This year’s message: Eat locally produced food, grow some vegetables, plant a tree, get involved and commit to reduce your impact on the planet.
“We wanted something fun and something to commemorate the 40th anniversary,” said Carly Compton, project coordinator for local Great American Cleanup efforts. “So we’re mixing socializing with a lot of great information on tips about cleaning up the environment.”
Keep Clark County Beautiful is sponsoring the celebration.
Lunch will be available after 11:30 a.m.; a brief ceremony at about 12:30 p.m. will include speakers Charles Patterson, KCCB president; Sheriff Gene Kelly; and Deacon Norm Horstman of St. Raphael Catholic Church.
The celebration will feature live music by John Lippolis and Dave Waugh and buffalo burgers ($5 each) made from locally raised bison at the Running Bare Ranch.
For more information about the local Earth Day celebration, call Carly Compton at (937) 521-2025.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
When:
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 22
Where: City Hall Plaza
Cost: Free
More info: Contact Carly Compton, (937) 521-2025
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