Saturday, March 23
Rainier Education Foundation silent auction
Rainier Education Foundation (REF) will host its annual silent auction online from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the organization’s website, www.rainiereducationfoundation.com. Donations and purchases toward the silent auction will directly benefit Rainier High School students on their post-high school journey, as the annual event creates scholarship opportunities for participating students.
Rainier Education Foundation live auction
Rainier Education Foundation (REF) will host its 24th annual live auction, beginning at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at Rainier High School. The event’s “almost-live” auction is set to conclude at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by dinner and a dessert dash following the meal at 6 p.m. The live auction itself is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at https://events.readysetauction.com/rainiereducationfoundation/ref2024. Dinner tickets, which provide one seat, cost $20. The meal will be catered by Steele Barrel BBQ.
Tuesday, April 9
Yelm Community Schools levy open house
Yelm Community Schools is hosting a series of informational open houses about the replacement levy included on the April 23 special election ballot at 8:30 a.m., noon and 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, at Yelm Cinemas, 201 Prairie Park Lane SE, Yelm. Go to https://www.ycs.wednet.edu/Page/4637 for more information.
Wednesday, April 10
Yelm Community Schools levy open house
Yelm Community Schools is hosting an informational open house about the replacement levy included on the April 23 special election ballot at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, at McKenna Elementary School, 35120 state Route 507, Roy. Go to https://www.ycs.wednet.edu/Page/4637 for more information.
Thursday, April 11
Yelm Community Schools levy open house
Yelm Community Schools is hosting an informational open house about the replacement levy included on the April 23 special election ballot at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at Lackamas Elementary School, 16240 Bald Hill Road SE, Yelm. Go to https://www.ycs.wednet.edu/Page/4637 for more information.
Saturday, April 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, April 13. The club meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month, including on 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.
Tuesday, April 16
Charcuterie board workshop
The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a “charcuterie board workshop” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, at the Yelm Community Center, 301 Second St. SE. The event costs $125, and participants can register online at lf.yelmwa.gov/Forms/CharcuterieBoardWS. Attendants will learn the art of balancing flavors, textures and aesthetics to assemble a gourmet charcuterie masterpiece, according to the event’s description. After the event, people can bring home their newly created charcuterie board, which will be suitable for four to six people.
Saturday, April 20
Norway Day
Norway Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at the Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey. The event includes music, dancing, arts, food and activities based on the experience of Viking life through Viking NorseWest.
Saturday, May 4
Galaxy Fest
The City of Yelm Parks and Recreation Department will host “Galaxy Fest” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 4, at the Yelm Community Center, 301 Second St. SE. The free event will allow attendants to meet actual Star Wars characters, create a hero or villain to take home, participate in the special Agents of Discovery “Space Challenge” and earn a sticker for their Parks Passport.
Saturday, June 22
Party on the Prairie: Centennial Celebration Concert
The City of Yelm Parks and Recreation Department will host its “Party on the Prairie: Centennial Celebration Concert” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Yelm City Park, 108 SE McKenzie Ave. The event invites the public to indulge in food and beverages from a selection of vendors or bring their own refreshments. A beer garden will also be available at the event. A lineup of artists, yet to be revealed, will perform on stage to keep attendants dancing all night long.
Sunday, June 23
Fourth annual charity mushball tournament
The City of Yelm Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual charity mushball tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23 at Longmire Park, 16820 Canal Road SE. Registration for the event will open soon. Each team must have at least four women and four men on its roster.
