Game of Pickup: Time to defeat that litter with a Community Cleanup Saturday, April 8

Last month volunteers cleaned out dug outs at Kramer Field in The Dalles. Meet with us at Thompson Park on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. and we’ll go put some shine on Sixth or Second Streets.

Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda and The Dalles Beautification Committee are getting after it again with a community cleanup on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m.

This month, they will be focusing on cleaning up litter along the major corridors in West The Dalles, possibly 6th Street or 2nd Street.

Connie Krummrich with The Dalles Beautification Committee chats with Carmen Myers and Sandi Smith about removing litter and other items from the dugouts in March.

To join in the 2 -hour event, meet at Thompson Park next to Mill Creek and the The Dalles Aquatic Center, 602 W 2nd Street. Wear appropriate clothing including long pants, shoes that cover your toes and gloves if you have them. Bags and gloves will be on hand.

Volunteers comb the fence line near Kramer Field on Walnut Street in March. The wind in The Dalles sends a lot of refuse sticking to the chainlink fences at the park.

Last month, more than 20 volunteers picked up 15 bags of garbage at Kramer Field and put a real shine on a focal point in our community. These cleanups create a ton of community pride, and it is amazing what a large group of people can get accomplished in just 2 hours. Many hands make light work. Come be part of the solution. We want to see you there.