Saturday nights this March will be a little less dreary thanks to the new winter series of Movies on the Wall.

“It had become so popular in the summer that we thought we would just give it a try and see how the community responds,” said Lora Lewis, owner of Hotwire Coffee.

Three films were selected by a small committee based on popularity and also with a goal of diversity. While “The Mummy” is an action film, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” is more nostalgic and “Napoleon Dynamite” is a bit of a “campy” film.

Each movie will be shown at the West Seattle Community Center on March 7, 14 and 21. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and films start at 7 p.m. As always, the films will be previewed by thematic festivities including charity raffles, cupcakes and plenty of concessions.

Lewis says she hopes these free events will benefit local families.

“In this kind of economy what family has $50 to $100 to bring their family to the movies?” she asked.

Movies on the Wall is a free, community event. All are invited to attend and encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

The West Seattle Community Center is located at 4400 42nd Avenue Southwest.

Scheduled events include:

March 7: The Mummy, rated PG-13
Festivities include: A bathroom paper mummy-wrapping contest!

March 14: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), rated G
Festivities include: A doctor Seuss short in celebration of his in March birthday. We will also have a special ‘golden ticket’ raffle.

March 21st: Napoleon Dynamite, rated PG
Festivities include: Tater tot eating contest!