As part of the 2006 Great PA Cleanup, PA CleanWays of Allegheny County, Inc. will lead a large-scale land/riverfront clean-up in South Pittsburgh and will provide assistance to individuals to coordinate a clean-up effort in their respective communities.

On April 3 and 10, PACWAC will provide a workshop to train individuals how to plan a community clean-up from start to finish. The workshop will include such topics as: clean-up techniques, volunteer recruitment techniques, partnership building, available resources, volunteer safety, and event publicity.

The training is free, and childcare is available on site. The workshops will run from 6-8 p.m at the PACWAC office at 33 Terminal Way in the South Side. To RSVP call 412-381-1301 or email pacw_ac@hotmail.com .

On April 22, PACWAC, in partnership with Friends of the Riverfront and the Department of Environmental Protection, will lead a clean-up of Arlington Avenue in Allentown, down to East Carson Street as well as the South Side Riverfront from Station Square to 18th Street. The City of Pittsburgh, Giant Eagle, Starbucks, PA American Water Company, and Pittsburgh Cares will sponsor the effort.

PACWAC seeks additional volunteers to help. Register by calling 412-381-1301 or email pacw_ac@hotmail.com . Volunteers should be prepared with sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Refreshments will be provided. Participants should report to the Station Square parking lot behind the Exxon Station at 8:30 a.m. The clean-up will conclude by 12 p.m.

All Great PA Clean-up volunteers are invited to an after-party at the Vietnam Veterans Pavilion at Schenley Park from 12-3 p.m. There will be food, live music, and fun for the entire family.

To learn about cleanup events in your area, go to the 2006 Great PA Cleanup webpage.

3/31/2006