Lacey Ice Cream, Frozen Dessert Shops Readying For Spring

Here at Lacey Patch, we cover the serious issues affecting your community. Well, guess what: spring is days away, so today we're putting ice cream in the "serious" category.

Plenty of Lacey's frozen-dessert establishments have shared recent updates, such as seasonal openings, new flavors and even an application for a small-business grant.

Here's a roundup of useful news regarding ice cream and frozen treats around Lacey:

Mrs. Walker's Homemade Ice Cream in Forked River is hosting a fundraiser for Relay For Life. Fifteen percent of sales will support the charity from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 18.

Sweet Treats & Ice Cream introduced a brand-new flavor Tuesday: blueberry muffin with homemade blueberry-muffin tops.

Ralph's Italian Ice in Lanoka Harbor makes its spring opening this Saturday. Ralph's will be open from noon to 11 p.m., according to their Facebook event.

Rita's Italian Ice in Forked River will offer a free Italian ice to kick off spring on March 20, as per tradition. Rita's will offer free ices from noon to 9 p.m. at all locations.

Elemen7ts by NitroGirl entered the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Elemen7ts can receive $50,000 if they win the grand prize. Click here to vote for them.

Did we miss anything? If so, email Josh Bakan at josh.bakan@patch.com.