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Yelm VFW

Yelm VFW supports local veterans and the community through events like fishing tournaments, fostering camaraderie and providing resources for those who served. Their mission is to honor veterans while enhancing community engagement and support.

Join Yelm VFW Post 5580 for Seattle Sounders Military Appreciation Night 🎟️🇺🇸 Come out to honor those who served while enjoying a great match together. Your participation helps support our local veterans, their families, and community programs that reflect our values of service, camaraderie, and patriotism. Complete this form to reserve your spot and receive event details, ticket information, and updates from Yelm VFW Post 5580. The last day to purchase tickets is April 9th. The group order goes in on April 10th and there are no sales after that. Tickets are open to Post Members, Auxiliary Members, family and friends.&nbsp;

Seattle Sounders Military Appreciation Night

7th ANNUAL NISQUALLY VALLEY TROUT FISHING TOURNAMENTMarch 28th 2026&nbsp;20 Tagged fish worth various prizes including:&nbsp;$5,000 &nbsp;TAGGED FISH&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Trophy&rsquo;s and other Prizes for1st Longest Fish &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2nd Longest Fish1st Most weight on the stringer (5 Fish) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2nd Most weight on the stringer (5 Fish)&nbsp;Entry Fee$20 Pre-registration &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$25 At the Lake&nbsp;Age&rsquo;s 15+ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Only Legal methods &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8AM to 3PM&nbsp;Lawrence Lake Public Boat Launch, Yelm WA 98597&nbsp;The fishing tournament will begin at 8 A.M. and end at 3 P.M. at the Lake Lawrence Public Boat Launch. No lines in the water before 8 A.M. We will be there under a popup canopy with a sign that says VFW. You may check in before 8 A.M. There is no deadline as to when you must check in, but you must check in prior to fishing. Anyone not at the checkout at 3 P.M. or sooner, 3:01 P.M., and later will be disqualified (including the tagged fish) no matter the reason.&nbsp;All boat operators must fill out an Aquatic Invasive Species Decontamination Report if the boat, trailer, engine, or water containers used in this tournament&nbsp;have been&nbsp;in physical contact with waters outside the State of Washington in the last 30 days.&nbsp;All watercraft operators&nbsp;must fill out&nbsp;the Aquatic Invasive Species Decontamination Statement at check-in on the day of the tournament.&nbsp;The 20-tagged&nbsp;fish&nbsp;will be released before the start of the tournament somewhere in the lake. The exact time and location of the release must remain confidential per the contract with the insurance company. Anyone who lands a tagged&nbsp;fish&nbsp;must be registered and checked in before catching the&nbsp;fish&nbsp;or it will be void.&nbsp;Pre-registration will remain open until March 25th at midnight Pacific Standard Time.&nbsp;Follow the link to review the most current rules and regulations for the state of Washington&nbsp;https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/&nbsp;For more information please contact us at vfwpost5580@gmail.com(360) 523-2774, 16733 103rd SE, Yelm WA 98597&nbsp;All proceeds go to support local Veteran programs &amp; the community AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES DECONTAMINATION REPORTS MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR ALL BOATS, TRAILERS, ENGINES, OR WATER CONTAINERS USED IN THE TOURNAMENT.&nbsp;&nbsp;All Washington state rules and regulations for fishing will be followed.&nbsp;https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/&nbsp;Every person fishing in the tournament needs to register and pay entry fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank fishing: There is plenty of bank fishing available to anglers without a watercraft.&nbsp;Watercraft: Any flotation device used to transport a person on the water for example boat, kayak, canoe, paddle-board, raft, float tube, Etc. &nbsp;There are no tournament restrictions on how many people are permitted on each boat, however, all laws still apply.&nbsp;This year our tournament permit only allows for 30 boats/watercraft these slots will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Only contestants operating a watercraft need to pre-register a watercraft. All other contestants pre-register as a contestant no matter fishing from the bank or from a watercraft. 30 Watercraft are permitted to enter this tournament.&nbsp;To complete registration after payment please email vfwpost5580@gmail.com with the first and last name, what category registering for, and the Washington Fishing license number of the competitor. &nbsp;Watercraft $20Competitor Only $20&nbsp;&nbsp;We accept donations, all proceeds support local veteran programs&nbsp;For questions please email vfwpost5580@gmail.com or call (360) 523-2774<img data-fr-image-pasted="true" alt="" border="0" src="blob:https://www.zeffy.com/24eba44b-0d1e-45e2-aa2e-e77385b193c0" width="1" height="1" data-fr-old-src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAADUlEQVR4AWJiYGBgAAAAAP//XRcpzQAAAAZJREFUAwAADwADJDd96QAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-uploading" style="opacity: 0.4; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;<img data-fr-image-pasted="true" alt="" border="0" src="blob:https://www.zeffy.com/12cb114a-e78b-4df9-9d97-a5d084154299" width="1" height="1" data-fr-old-src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAADUlEQVR4AWJiYGBgAAAAAP//XRcpzQAAAAZJREFUAwAADwADJDd96QAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-uploading" style="opacity: 0.4; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;<img data-fr-image-pasted="true" alt="" border="0" src="blob:https://www.zeffy.com/dea4064e-f061-4764-996c-e9665ca3e573" width="1" height="1" data-fr-old-src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAADUlEQVR4AWJiYGBgAAAAAP//XRcpzQAAAAZJREFUAwAADwADJDd96QAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" fr-original-style="" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-uploading" style="opacity: 0.4; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">

7th Annual Fishing Derby

Join us for The Veterans Cup, a community golf tournament hosted by VFW Post 5580 &amp; Auxiliary at Tahoma Valley Golf Course on Friday, August 21, 2026.Enjoy an afternoon of golf, camaraderie, and community support while helping raise funds for local veterans and veteran programs. Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned golfer or just looking for a fun day on the course, this event is a great way to support those who served.Tournament Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2:00 PM Shotgun Start</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">18 Holes of Golf</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shared Cart Included</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Meal Included</li></ul>Registration<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$125 &mdash; Single Player</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$250 &mdash; Pair</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$500 &mdash; Team</li></ul>All proceeds benefit Yelm VFW Post 5580 and Auxiliary in support of veterans, military families, and community programs.📅 Registration Deadline: August 13, 2026Come out, enjoy a great day on the course, and help make a difference for our veteran community. The Veterans Cup brings our community together to honor those who served and support local veteran programs. ⛳ By registering, you help Yelm VFW Post 5580 provide direct support to veterans and their families&mdash;things like outreach, assistance, and community events that keep us connected. 🎖️ Sign up, invite a friend, and spend the day on the course knowing your time and entry fee go right back into our local veteran community.

The Veterans Cup

19th Annual Military Heroes Car and Bike Show

Win a Kentucky Pistol and Rifle Combo in our Annual Gun Raffle. Second Prize is a Replica Mel Gibson &quot;Patriot&quot; Pipe Display Tomahawk Axe. Third Prize is a Dometic Cooler.&nbsp;Drawing will be held at our Annual Car Show September 5, 2026 at Wilkowski Park at about 2pm. You do not need to be present to win.&nbsp; Tickets are $10 ea or 5 tickets for $40.&nbsp;

Yelm VFW

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