Thursday, September 15, 2011

Here's What's Happening this Fall 2011!


If you see yellow on the horizon, it’s probably the Mission Adopt-A-Block Society’s fall litter clean-up volunteers busy at work. Adopt-A-Block is a non-profit organization that has been administering a litter control program in the community since 1998 to increase awareness of and participation in litter control.

This year Adopt-A-Block kicks off the fall events with the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up in partnership with the Mission Clubhouse on September 21. This clean-up is open to the public, all interested parties can call Paul @ (604) 302-9403. Next, Adopt-A-Block is pleased to announce their Second Annual Stream Clean-up on September 24th. Two mission non-profit groups will be tending to portions of Windebank, Lane and Gaudin streams. This will be followed by another stream clean-up on World Rivers Day, September 25th, in partnership with volunteers from Cedarbrooke Chateau. This event is also open to the public, all interested parties are invited to meet at the front of Cedarbrooke Chateau at the Adopt-A-Block tent at 9am.

The society’s Annual Fall Litter Clean-Up takes place starting October 1, and ending October 22. This clean-up will cover several areas around town including centennial park, the industrial and harbor area, London Ave., Shook Rd. and Hatzic area, and portions of 11th, 7th, 14th, 9th, Stave Lake Rd., Cedar St. and more. Each year the society welcomes eight non-profit groups to participate in the fall clean-up for the remuneration of $250 to go towards their special programs and events. Benefits of participating in a clean-up reach far beyond the financial award including: demonstrating environmental awareness and responsibility, team-building, volunteer experience, contributing to the aesthetic appearance and civic pride in the community, among other.

Those interested to know more about the fall clean-up or any of these events can contact the Adopt-A-Block coordinator at (604) 826-9423.

Finally, all Mission non-profit groups are invited to submit their application for the Spring Litter Clean-Up Fundraiser starting in November until January 30th.