The public is invited to the grand opening of the new Habitat for Humanity store at 305 2nd Street in Monroe, a site closer to Monroe's main shopping area.

The March 30th grand opening, from Noon to 3:00 p.m., will enable people to see the new store and enjoy free refreshments.

The store currently has a healthy supply of furniture, appliances, doors, windows, hardware, and decorative items from rugs to wall art. As store manager Bobby Cassell notes, "You never know what you'll find here. The inventory is always changing."

Volunteers have been busy for the past few weeks painting, building...