March 14
Salute A Soldier 5K and 1 Mile Walk
AZ Heroes to Hometowns, which assists wounded soldiers in their transition back to their communities, puts on the Salute A Soldier 5K and 1 Mile Walk. The event’s purpose is to honor injured service members and raise funds to meet their needs and those of their families with financial, spiritual, emotional and social support. This is an all-ages event. 9 a.m. (walk), 9:20 a.m. (5K). $25-$140. Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert. https://azheroestohometowns.org
March 14
Centennial Saturday
HD South’s monthly Centennial Saturday event is a chance to build a scale model of Gilbert’s iconic water tower. All supplies are provided. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free (registration required). HD South, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. 480-926-1577. https://hdsouth.org
March 14
Spring Fever Classic
What started as a bachelor party has become an annual event, now in its 16th year, that is meant for participants to get together for fun but also raises money for a charity. This year’s beneficiary is the family of a 6-year-old boy with an inoperable brain tumor and will help with medical expenses. 11:30 a.m. (registration), 1 p.m. (shotgun start). $125 (single player), $500 (foursome). Western Skies Golf Club, 1245 E. Warner Road, Gilbert. www.springfeverclassicgolf.com