FYI
Published 10:11 pm Sunday, June 15, 2008
Enjoy strawberries, learn about Monroe
The 1,200-acre Frye Lettuce Farm, now the Fryelands Development on the west side of Monroe, was the backbone of the local economy during the Depression.
Learn about the history of the farm and its owner, Charles Frye, at the Monroe Historical Society’s June meeting and annual Strawberry Social on Thursday.
They’ve also invited folks who worked at the lettuce farm as teenagers to share their memories. Free strawberry shortcake will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m.
The meeting is at Tualco Grange, 18933 Tualco Road, in Monroe.
Join United Way Day of Action
Saturday is the longest day of the year. It’s also United Way’s National Day of Action, and the group suggests people spend the extra daylight taking a few minutes to give, advocate or volunteer.
United Way of Snohomish County’s Web site, www.uwsc.org, offers 10 tips on improving your community.
Red Cross helps families connect
As storms threaten communities across much of the Midwest and in other parts of the country, the American Red Cross offers a way for you to check on loved ones in stricken areas.
You can find out the status of people who have registered with the Red Cross’ Safe and Well program at https://disastersafe.redcross.org.
@1. Body FYI Bullet:Click on “search” and enter the person’s name and pre-disaster phone number or address. If that person has registered, you will be able to view any messages they’ve posted.
If you don’t have Internet access, call 425-304-4476.
The Safe and Well Web site is accessible in both English and Spanish.
Mukilteo seeks bands, musicians
The Mukilteo Arts Guild seeks musicians and bands for an open mike night from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Whidbey Coffee and Cafe, 619 Fourth St., Mukilteo.
The event is presented by the Mukilteo Arts Guild and is co-sponsored by the city of Mukilteo. For more information, call 425-423-0450.
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