Rivers Alive cleanup coming on Sept. 30

Get out the old work clothes and get dirty for a good cause in helping keep local waterways clear of trash and debris in an upcoming event next weekend.

A call for volunteers who don’t mind getting their hands messy - though they do suggest bringing gloves and other supplies - is being made now ahead of the annual River’s Alive event being sponsored by Keep Polk Beautiful on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Registration gets underway from 8 to 9 a.m. at Peek Park in Cedartown.

From there, participants will disperse into the community to identified target areas to pick up litter. Cleanup activities will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.

At noon, participants will meet back at Peek Park for a free lunch provided courtesy of Cedartown Junior Service League.

Biscuits and juice will be provided to early registrants at 8 am.

Those participating are encouraged to wear sturdy clothing ( long pants, sleeves, hats, boots) to protect against the elements.

Minors will be required to sign a medical waiver. Keep Polk Beautiful invites groups representing local businesses, industry, sports, churches, civic organizations and like-minded individuals to take part.

Each participant will receive a free tshirt for volunteering for the day.

For pre- schoolers and elementary children, Keep Polk Beautiful will host learning activities conducted by Mrs Janice Stewart, retired educator. These will be fun, age-appropriate and instructive according to information provided by the local non-profit.

For further information or to volunteer, please contact Randy Cook, Executive Director at 678-246-1083 or e-mail kpbeautiful@polkga.org.