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‘Point of pride’: United Learning Center celebrates long-awaited grand opening

May 13, 2026 Chronicle Excerpt Nearly five years after first breaking ground, the United Learning Center (ULC) will celebrate its official opening in Centralia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. […]

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May 13, 2026

Dream of Discover! Children’s Museum a reality today

April 27, 2026 Chronicle Excerpt Four-year-old Brycen Milton’s meticulous eye for detail paid off when he won a coloring contest in 2013 sponsored by those seeking to start a children’s […]

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April 27, 2026

Discover! Children’s Museum Announces Grand Opening on April 25 in Centralia

After years of planning, community support, and dedicated volunteer effort, Discover! The Children’s Museum will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April 25, welcoming families for the first time to […]

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March 21, 2026

Name the Discover! Dinosaurs

Everyone needs a name, right? And right now at Discover!, we have three dinosaurs who are still waiting for theirs! Meet our newest prehistoric friends at the Museum and help us decide what names truly match their big, bold, dino-sized…

February 24, 2026

Discover! Children’s Museum Hiring Team Ahead of April 2026 Opening

The Discover! The Children’s Museum is excited to announce it is now hiring for three positions as it prepares for its opening in April 2026 at the new United Learning […]

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February 20, 2026

Centralia’s United Learning Center preparing for spring opening

January 28, 2026 Chronicle Excerpt The United Learning Center (ULC), located on the corner of Maple Street and North Pearl Street in downtown Centralia, is nearing completion, and its opening […]

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