Thursday, Feb. 20
Mat Classic XXXVI (Yelm, Day 1)
Nineteen wrestlers from Yelm High School will travel to the Tacoma Dome looking to cement their spot as the state’s top wrestler in their weight class, as the WIAA’s Mat Classic XXXVI 4A tournament will return on Thursday, Feb. 20. Doors open on Thursday at 8 a.m. and wrestling will begin at 9 a.m., per the WIAA. Tickets for the annual state tournament inside the Tacoma Dome can be purchased online at www.wiaa.com/tournament-xwr/.
Friday, Feb. 21
Mat Classic XXXVI (Rainier, Day 1)
Twenty wrestlers from Rainier High School qualified for the WIAA’s Mat Classic XXXVI state championship tournament on Friday, Feb, 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22. Twelve boys will compete in the WIAA’s 1B/2B state championship tournament, while eight girls will compete in the 1B/2B/1A tournament. Tickets for the competition can be purchased online at www.wiaa.com/tournament-xwr/. Doors open at 8 a.m.
Mat Classic XXXVI (Yelm, Day 2)
The wrestlers advancing from Yelm High School’s pool of 19 will compete inside the Tacoma Dome in the 4A classification’s championship Friday at the WIAA’s Mat Classic XXXVI state championship tournament. Tickets for the annual state tournament inside the Tacoma Dome can be purchased online at www.wiaa.com/tournament-xwr/. Doors for the 4A competition will open at the Tacoma Dome at 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Mr. Dougs hosts benefit pancake breakfast
Mr. Dougs, located 210 103rd Ave SE, and One Net Yelm will host a benefit pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, in order to raise funds for the Yelm Senior Center.
Mat Classic XXXVI (Rainier, Day 2)
The remainder of Rainier’s 20 Mat Classic-qualified athletes will compete inside of the Tacoma Dome beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, on championship Saturday in the WIAA’s Mat Classic XXXVI state championship tournament.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
“Taste of the Prairie” — Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta will collaborate with Yelm Dollars for Scholars on Tuesday, Jan. 14, as the restaurant will donate a portion of its proceeds to the community-based organization to provide to graduating students. Hours at the restaurant are 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 802 W. Yelm Ave.
Friday, Feb. 28
YHS Choir fundraising dinner
The YHS Choir Boosters Committee continues its fundraising efforts for Yelm High School’s choir program’s upcoming trip to Carnegie Hall in May, as it hosts a fundraising dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Yelm’s Moose Lodge, located 1117 Yelm Ave. W. Plates will cost $20 and entertainment will be provided by members of the YHS Chamber Choir. Reserve your spot for the event at https://tinyurl.com/YHSChoirFundraiser.
Saturday, March 1
Yelm Dollars for Scholars silent auction
The 30th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars event will kick off with an online silent auction, which lasts from Saturday, March 1, through 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Proceeds from the auction will directly benefit YHS graduates pursuing further education and training. The auction itself can be found at https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org.
YMS and Harai Dojo hosts Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition
Harai Dojo and Yelm Middle School will host the Fuji Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Northwest Championship at Yelm Middle School on Saturday, March 1. Harai Dojo instructor Jim Harai said this is the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition brought to Yelm.
Tuesday, March 4
“Taste of the Prairie” — Masonry Cafe
Masonry Cafe will collaborate with Yelm Dollars for Scholars on Tuesday, March 4, as the restaurant will donate a portion of its proceeds to the community based organization to provide to graduating students. Hours at the restaurant are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 105 E. Yelm Ave.
