WARDEN - Warden is celebrating Labor Day weekend with a series of activities in town beginning Saturday.

Warden Community Days kicks off with the Warden SlamFest 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament at the Warden Elementary School.

Coordinator Wes Richins said people interested in participating should contact him at 509-349-8158.

There are three age groups for high school, junior high and grade-school players, provided enough people in each category register, he said. The tournament starts at 10 a.m. and T-shirts are provided for players while supplies last.

local Lions Club members are selling raffle tickets at the raft race location and in the park on Labor Day. Raffle prizes include four Seahawks tickets, five Apple Cup tickets, a barbecue gazebo package and a yearlong family sports pass to Warden High School. Cost is $1 per ticket.

On Sunday registration for The Great Lind Coulee Raft Race begins at 10 a.m. and the race starts at 11 a.m., launching from Clausen's Shop, located at 23333 Rd. 7 S.E.

Warden Community Days organizer Bonnie Rettkowski said the best observation point for the race is at intersection of Road S and 3.5. She said the first to complete the race usually cross the finish line around 1:30 p.m. " Some are faster than others," she said.

For more information, on the raft race contact Boe Clausen at 509-750-9823. Lion's Club takes charge of it.

The Warden Firemen's Pancake Breakfast leads off Monday's events in Volunteer Park in Warden at 6 a.m.

A coed 6-on-6 outdoor volleyball tournament starts at 10 a.m.

Volleyball organizer Jeff Kottong said if people who haven't registered would like to participate, the best way would be to show up Monday morning.

He said a volleyball captains' meeting is at 9:30 a.m. in City Park. For more information contact Kottong at 509-989-3765.

Monday, activities continue in the park through the day with music and entertainment including a performance by the Warden Jazz Band, the firemen's water barrel competition, and 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament finals.

Food available includes the Semi-World Famous Lions barbecue beef.

On Labor Day a parade down Main Street starts at 11 a.m. Registration takes places at the Warden Senior Center starting at 7 a.m. with judging taking place at 9 a.m.

For more information on Warden Community Days contact: Bonnie Rettkowski at 509-750-6108.