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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • In praise of the yurt 5/5/08   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 FYI Donate clothes to women in need Clothing is being collected through May 12 to provide women from emergency shelters and housing programs with on-the-job wardrobes. Volunteers are needed to assist the women during the Queen, It's a New Day makeover event in May. To donate clothing, call 425-252-6484 at Life Changes Ministry Church, 2532 Virginia Ave., Everett. Share ideas for Monroe center Join the discussion on bringing a performing arts, events and conference center to Monroe. Share thoughts about what the center should be like at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the YMCA, 14090 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. For more information, call Leonie Saaski, president of the Monroe Arts Council, at 360-794-7844. Strawberry Festival talent show tryouts The 2008 Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show is 6:30 p.m. June 19, and organizers are looking for contestants who can sing, dance, play instruments, act or make people laugh. Auditions will be at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School auditorium from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. May 13 and 14. Contestants of all ages in both solo or group performances are welcome. For more information, call 360-653-6584. The application deadline is May 9. Marysville-Pilchuck High School is at 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville. Mill Creek trash pickers wanted Trash pickers and bags are being provided to volunteer groups who want to clean up garbage along roads and trails in Mill Creek. Volunteers must sign a waiver and pick up their own supplies. Families, Scouts, church groups and other community organizations are encouraged to participate. For more information, call the city at 425-745-1891 and ask for Marci Chew or Jennifer Gordon. Historic Everett seeks estate items Contribute antiques or other treasures to help raise funds for Historic Everett projects and programs. The group plans a sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17 at 2112 Rucker Ave., Everett. For more information, call Bill at 425-330-2005. Contact us If you have an item for FYI, a news tip or a local story idea, call 425-339-3451 or e-mail newstips@heraldnet.com.

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