Frankfort Schedules Earth Day/Arbor Day Community Clean-Up
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In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Village of Frankfort invites residents to participate in a community cleanup event on Saturday, April 20. This initiative encourages community members to come together and contribute to the beautification of their surroundings. The event will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
For cleanup locations, refer to the list on the village website at https://www.frankfortil.org. Residents may pick-up a t-shirt and supplies at the Village of Frankfort, 432 W. Nebraska Street, between 8 and 9 a.m., on April 20. All participants will receive gloves, garbage bags, and a free t-shirt, while supplies last, though t-shirt sizes are not guaranteed. To sign up, please contact Sue Lynchey at 815-469-2177 or email slynchey@frankfortil.org.
After the cleanup, volunteers are invited to a volunteer lunch at the utilities/public works facility, 524 Center Road, starting at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy complimentary pizza and cookies as a token of the village’s appreciation.
Volunteers also stand a chance to win gift cards to local businesses. Prizes will be awarded to a volunteer from each age group (children 16 and under or adults) in the following categories: Most trash collected, strangest item collected, and dirtiest volunteer. How to enter: Submit your photos for any category to slynchey@frankfortil.org by 11:30 a.m. on April 20. Winners will be announced during the luncheon.
Students also can earn community service hours! Participating students can earn community service hours, contributing to both their personal development and the betterment of the community.
“Let’s come together as a community to make a positive impact on our environment and create a cleaner, greener Frankfort,” commented Mayor Keith Ogle.
For more information, please visit https://www.frankfortil.org or contact Sue Lynchey at 815-469-2177.
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