THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE FRIENDLY SONS
Our 31st Parade was a phenominal success!!!
JOIN US FOR OUR 32nd ANNUAL PARADE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH AT 12 NOON IN DOWNTOWN SPOKANE! |
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick want to thank all of the GREAT people of Spokane for making the 31st annual parade a SMASHING SUCCESS. We had record, or a near record number of entries and crowds packed the parade route, even though the weather was somewhat chilly! Our 2010 Parade will be held on Saturday, March 13th in downtonwn Spokane and will begin at 12 noon!
The Friendly Sons of St. Patick are partnered up again this year with Second Harvest Food Bank in helping to support not only the parade but to help raise donations and awareness to Second Harvest. We encourage everyone to do their part in helping others in need this year and bring down your food donations. The 2nd Harvest truck will go through the parade route before the event begins and collect all donations. The truck will follow the end of the parade and pick up any last minutes donations you may have.
HERE ARE THE DATES FOR THE REMINDER OF MEETINGS FOR 2010. ALL MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN RECEIVING INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO THE PARADE ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
ALL MEETINGS WILL BE ON WEDENSDAYS AND WILL BE HELD AT O'DOHERTY'S IRISH GRILL DOWNTOWN AND WILL BEGIN AT 6 PM.
MARCH 10TH - FINAL MEETING
PLANT A ROW FOR THE HUNGRY!
You can make a difference by sharing your harvest!
Plant a Row for the Hungry is a public service project of Spokane-based The Inland Empire Gardeners and nationally by the Garden Writers gardeners to donate their extra vegetables and fruit to local food banks. Because the GWA Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, participants can take $1.50 per pound donation on federal income taxes.
DONATING TO PLANT A ROW FOR THE HUNGRY
WHERE TO DONATE? Any neighborhood food bank or organization that provides meals for low-income people and their families.
WHAT TO DONATE? Because storage space can be limitied sturdy vegetables that can take a day or two sitting on the shelf are best. These choices include beans, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, peas, cucumbers, apples, cherries, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, root crops, onions and garlic to name a few.
Easily damaged or perishable vegetables, fruits and herbs should be brought in close to the day the food bank distributes food or given to soup kitchens where they can be used quickly.
HOW MUCH? Any time you have fresh produce AND when the food bank is accepting donations. Many food banks have set days and hours to receive food. Call and check before you go.
For mor information on this program please contact Pat Munts at: patmunts@yahoo.com or call (509)998-9769.
Planning has begun for our 32nd annual parade. All are welcome to attend and share your thoughts and ideas on ways to make the parade bigger and better.
OUR FINAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH10TH AT 6 PM AT O'DOHERTY'S IRISH GRILLE IN DOWNTOWN! .
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Watch for news on our next meeting, coming to you via e-mail or mail. Please also let us know how we did with this year's parade and how we might improve our next edition.
Congratulations to our 2010 Parade Dignitaries!
Grand Marshall: Robb Akey U of I Head Football Coach
"Irish Man": Dave McCann
"Irish Woman": Julie Moyer Nesbitt
"Irish Business": Cannon Power Transmissions
"Irish Clan": Ray Hamilton and Family from Othello, WA
"Irish Colleen": Madison Givens
"Spirit of the Irish" Chris Ryan and his team at "NoodleHead"
"Irsh Public Service Award": Kenyan Fields and the Angus Scott Pipe Band
Info: kim@frienldysonsofstpatrick.com
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