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Hugh shout out to for being the largest chapter in the nation. All students enrolled in an YHS Agriculture/Science course are FFA members. Ask your teacher this year how to get involved and make a difference in your class, school and community. !

Here is our full entertainment schedule for the Main Stage at the upcoming South Sound BBQ Fest this Saturday!

11:00 a.m. Festival Opening
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Paramount Martial Arts
11:45 a.m. Raffles & Announcements
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Rainier Road
12:45 p.m. Raffles & Announcements
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. youracu Wing Eating Contest
1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Inspired to Move Dance Academy
2:15 p.m. Raffles & Announcements
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 2 daze gone
3:30 p.m. Raffles & Announcements
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Maxx Wattz Oly
4:45 p.m. Raffle & Announcements
5:00 p.m. BBQ Competition Prizes
6:00 p.m. Festival Closing

You can find more festival details online here: https://laceysschamber.com/events/south-sound-bbq-festival/

The 2022 Farmers Market season is here! We will be opening on May 28th and running until October 29th. We are now accepting new vendor applications for all vendors for the new season. We have a great year planned with lots of fun events and activities including the power of produce program for kids ages 5-12. If any one is interested in signing up to be a vendor please contact us through the page and be sure to follow our page for updates about the market leading up to opening day

The Yelm Christmas in the Park Gingerbread House Contest is quickly approaching!
All entries must be dropped off at Yelm City Park between 9am and 12p on 12/11/2021 for judging to commence around 2pm. Bring your entries early for all to enjoy! We cannot wait to see the creativity our community has!

Thank you to O Bee Credit Union for sponsoring the Gingerbread House Contest!

The City of Yelm Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Transportation System Plan 2022 Update via Zoom on Monday October 18, 2021 at 4PM. You can register using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kl6YVGCmSnKNp8P_IcImvQ

More information about the Transportation System Plan 2022 Update can be found on our website: https://www.yelmwa.gov/connect/community_development/transportation_system_plan_2022_update.php

Please send all written comments to Casey Mauck at [email protected], and contact (360) 400-5001 for more information. Written comments can also be mailed to City of Yelm at 106 Second Street SE, Yelm, WA 98597. Comments will be accepted up to the close of the public hearing.