty of other extracurricular activities. party, keeping children entertained as they seek out
Group rates for larger parties may be available too.
each clue. Hands-on parties, where children get to
make their own crafts or food, also focus energy
Longer Isn’t Necessarily Better
on a specific task. Make sure to supervise children
Timing the party correctly can mean the difference so they don't get into trouble. Simple activities with
between children who have a good time and those moments for downtime will be the most successful.
who may get bored and become rambunctious.
A party that lasts no more than two hours should
Birthdays are a big day in many a child's life.
suffice for getting in a few games, having food and Parents can make their children's parties special by
enjoying dessert.
keeping things simple and following a few guidelines.
Parents work hard to create memorable party
experiences for their children. But faced with
the planning process year after year, throwing a
memorable bash can be challenging. This year,
take much of the work out of the party process by
following these tips for success.
SWWF
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