Thursday, April 27
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.
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, April 27. 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.
Friday, April 28
South Sound Mounted Shooters Competition
The South Sound Mounted Shooters will host a three-day competition at the T90 Ranch in Tenino at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, and 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 30. Admission is free. The event will also feature over 30 local craft vendors as well as food trucks. T90 Ranch is located at 16641 Old Highway 99 SE in Tenino.
FFA Plant Sale
The Yelm High School FFA program will hold its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 28 and from 8 a.m. until items have sold out on Saturday, April 29. The high school is located at 1315 Yelm Ave. W. For more information, search “2023 FFA Plant Sale” on Facebook.
Saturday, April 29
Nisqually Valley Home and Garden Show
The Yelm Chamber of Commerce will host the Nisqually Valley Home and Garden Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Yelm High School on Saturday, April 29. For more information, visit nisquallyhomeshow.com. The high school is located at 1315 Yelm Ave. W.
Tuesday, May 2
Job Fair and Hiring Event
Yelm Community Schools will hold a job fair and hiring event from 1 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2 at the Yelm Community Center at 301 Second St. SE. The Yelm Career and Technical Education program, in partnership with the Yelm Chamber of Commerce and the city, will bring together employers and training programs to provide job seekers with access to local employers with potential onsite interviews.
Wednesday, May 3
Countdown to Kindergarten
Yelm Middle School will host the district’s annual “Countdown to Kindergarten” event at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3. Kindergarten registration is already open at each elementary school. At the event, people will be able to meet school staff, take a tour of a school bus, talk with school nurses, and complete a scavenger hunt for books and prizes. The middle school is located at 401 Coates Ave. NW.
Thursday, May 4
Star Wars Passport Sticker Stop
On May 4, otherwise known as Star Wars Day, visit Yelm’s three parks to find hidden Star Wars favorites and learn facts about space. Take a picture with the tiny characters, post the photos to social media and tag the City of Yelm Parks and Recreation department. Yelm City Hall, at 106 Second St. SE, will be open until 5 p.m. for sticker pickup.
