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Things to do today and this week:

 

Published: June 21, 2012 at 12:05 a.m. PDT
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 • Enjoy an evening of free artistically inspired activities throughout the museum at Late Play Date – Lil Artists tonight from 6:30-8:30. Check it out at the White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. S.E., Auburn. 253-288-7439, wrvmuseum.org/events.html.

 • Learn how you may be able to pay for long-term care with “Aid & Attendance,” a special monthly pension for Veterans at the free “Paying for Long Term Care with Veterans Benefits” presentation at 6:30 tonight. It’s being held at Merrill Gardens, 7290 Rosemount Circle Tacoma. 800-425-6817, daroltuttle.com.

 • Join in the family fun of Yelm Prairie Days starting today and going through Sunday. There will be a full carnival, live music, special events for the kids and more. Hours are 7-11 p.m. tonight, noon-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It’s in the Yelm City Park, First Street South and Southeast Mosman Avenue, Yelm. Free admission and parking. Carnival tickets available at Tim’s Pharmacy. 360- 791-2900.

Check out blog.thenewstribune.com/getout for more events.

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