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Polar plunge fundraiser, anime festival and more to do around the South Sound this weekend

Polar plunge fundraiser, anime festival, aviation conference, gold and gem show and other happenings this weekend.

MARY ANDERSON; Staff writer
Published: Feb. 23, 2013 at 8:27 a.m. PST
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