Friday, Nov. 8
Fall into the Holidays Annual Bazaar
Yelm Emanuel Lutheran Church is hosting its Fall into the Holidays Annual Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the church, 206 Third Ave., Yelm.
Yelm Football hosts Richland
The Yelm Tornados Football program (7-2) will host the Richland Bombers (6-3) at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at Yelm High School in a district playoff matchup. The winner of the contest will advance to the WIAA’s 4A state football tournament. Tickets for the playoff game can be purchased online at GoFan.co.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Veterans Day Spaghetti Feed
The Quarter Mile Bar & Grill will host its annual Veterans Day Spaghetti Feed at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Yelm at 404 First St. S. The establishment will offer all-you-can-eat spaghetti for $15 a person. The event will also include raffles, auctions and live music. All proceeds will go to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Yelm Choir benefit concert
The Yelm High School Connects Choir Committee will present a benefit concert to the public at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the YHS Performing Arts Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a bake sale, a raffle, silent auction and merchandise. A suggested donation of $20 is recommended for entry to the event. Performances will be led by the high school show choir, junior show choir and by alumni Sarah Burke, Nui Aalona, Tim Henderson, Carolyn Cornwall, Emily McIntire and others.
Saturday, Nov. 23
“Jonny Boy Strong” silent auction and dinner
Join 5-year-old Jonny Jennerjahn and his family from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Yelm Senior Center for a silent auction and dinner in efforts to fundraise for the child’s battle with DIPG — a form of brain cancer. Doors for the event will open at 2 p.m., followed by dinner at 2:30 p.m. Bidding on items will begin after the doors open, and the auction itself will conclude at 5 p.m. Donations of items and money are both being accepted.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Anytime Fitness Turkey Trot
Yelm’s Anytime Fitness, partnered with Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department, will host the gym’s annual Turkey Trot 5K beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, at the Yelm Community Center. The route will take participants down the Yelm-Rainier-Tenino trail.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Yelm Lions Club 13th annual Christmas Store
The Yelm Lions Club, 301 Yelm Ave. W., will host its 13th annual Christmas Store event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at its location in Yelm. Children under 12 years old can select a gift for each adult in their household, and the entire family can enjoy a free pancake breakfast.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Cocoa Trail Fun Run
Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the “Cocoa Trail Fun Run” beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Yelm City Park, SE 115 Mosman Ave. Participants must register for the event online and can do so at https://bit.ly/4cSV4oZ.
