Hello fellow newcomers and neighbors!

In February, 53 members stopped by Creekside Cellars in downtown Evergreen for Happy Hour. We had a lot of fun exploring the vat room and chatting with friends. Don’t worry, we will return there when the weather’s nice and we can spill out onto the deck.

Speaking of Happy Hours, the next four are at four different places to sample and enjoy:
March 18 — The Wild Game
April 15 — Revival Brews
May 20 — Genessee Pub and BBQ
June 17 — Evermore Wine Bar and Cafe

In April, we are having our annual food drive to benefit the EChO Food Pantry and the great work they do. Please help us help them by stopping by the Evergreen Safeway on Saturday, April 12, from 10a.m. — 2 p.m. to make your donations. You can learn more details here in this newsletter.

Last year we donated 355 lbs. of food and nearly $400. The drive took place during the 2023 holiday season when many other groups ran their food drive. But the need for food is yearround, so we thought a spring drive would be more helpful. With the community need dramatically increasing, I hope we can reach 500 lbs. or more this year.

Planning is well underway for the summer party, or should I call it a picnic?! We have reserved the pavilion and 4 pickleball courts at Marshdale Park on Sunday, June 22 from 4- 7pm. Stop by for some food, drink, conversation, and pickleball, if you’re so inclined. All the details will be in the next newsletter.

Mike