– Press release
The Friends of the Eastern California Museum will host its annual community picnic and party on Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the museum in Independence. The public is cordially invited to enjoy the afternoon of good food, good music and historic family fun.
From left, volunteers Linda Ellsworth and Tamara Cohn with FECM Board Member Sharon Avey, all of Independence, take a break in the Museum from serving at last year’s picnic.
Photo by Jon Klusmire
The event will feature live music, a grilled chicken dinner with all the trimmings, beverages and dessert. A vegetarian meal option will also be available.
Local musical favorite Sandy and the High Country will be on hand to provide casual county music for the event.
The cost for the feast and fun is $12 for adults and $8 for youngsters and seniors. Besides the chicken entrée, the meal includes coleslaw, garlic bread, beans and lemonade or water (beer and wine is extra). A vegetarian meal will also be available.
The annual picnic is a fundraiser for the non-profit Friends of the Eastern California Museum, so additional donations are welcome and appreciated. The Friends group supports the Eastern California Museum through generous donations of time, money, ideas and energy.
Boarmember Rich White’s apron answered a persistent question at last year’s picnic. Photo by Jon Klusmire
“The support of the Friends has allowed the Museum to create popular and attractive exhibits, host guest speakers and events, and undertake other projects that enhance all aspects of the Museum’s operation,” said Museum Director Jon Klusmire.
The Friends annual picnic is open to the public and will be held on the grounds of the Eastern California Museum, 155 N. Grant St., three blocks west of the historic Inyo County Courthouse in Independence. For more information, call 760-878-0258 or visit www.fecm.org.
