What's happening next week — Lacey Cultural Celebration, Tenino Arts Spring Market and other festivities

March is starting with a bang! Show your excitement by supporting the local events below.

 29th Yelm Dollars for Scholars Annual Dinner, March 9
Guests can look forward to an evening filled with culinary delights, exclusive item bidding, and beloved highlights such as the dessert dash and bling ring raffle on Saturday, March 9, at the Lake Lawrence Community Club. Click this link for more details.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, Every Saturday until April 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
It’s that time of year again, tax season is approaching! If you need help filing your taxes, take advantage of Saint Martin's University's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. This is a free service open to the entire community. Available every Saturday in Harned Hall on the Lacey campus. Click this link for more details.

Lacey Cultural Celebration, Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Enjoy music and dance presentations, learn about various world traditions, and sample the flavors and art of the world with our diverse food & craft vendors. Kids will enjoy the popular Passport Game and ‘travel the world’ to win a prize! This is an event for the whole family! Click this link for more details.

Second Saturday Restoration event at Sapp Road Park, Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Help restore an 11.7-acre wetland and riparian corridor along Percival Creek. This city park plays a large role in the overall health of Percival Creek and ultimately Budd Inlet. Restoration efforts are aimed at reintroducing beavers, restoring wetland functions, improving the riparian corridor, and expanding habitat for fish, amphibians, birds, and native plants. Click this link for more details. 

Artainment Debut at the Lacey Timberland Library, Tuesday, March 12, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Join an evening of immersive audio experiences that will transport you to different worlds through the power of artificial intelligence. Click this link for more details.

Build It! Breakfast 2024, Wednesday, March 13, from 7:45 a.m.
Ready to help build safe and healthy homes? Participate in this fundraiser to help improve the lives of low-income homeowners who are elderly, or disabled, families with children, and veterans in need who struggle to remain in their homes due to desperately needed repairs. The organizers request interested individuals to RSVP through this link for them to prepare ahead. Click this link for more details.

Tenino Arts Spring Market, Next weekend, March 15-17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
You're invited to experience a spring reveal as 33 amazing local artisans unleash their creativity at an artisan market that will delight your eyes with beautiful home and garden décor, sweet treats, and spring gifts. Enjoy live Irish/Celtic and Folk music as you shop this St. Patrick's Day Weekend. Click this link for more details.