January 9, 2021
Governor Inslee announces new reopening plan for 2021.
The new plan, called Healthy Washington, takes effect Jan. 11, 2021....
Phase 1: The current state of restrictions – including the closure of indoor dining, bowling centers and more. Lodging businesses continue to operate as an essential service. All regions are in Phase 1 starting Jan. 5.
Phase 2: Easing of restrictions, allowing indoor dining at 25 percent occupancy. Fitness centers open at 25 percent capacity and the size of wedding and funeral attendance increases.
Phase 3: Not yet announced.
Phase 4: Not yet announced...

Please continue supporting our small businesses!!
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.