Auction open for Yelm Dollars For Scholars

Yelm Dollars for Scholars has officially commenced its 29th annual auction, featuring a diverse array of over 190 items available for bidding in an online auction that began on Friday, March 1.

The online auction will continue until Friday, March 8, 2024, allowing participants to support local education while bidding on experiences and memorabilia.

The main event, a live auction and dinner, is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lake Lawrence Community Club, located at 15735 Topaz Drive SE, Yelm. Former Yelm Mayor JW Foster will serve as the emcee, and the auctioneer for the evening will be the returning Danny Schorno. Attendees can anticipate a dinner, live auction and community camaraderie.

The live auction boasts a lineup of highly anticipated items, including favorites like Steele Barrel BBQ’s “Feed a Crowd,” a certificate from Whitewater Orthodontics, an opportunity to design a play for the Yelm High School football team and $250 for the Yelm High School FFA plant sale. New additions include a ride-along with Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, Seahawks game tickets and a framed 1940s-1950s vintage Yelm Baseball jersey.

Panowicz Jewelers will provide a piece of jewelry for the winner of the Bling Ring raffle.

“We’re thrilled to kick off our 29th annual auction with an impressive lineup of items and events. The support from our community is invaluable, and we’re excited to continue empowering local students through education with the funds raised from this event,” Dan Huttmann, board president at Yelm Dollars for Scholars, said.

The live auction and dinner event is almost sold out, and interested participants are urged to secure their spot by purchasing tickets at https://auctria.events/2024YDFSAuction. For those unable to attend in person, the online silent auction registration is free. Bidding is currently open at https://auctria.events/2024YDFSAuction.