Every Thursday from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m., Weed and Seed Coordinator Jason Rissler works with more than fifty probationers and parolees doing community cleanups. Jason is seeking community leaders to help by working with five to ten people in a specific area of the community. If there is a spot by your house, church, or organization, this would be an opportunity to clean it up every week or periodically as needed. If you are interested, e-mail jrissler@ywcahbg.org
Beautification Tip
Celebrate community by holding a block party or picnic. Last week, at least a dozen neighborhood groups organized events for National Night Out. This Thursday is Weed & Seed’s annual picnic. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors and discuss how to improve the community. Just remember to clean up all the trash when you’re done.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday 11 August, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Green Drinks Harrisburg meeting, Stage on Herr (268 Herr Street), jim.armbrust@greendrinkshbg.com
Wednesday 11 August, 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friends of Midtown Beautification Committee meeting, Midtown Cinema (250 Reily Street), beautification@friendsofmidtown.org
Thursday 12 August, 5:30 p.m., Weed and Seed meeting and picnic, Joshua Farm (213 South 18th Street), jrissler@ywcahbg.org
Saturday 14 August, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wildwood Park Volunteer Work Day
If you want a Harrisburg beautification-oriented event put in here for next month, please let me know by the last Saturday of the month (28 August).
Shawn Westhafer
Founder and President
Harrisburg Clean Streets Project
