Independence Valley Community Hall

07/20/2026

If you’re new to the valley or just don’t know what varieties of apple you have, DNA testing them is a great idea. The Mayes’ sent their samples in last fall and learned they have a unique apple tree that doesn’t match anything identified before! Pretty cool!

CAHNRS Network Sites > MyFruitTree Project Welcome to WSU’s MyFruitTree Project Helping you name and value your U.S.-grown apple trees! What’s that tree? Have or know of an old apple tree that you would like to identify? Misnamed or missing-named family heirloom? The MyFruitTree project exists t...

06/27/2026

More raffles!

06/27/2026

Tomorrow’s weather is looking like it’ll be a great one for racing! Not too hot, not too cold (but you may want a light jacket! 😉)

Our shopper has a car full of food ready to feed ya’ll tomorrow at 12!

LET’S RACE! 🏁🐓

06/23/2026

Another day, another drop of raffle prizes!
We’ve got:
Roller skate passes!
$250 to Automotive Edge LLC!
Merch and a $100 gift card to Home Depot from Riverence!
A drill and hat from Tractor Supply!

Raffles sales start at noon on Sunday at the Chicken Races!

06/20/2026

Happy Swede Day!
We’re out here putting the finishing touches on our parade float, so keep an eye out for us and grab a flyer and some candy when we come by!

One week until race day!

06/19/2026

More raffles coming in:

Ferrell Gas donated 17” Blackstone and accessories kit.

We have gift cards to Jeremy’s, Reichert’s Meats, and Papa’s Diner.

Both the Rochester and Chehalis Tractor supply donated items.

Additionally, the Franz outlet donated hamburger buns and JMJ Auto donated $100 to help us feed ya’ll next weekend!

Thank you to all the businesses who have donated to our raffle!

06/18/2026

Raffle prizes are rolling in!
South Sound Speedway has donated racing entry passes and The Farm Store donated a Chicken Basket valued at about $100!

Raffle tickets are $1 and can be purchased at the Chicken Races on Sunday June 28th.

06/17/2026

Our button raffle prize!

This picnic quilt has been created and graciously donated by Vicki Mortenson with the quilting itself donated by Sisters in Chehalis.

Thank you both for the wonderful donation!

06/01/2026

27 days race fans!
Our raffle donations are starting to roll in, so check back for updates as we get them!

05/13/2026

Are you ready? It’s that time of year again! Dust off those sneakers because it’s almost Chicken Racing time!