Thursday, Dec. 28
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.
Sunday, Dec. 31
507 Taproom New Year’s Eve Party
The 507 Taproom and Filling Station East will host a New Year’s Eve Party beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. Each ticket costs $110 and can be purchased online at Eventbrite. There will be a celebratory toast at midnight to officially send attendants into 2024.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Taste of the Prairie — Puerto Vallarta
People who make a purchase at Puerto Vallarta restaurant on Wednesday, Jan. 3 will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org. Puerto Vallarta will be open from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 802 W. Yelm Ave. For more information, contact Jeri Sevier, yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com.
Friday, Jan. 5
Yelm Girls Basketball hosts Central Kitsap
Yelm High School’s girls basketball team will host the Central Kitsap Cougars at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5 inside the YHS gymnasium. The contest marks Yelm’s sixth South Sound Conference game of the season.
Sunday, Jan. 7
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
Taste of the Prairie - Farrelli’s Pizza
People who make a purchase at Farrelli’s Pizza on Wednesday, Jan. 3 will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org. Farrelli’s Pizza, 813 W. Yelm Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, contact Jeri Sevier, yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com.
Thursday, Jan. 11
Yelm wrestling hosts North Thurston
Yelm High School’s boys wrestling team will host North Thurston High School on Thursday, Jan. 11 in a dual meet inside YHS’s gymnasium.
Saturday, Jan. 13
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, Jan. 13 The meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month, including on Feb. 10, March 9, 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.=
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Taste of the Prairie - 507 Taproom & Filling Station West
People who make a purchase at 507 Taproom & Filling Station West on Wednesday, Jan. 17 will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org. 507 Taproom & Filling Station West, 106 Prairie Park St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Jeri Sevier, yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com.
Saturday, Jan. 20
Artvana Sip and Paint
Artvana will host a sip and paint event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the 507 Taproom and Filling Station West, next to Casa Mia. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at eventbrite.com and cost $45.
Tuesday, Jan. 23
Coach Strand’s Final Home Wrestling Dual
Yelm’s wrestling program invites the community to celebrate legendary head wrestling coach Gaylord Strand as he coaches his final home dual as the program’s head coach. This season marks Strand’s 50th year as the Tornados head coach. The event is set to begin at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, as Yelm takes on the Bethel Bison. At the conclusion of the dual, community members can join former wrestlers, coaches and current athletes in celebrating Strand’s career with speakers, presents and food.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
Taste of the Prairie - Mr. Dougs Restaurant
People who make a purchase at Mr. Dougs Restaurant on Wednesday, Jan. 24 will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org. Mr. Dougs Restaurant, 210 NE 103rd Ave., Yelm, will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Jeri Sevier, yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Taste of the Prairie - Yelm Prairie Lanes
People who visit Yelm Prairie Lanes on Thursday, Jan. 25 will have a portion of their proceeds donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org. Yelm Prairie Lanes, 202 E. Yelm Ave., will be open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, contact Jeri Sevier, yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Taste of the Prairie - Tahoma Valley Bar & Grill
People who make a purchase at Tahoma Valley Bar & Grill on Wednesday, Jan. 31 will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars, https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org. Tahoma Valley Bar & Grill, 15425 Mosman Ave. SW, Yelm, will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Jeri Sevier, yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com.
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.
