The Bonney Lake Lions Club this week set the date of their annual Death By Chocolate fundraiser for March 31 at the Bonney Lake High School Commons.

Six years ago the Bonney Lake Lions Club was introduced to the idea of a chocolate-themed fundraiser. A few members of the club got together, rounded up dessert donations, some entertainment and put on a spaghetti dinner with dessert auction.

The auction helped fund the Lions programs, including vision and hearing care. It also helped provide some funds to help the Lions 4 Kids House, which was just getting started with its services to the community.

Since then, the event has grown to become an annual favorite among the lions and the community.

Part of the event’s appeal is the connection with the students from Bonney Lake High School. The Lions moved the event to the BLHS commons a few years ago and work with the Culinary Arts team, directed by Kahale Ahina, to provide the dinner.

The school’s recently established Leos club and the DECA club also help with logistics during the event.