Friday, March 8
Yelm baseball home opener
The Yelm Tornados baseball team will open its season at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at home against the Lakes Lancers in a 3A non-conference matchup. This matchup marks the first contest for newly hired head coach Dakota Hill.
Saturday, March 9
LEGO Club at Timberland Library
The Yelm TImberland Library will host a LEGO Club meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. The club meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month, including on 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, if desired. Younger children should be accompanied. The library is located at 201 Prairie Park St. SE, in Yelm.
29th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction and dinner
The 29th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction and dinner is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at the Lake Lawrence Community Club, 15735 Topaz Drive SE. The community-based event helps provide scholarships for graduating Yelm High School seniors. Yelm Dollars for Scholars awarded $137,000 in scholarships last year. Tickets to the event can be purchased at https://yelm.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=256.
Tuesday, March 12
Yelm softball home opener
Yelm High School’s softball team opens up its season at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at YHS against the 4A Olympia Bears, a future Tornado conference opponent in the 2024-25 school year.
Yelm boys soccer home opener
Yelm High School’s boys soccer team will open its season at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at YHS against the 4A Graham-Kapowsin Eagles, a future Tornado conference opponent in the 2024-25 school year.
Saturday, March 16
Bunny Breakfast
The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department will host “Bunny Breakfast” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 16, at Yelm Community Center, 301 Second St. SE. The event intends to celebrate the coming of spring and will include breakfast and plenty of “egg-citing” activities like storytime and cookie decorating. Pre-registration and adult supervision are both required. Those interested can register at lf.yelmwa.gov/forms/BunnyBreakfast.
‘Midnight’ Eggstravaganza Adult Easter egg hunt
The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department will host its “Midnight” Eggstravaganza Adult Easter egg hunt” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at Cochrane Memorial Park, 750 Mill Road SE. Participants must be 21 years or older and bring a flashlight to the event. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at lf.yelmwa.gov/Forms/MidnightEggstravaganza.
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 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. on 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 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 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.
