Thursday, Feb. 15
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.
Saturday, Feb. 17
Artvana Sip and Paint
Artvana will host a sip and paint event beginning at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the 507 Taproom next to Casa Mia. Tickets cost $45 and can be purchased on eventbrite.com. The event is for ages 21 and older. The event’s artist coach will guide participants through each step of painting the “Sweetheart Birch” art on canvas.
‘Love Ballads & Valentines’ Radio Show
The Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater will host “Love Ballads & Valentines” radio show from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Outpost Church, 102 E. Yelm Ave. Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime, and admission costs $10 per person ages 10 years old and above.
Thursday, Feb. 22
Taste of the Prairie — Jim Bob’s Chuck Wagon
People who make a purchase at Jim Bob’s Chuck Wagon on Thursday, Feb. 22 will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org. Jim Bob’s Chuck Wagon, 35119 state Route 507, McKenna, will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Jeri Sevier, yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com.
Thursday, Feb. 29
Taste of the Prairie — Masonry Cafe
People who make a purchase at the Masonry Cafe on Thursday, Feb. 22 will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org. The Masonry Cafe, 105 E. Yelm Ave., will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Jeri Sevier, yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 5
Taste of the Prairie — Puerto Vallarta
People who make a purchase at Yelm’s Puerto Vallarta restaurant on Tuesday, March 5 will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org. Puerto Vallarta, 802 W. Yelm Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Jeri Sevier, yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com.
Friday, March 8
Yelm baseball home opener
The Yelm Tornados baseball team will open its season at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at home against the Lakes Lancers in a 3A non-conference matchup. This matchup marks the first contest of newly hired head coach Dakota Hill.
Saturday, March 9
LEGO Club at Timberland Library
The Yelm TImberland Library is set to host a LEGO Club meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. The club meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month, including on April 13, May 11 and June 8. Each meeting will present a monthly theme to build around, but participants are welcomed to use their creativity to create their own LEGO masterpiece, if desired. Younger children should be accompanied to the event. The library is located at 201 Prairie Park St. SE in Yelm.
29th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction and dinner
The 29th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction and dinner is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Lake Lawrence Community Club, 15735 Topaz Drive SE. The community-based event helps provide scholarships for graduating Yelm High School seniors. Yelm Dollars for Scholars awarded $137,000 in scholarships last year. Tickets to the event can be purchased at https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=256.
Tuesday, March 12
Yelm softball home opener
Yelm High School’s softball team opens up its season at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at YHS against the 4A Olympia Bears, a future Tornados conference opponent in the 2024-25 school year.
Yelm boys soccer home opener
Yelm High School’s boys soccer team will open its season at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at YHS against the 4A Graham-Kapowsin Eagles, a future Tornados conference opponent in the 2024-25 school year.
Saturday, April 20
Norway Day
Norway Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at the Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey. The event includes music, dancing, arts, food and activities based on the experience of Viking life through Viking NorseWest.
