January 18, 2021
The Pacific Northwest is home to thousands of coffee lovers. And right here in Monroe we have some of the freshest, tastiest, locally owned coffee in all of the PNW! Let's take a little coffee tour around Monroe..

First stop, Original Pilot House Coffees! They pride their success, in part, by insisting that the only beans purchased for their company fall under the Certified Fair Trade Umbrella.  They only deal in Organically Grown and Fair Traded coffees. All their beans are roasted right here in Monroe! Be sure to stop by on Saturdays for their world famous cinnamon rolls.
A little further down Main Street we have Sharinabeans Coffee. A family friendly, community oriented coffee house with a little something for everyone! Stop by for a cup of joe, a sweet treat and smiling baristas. Sharina even set up a "pay it with a post it" board for our community. It is amazing what a small act of kindness can do.
Paesano's Coffee in Lake Tye treats you like family the second you walk in the door. Join them for yummy, creative drinks and a beautiful view of the lake. Recently the team at Paesanos came together to raise $6000 for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation in honor of a co-worker who lost her hard fought battle. Just last week when half of Monroe was without wifi, the team at Paesanos offered up their free wifi to anyone who needed it. Another great example of coming together for our community.
Over off of Lewis Street is a hidden gem in Monroe. Darci's Dinky Donuts! At Darci's you can get espresso drinks, smoothies, lotus drinks and more. Plus if you order a drink after 2:30pm you will receive a free half dozen of their warm, fresh, melt in your mouth donuts.
Don’t forget! If you purchased a living Christmas tree in a container, and you don’t intend to plant it on your own property, you may donate it to our local Monroe city parks so that everyone can enjoy it for years to come. Call the Parks & Recreation office at (360) 863-4519 for information on how to donate your potted living Christmas tree.
Wondering what to do this winter to stay busy? Take a look at the flip-book version of the Fall/Winter 2020 edition of the Choose Monroe magazine. Great ideas on where to eat, shop, and play all within a short drive of Monroe Washington.

Werner Paddles has openings for their Production Team offering a competitive wage. Come join a great environment with great benefits. The success of Werner Paddles begins on the inside. With a happy and committed team, anything is possible! 
 
Want to join our team? Apply at www.wernerpaddles.com and fill out the application or contact our Human Resource department at peggy.jones@wernerpaddles.com. 
The Monroe YMCA is thrilled to announce they are reducing their full-day care rates by 30% for EVERY family in our community, and offering up to 35% in additional support for those in need of financial assistance. The Y is here to serve you and your family.

The Sky Valley Cold Weather Shelter will be open on nights when the temperature is forecast to be 34° or lower. The shelter is located in the 4H Building at the Evergreen State Fair Park. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. and will lock for the evening at 9:30 p.m. Managed by Volunteers of America Western Washington, the Shelter is made possible by a group of dedicated local volunteers working together to provide a warm place for residents experiencing homelessness to stay inside when the outside nights are freezing. The Shelter will serve the communities of Monroe, Snohomish, and Sultan through March 15, 2020.
Call 360-453-7622 for current shelter status.