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By Corey Fischer

City Set For Clean-Up

Apr 6, 2018 | 1:00 PM

Enderby residents re being encouraged to take part in the City’s 6th Annual Clean-Up Challenge.

Mayor Greg McCune says it’s a way to show civic pride by helping to clean-up and beautify the community.

“The annual Clean-Up Challenge is a great way to kick off spring and come together as a community to clean up our environment. Our residents are so passionate about our community and this event is a great representation of that,” says McCune.

Participants are asked to meet at 10:30 am on Saturday April 21st in the City Hall parking lot. with the Clean-Up running from 10:30 am to noon.

It will be followed by an appreciation barbecue at 12 pm in Belvidere Park hosted by the Enderby & District Lions Club.

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Participants will be provided with food and refreshments to celebrate their community contribution.

“People taking part are encouraged to take photos and utilize social media, such as the Our Enderby Facebook and Twitter pages, to showcase how they are strengthening Enderby as a clean, beautiful community,” adds McCune.

by Corey Fischer

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