Thursday, 6

• Learn to Belly Dance: Learn the original “woman’s dance” for all ages, shapes and sizes. Basic classes are 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Rosemont Retirement Community in Yelm. Cost is $40 for six weeks. To register or for information: 360-789-3936.

Friday, 7

• Comedy for a Cause, starting at 7 p.m. hosted by Bryan and Jennifer Theis featuring Tyson Ramsdell, at the Crossroads Church in Yelm, located at 11520 Bald Hills Road SE. Cost is $5. The show is a fundraiser for the Mien people of Southeast Asia aimed at offering access to education and the hope of the gospel.

• Red Wind Casino: Big Dog Revue, 70s RB, 8:30 p.m., no cover.

Saturday, 8

• The Triad Theater: The Power of Let Go is 2-5 p.m. Join Satora for a transformative experience via quantum energetic realignment. Reach the state of divine love and unlimited potentials. $12 suggested donation. The Triad Theater is located at 102. E. Yelm Ave. For information: 360-458-3140, www.thetriadartstheater.com.

• Nisqually Land Trust: Volunteer stewardship weed control work party is 9 a.m. to noon. Crew will remove invasive scotch broom in the Yelm area. For more information and to RSVP: www.nisquallylandtrust.com or 360-489-3400, ext. 106.

• Wine of Washington, fundraiser benefiting Rebuilding Together Thurston County, an organization which helps the elderly, disabled, veterans and low-income families to do critical repairs to their home. Locally, the program has recently helped repair sheds, yard cleanup and landscaping in Yelm; provided new carpet, painting, drywall replacement and door repair in Tenino; and cleaned the roof, repaired a deck and porch, along with electrical and plumbing work for a family in Rainier. Local wineries, breweries and vendors will offer their wares. The evening includes raffle baskets. All proceeds go toward Rebuilding Together. Event is 1-5 p.m. at Olympia Eagles Ballroom, 805 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Cost is $15 at the door.

• Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup: 33rd Electronics Show and Market, at Pavilion (enter at Gold Gate), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults; children under 16 free with an adult. For information: www.mikeandkey.org/flea.htm

• Red Wind Casino: Big Dog Revue, 70s RB, 8:30 p.m., no cover.

Sunday, 9

• Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup: 4×4 Offroad and High Performance Meet, at Sleep Country ShowPlex, Show Arena, Centennial Building (enter at Blue Gate), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., cost is $10. For information: www.moonshinersjeepclub.com

Tuesday, 11

• The Triad Theater: Miracles and Inspiration — The Lost Continent of Atlantis, starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 suggested donation. The Triad Theater is located at 102. E. Yelm Ave. For information: 360-458-3140, www.thetriadartstheater.com.

Editor’s Note: To have your event listed in Valley Happenings, send them to mwagar@yelmonline.com.

Wednesday, 12

• Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon forum features Ice Chip Grannies Charlotte Clary and Beverly Hines-Vaines. Lunch is $15. Event starts at 11:30 a.m. at Prairie Hotel Conference Room.

• Wind Chime Time ladies luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Mariachi Alegre Yelm in the banquet room Cost is $11 and includes lunch. Artist Shari Harris from Puyallup will discuss her hand-made wind chimes and “glass inspirations.” Cathy Mogus will come from British Columbia to discuss her book “From Fire to Freedom in Christ.” Reservations are required, and child care is provided. For information and to RSVP: 360-446-2974 or 360-894-7128. This gathering is part of Stonecraft Ministries.

Friday, 14

• Red Wind Casino: Chapter 5, RB/pop, 8:30 p.m., no cover.

Saturday, 15

• Eagle View Christian School live and silent auction, doors open at 4 p.m. For information: http://www.eagleviewchristianschool.com.

• The Triad Theater: Advancing Conversations with Miceal, starting at 6 p.m. To preregister: www.conversationswithmiceal.com. The Triad Theater is located at 102. E. Yelm Ave. For information: 360-458-3140, www.thetriadartstheater.com.

• Karla’s Wild Shop: Stock up your medicinal cabinet, 2-5 p.m. Learn to make different tinctures and oils from the wild. Cost is $35. For information and to RSVP: www.karlaswildshop.com.

• Red Wind Casino: Chapter 5, RB/pop, 8:30 p.m., no cover.

Editor’s Note: To have your event listed in Valley Happenings, send them to mwagar@yelmonline.com.

Libraries

The following events are scheduled at libraries in the Nisqually Valley:

Thursday, 6

• Snap Happy! Photography 101, 6-7:30 p.m. at Yelm Timberland Library for adults. Sarah Parker will offer simple strategies to improve your photo taking skills and help you get the results you want. This program is geared toward getting the most out of your DSLR or point-and-shoot camera. It will go over basic tips, tricks and settings to get great, everyday snapshots. While this is not a course on shooting in manual, it will go over the exposure triangle and what the buttons and dials on the back of the camera mean. Registration is required. Parker is the owner of Sarah Parker Photography. Program and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Yelm Timberland Library.

Friday, 7

• First Friday Lego League, 2:45-4:15 p.m. at Yelm Timberland Library for teens. Bring your creativity to the library for an afternoon of epic building with Lego Bricks. You’ll have a set amount of time to build your creations in a variety of categories. Small prizes will be awarded for each round.

Tuesday, 11

• Pizza and Paperbacks, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Tenino Timberland Library for teens. Join other teens at the library pizza party to talk about books and hear about other great reads. Feel free to bring books you’ve already read to share with other teens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tenino Timberland Library.

• PageTurners Book Discussion, 7-8 p.m. at Yelm Timberland Library for adults. Join in a discussion of “A Passage to India” by E.M. Forster.

Wednesday, 12

• Nursery Rhyme Scavenger Hunt, all day at Tenino Timberland Library for ages 3-6. Some nursery rhymes escaped from our books and are hiding in the library. If you can find pictures of them, you’ll win a small prize. There’s a new nursery rhyme hunt each week.

• Preschool Story Time, 10:15-11 a.m. at Tenino Timberland Library for ages 3-6. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children.

• Toddler Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m. at Yelm Timberland Library for 2-year-olds. Help your child get ready for reading by attending story time, checking out books and reading aloud at home. Learning begins at birth, so it’s never too early to start.

• Lego Club, 3-5 p.m. at Tenino Timberland Library for children. Explore your creativity and exercise your brain. Make new friends and have fun building with Lego bricks at the library.

Thursday, 13

• Preschool Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m. at Yelm Timberland Library for ages 3-6. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children.

• Junior PageTurners Book Group, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Tenino Timberland Library for grades 4-6. Join in a lively book discussion and enjoy snacks. Hear about the author, find suggestions for great reads and meet new friends. Register at the library up to three weeks before the meeting and pick up the featured book, “The Mouse and the Motorcycle” by Beverly Cleary.

Friday, 14

• Game On: Xbox Kinect, 2:45-4:15 p.m. at Yelm Timberland Library for teens. We’re getting out the Xbox Kinect for an afternoon of gaming. There are lots of titles available to play and snacks, too. Sponsored by the Friends of the Yelm Timberland Library.

• Friday Family Films, 4-6 p.m. at Tenino Timberland Library for all ages. Enjoy popcorn and a movie with the whole family. Check with the library to see what’s playing each month. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tenino Timberland Library.

Editor’s Note:Yelm library is located at 210 Prairie Park St. and is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Phone is 360-458-3374. Tenino library is at 172 Central Ave. and is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Phone number is 360-264-2369. Roy library is located at 122 Third St. and is open 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. The phone number is 253-843-2331. Rainier library is located at 207 Centre St. S. and is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. The phone number is 360-446-4800.