The United Methodist Women’s group of Fort Payne First United Methodist is having “A Stroll in the Summer Garden” to fund its community and church ministries June 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour includes the home of Laurie and Mike Parker, at 4802 Greenhill Blvd., NW, in Fort Payne, and two homes in Mentone. Those are the homes of Jan Newhoff and Mike Keracher, at 19249 Scenic Highway, and Mary and Ben Shurett, at 19337 Scenic Highway. All will be wonderful tour stops and offer views of a variety of garden species and other attractions.
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