Thursday, June 29
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 located at 210 Prairie Park St. NE in Yelm.
Food Bank
The Yelm Community Services food bank, at 624 Crystal Springs St. NW in Yelm, will hold a food giveaway from 1 to 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. Clients cannot enter the building and must wait in their vehicles. Staff will have pre-packed carts of food to hand out. To prevent health issues, the usual food sign-in procedures will not take place. Staff will ask the number of people in the family. People who come can only pick up for their own family. Please park in front of the food bank building.
Rainier Elementary Registration
The registration period for kindergartners 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 kindergartner online at www.rainier.wednet.edu/domain/60. Click on the registration link to fill in the form. Staff from the school’s office will contact parents to confirm interest in their elementary program and will review the registration process and paperwork. For any further questions, contact Rainier Elementary School at 360-446-4020.
Saturday, July 1
Tenino Farmers Market
The Tenino Farmers Market is set for Saturday, July 1. The event is located in Tenino’s downtown historic district on Olympia Street South. Different items like flowers, baskets, vegetable starts, baked goods, farm-fresh produce, USDA meats and more will be available at the farmers market. The market takes place every Saturday through Sept. 30. The market has the following theme days scheduled: July 8 will be the city’s 150th Jubilee celebration, July 22 will celebrate Oregon Trail Days, Aug. 5 will honor National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 19 will be garlic day, and Sept. 30 will conclude the season during pumpkin day.
Yelm Farmers Market
The Yelm Farmers Market will take place Saturday, July 1. The market will be held in front of the Yelm Police Station, which is on McKenzie Street. The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday until Sept. 30.
Sunday, July 2
Bigelow House Museum Tour
The Bigelow House Museum will provide 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, July 4
Roy’s Fourth of July Parade
Roy will host its annual Fourth of July Parade on July 4, beginning at noon. Parade participants can begin lining up at the Roy Rodeo Grounds at 10 a.m. The parade’s route will start at the rodeo grounds before going to Warren Street. From Warren Street, the parade will march along to First Street before making its way to James Street. From James Street, the parade will head back to the Roy Rodeo Grounds.
Thursday, July 13
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.
Friday, Aug. 4
Jazz in the Park
The sixth annual Jazz in the Park event will return to Yelm City Park at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, and will also take place on Saturday, Aug. 5. Event organizers welcome attendees to join them for the event, which includes free admission, a beer and wine garden, and live jazz bands.
