Saturday, March 7
One Net Yelm pancake breakfast fundraiser
One Net Yelm and Mr. Dougs will partner from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the restaurant’s location — 210 103rd Avenue Southeast — for the third annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Yelm Senior Center. Additionally, the pancake breakfast does not have a set cost but rather at the price of a donation of your choice.
Saturday, March 28
7th annual fishing tournament
The seventh annual Nisqually Valley Trout Fishing Tournament is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at Lake Lawrence. Trophies will be awarded for first and second longest fishes, first and second most weight on a stringer — and 20 trout will be tagged with prizes, included a $5,000 tagged fish. For more information, visit the VFW Post 5580’s self-titled Facebook page. You can register for the event online at https://tinyurl.com/LakeLawrenceTournament.
5th annual Easter “Helicopter Egg Drop”
The fifth annual Easter Festival and “Helicopter Egg Drop” is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, at Stewart’s Arena, located 11109 Vail Rd SE. The egg drop itself is scheduled to begin around 1 p.m. with four different age groups represented: 4 to 6; 7 to 9; 10 to 12; and then a group for the final remaining eggs. There will be a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny at 12 p.m.
5th annual City of Yelm Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Yelm and The Outpost Church Yelm will host their fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at Yelm City Park — located at 115 Mosman Avenue Southeast. Ages 0 to 3 can participate in an egg hunt at 11 a.m., while ages 4 to 6 can do their activity at 11:15 a.m. The last group of participants, ages 7 to 11, will scavenge for eggs at 11:30 a.m. The event is free for all to attend.
Saturday, April 18
Raise for Rowyn auction and gala
Local non-profit organization Raise for Rowyn will host an auction and gala event at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Great Wolf Lodge — located at 20500 Old Highway 99 SW in Centralia. The event will feature a silent auction, a live auction, a paddle raise, a dessert dash, raffle games, live entertainment and dinner. All proceeds from the event benefit Raise for Rowyn — which provides emotional and financial support to families enduring the loss of a child. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/RaiseForRowyn00.
Thursday, April 23
30th annual City of Yelm Arbor Day celebration
The City of Yelm will host its 30th annual Arbor Day Celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at Yelm City Park’s Centennial Stage. The event will include tree planting, an art walk, community engagement, live music and more.
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