Thursday, Aug. 3
Family Storytime
Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult. The library is at 210 Prairie Park St. NE in Yelm.
Rainier Elementary Registration
The registration period for kindergarteners for the 2023-24 school year at Rainier Elementary School is open. Children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2023. Parents and guardians can pre-register their future kindergartener online at www.rainier.wednet.edu/domain/60. Click on the registration link to complete the form. Staff from the school’s office will contact parents to confirm interest in the elementary program and review the registration process and paperwork. For more information, contact Rainier Elementary School at 360-446-4020.
Friday, Aug. 4
Jazz in the Park
The sixth annual Jazz in the Park event will return at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5 at Yelm City Park. The event is free and includes live jazz bands and a beer and wine garden. Admission is free, and the event is family-friendly.
Saturday, Aug. 5
Tenino Farmers Market
The Tenino Farmers Market, situated in Tenino’s downtown historic district on Olympia Street South, will host its annual Saturday market on Aug. 5. The farmers market features flowers, baskets, vegetable starts, baked goods, farm-fresh produce, USDA meats and more. The market takes place every Saturday through Sept. 30. On Aug. 5, the market will honor National Farmers Market Week, and Aug. 19 will be garlic day. Sept. 30 will conclude the season during pumpkin day.
Yelm Farmers Market
The Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at a new location: in front of the Yelm Police Station on McKenzie Street. The markets are scheduled every Saturday until Sept. 30.
Lavender Passion Flower Farm’s Artisan Craft Market
Lavender Passion Flower Farm’s third Artisan Craft Market is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at 219 Mineral Creek Road N in Mineral. Event organizers welcome attendants to stroll the lavender gardens, listen to music and enjoy a lavender pastry while exploring different vendors. There will be a hamburger and hot dog fundraiser hosted by Community Roots.
Sunday, Aug. 6
Bigelow House Museum Tour
The Bigelow House Museum offers regular escorted tours on the first and second Sunday of the month at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Entrance fees are $5 per adult, $4 for seniors and students, and $2 for children. The museum is located at 918 Glass Ave. NE in Olympia.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
American Legion Post #164 Suicide Prevention Class
Yelm’s American Legion Post No. 164 is offering a suicide prevention class at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at the Legion Hall in Yelm. The class will be ran by Dave Cappelle, a suicide prevention coordinator from the American Lake VA. The event will last approximately one hour, plus a Q&A. Though the primary purpose of the class is veterans suicide prevention, those interested in suicide prevention and intervention are encouraged to attend.
Thursday, Aug. 10
Prairie Point Quilters Guild Meeting
The Prairie Point Quilters Guild hosts its meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The meeting takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rainier Senior Center, 108 Michigan St. S. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join the group for its meetings.
Saturday, Aug. 12
Movies in the Park
The annual Yelm Summer tradition returns to Longmire Park as ‘Movies in the Park’ is set for Saturday, Aug. 12. The family friendly event will be showing the Pixar film ‘Up’ at the park, with the film beginning at sunset. Vendors will arrive at the park at 5 p.m. and available concessions include hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner.
Friday, Aug. 25
The 29th annual Rainier Bluegrass Festival
The festival is set for Aug. 24-27 at Wilkowski Park in Rainier. On Friday, Aug. 24, the events will feature pickin’ and jamming, a 3 p.m. open mic session, and more. On Saturday, Aug. 25, there will be an 11 a.m. Roundup Days Parade, and two separate bluegrass shows from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26
Movies in the Park
The annual Yelm summer tradition returns to Longmire Park as ‘Movies in the Park’ is set for Saturday, Aug. 26. The family friendly event will be showing the Pixar film ‘Ratatouille’ at the park, with the film beginning at sunset. Vendors will arrive at the park at 5 p.m., and available concessions include hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner.
Saturday, Sept. 9
Norse West Viking Festival
The annual Norse West Viking Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 9 at Cochrane Park in Yelm. The event will feature local food vendors and a beer garden for “Vikings who are hungry and thirsty from plundering and pillaging.” There will also be dancing, tradesmen to teach different trades and local vendors.
