Fall 2018 Calendar
Most of these events are ... cleanups (surprise!) KCB provides bags and gloves. Dress appropriately for weather. Always wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a friend. Call or text 618 525 5525 for more info.
Sun August 26 8:30-10 am meet at Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave)
Friday, Sept 7 4-5:30 pm meet at Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave). This cleanup is in preparation for Saturday’s March for Unity parade.
Saturday September 15 with Green Earth – clean up Piles Fork Creek Meet at: 9 a.m. in the south parking lot of Attucks Park, North Wall Street Bring or wear rubber boots or closed-toe shoes that you can get wet (not flip-flops); come dressed for weather; pick up litter from park and from creek.
Bags and gloves will be provided, also water and snacks.
Sat Sept 29 9-10:30 am meet at Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave)
FALL TREE SALE - Saturday October 6, 2018, in front of Murdale Ace Hardware. 7 am - 3 pm. If you know your trees, sign up for a shift. For more info ... call Sarah at 525-5525 or email keepcb1326@gmail.com
Sunday October 28 1 – 2:30 pm Meet in the Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave).
November 15 America Recycles Day - We have activities on Wednesday and Thursday. On Nov. 14, Say No to Single-Use Plastic. Can you survive a day without any single-use (disposable) plastic? Sure you can! Give it a try. Take notes. Report your efforts on Facebook. And on the 15th – learn about the Future of Recycling in Carbondale. At the Carbondale Civic Center 6-7:30.
Saturday November 17 1 – 2:30 pm Meet in the Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave).
Sunday November 18 1 – 2:30 pm Meet in the parking lot of Taco Bell – northeast side of Route 13 and Giant City Rd; park in Walmart lot and walk over. Wear bright colors. Vests will be provided. We'll clean up Route 13 east of Carbondale, from Giant City Road to Reed Station Road. ** Required viewing beforehand: safety video**
Tuesday November 20 11:30 a.m. Annual KCB Membership Meeting. Become a member!
Saturday December 1 Time is TBA Lights Fantastic Parade KCB likes to bring up the rear, with trash bags! We walk along the sides and take the trash from parade-goers. Get in touch if your organization wants to be the one.
Sunday December 2 Meet at 1 p.m. in the Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave) Clean up from Saturday’s Lights Fantastic Parade
Saturday December 8 Meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Taco Bell – northeast side of Route 13 and Giant City Rd; park in Walmart lot. Wear bright colors. Vests will be provided. We'll clean up Route 13 east of Carbondale, from Giant City Road to Reed Station Road. ** Required viewing beforehand: safety video**
OTHER EVENTS TO WATCH FOR
Adopt-a-Spot Information Session TBA but usu Tu or Wed 5-6 pm Does your organization want to adopt a spot? Come get info. Already an adopter? New officers who have not attended the info session in the past are strongly encouraged to attend. At least one rep from each organization that has an adopted spot (or is interested in getting one) should attend.
Most of these events are ... cleanups (surprise!) KCB provides bags and gloves. Dress appropriately for weather. Always wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a friend. Call or text 618 525 5525 for more info.
Sun August 26 8:30-10 am meet at Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave)
Friday, Sept 7 4-5:30 pm meet at Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave). This cleanup is in preparation for Saturday’s March for Unity parade.
Saturday September 15 with Green Earth – clean up Piles Fork Creek Meet at: 9 a.m. in the south parking lot of Attucks Park, North Wall Street Bring or wear rubber boots or closed-toe shoes that you can get wet (not flip-flops); come dressed for weather; pick up litter from park and from creek.
Bags and gloves will be provided, also water and snacks.
Sat Sept 29 9-10:30 am meet at Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave)
FALL TREE SALE - Saturday October 6, 2018, in front of Murdale Ace Hardware. 7 am - 3 pm. If you know your trees, sign up for a shift. For more info ... call Sarah at 525-5525 or email keepcb1326@gmail.com
Sunday October 28 1 – 2:30 pm Meet in the Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave).
November 15 America Recycles Day - We have activities on Wednesday and Thursday. On Nov. 14, Say No to Single-Use Plastic. Can you survive a day without any single-use (disposable) plastic? Sure you can! Give it a try. Take notes. Report your efforts on Facebook. And on the 15th – learn about the Future of Recycling in Carbondale. At the Carbondale Civic Center 6-7:30.
Saturday November 17 1 – 2:30 pm Meet in the Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave).
Sunday November 18 1 – 2:30 pm Meet in the parking lot of Taco Bell – northeast side of Route 13 and Giant City Rd; park in Walmart lot and walk over. Wear bright colors. Vests will be provided. We'll clean up Route 13 east of Carbondale, from Giant City Road to Reed Station Road. ** Required viewing beforehand: safety video**
Tuesday November 20 11:30 a.m. Annual KCB Membership Meeting. Become a member!
Saturday December 1 Time is TBA Lights Fantastic Parade KCB likes to bring up the rear, with trash bags! We walk along the sides and take the trash from parade-goers. Get in touch if your organization wants to be the one.
Sunday December 2 Meet at 1 p.m. in the Town Square Pavilion (116 N Illinois Ave) Clean up from Saturday’s Lights Fantastic Parade
Saturday December 8 Meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Taco Bell – northeast side of Route 13 and Giant City Rd; park in Walmart lot. Wear bright colors. Vests will be provided. We'll clean up Route 13 east of Carbondale, from Giant City Road to Reed Station Road. ** Required viewing beforehand: safety video**
OTHER EVENTS TO WATCH FOR
Adopt-a-Spot Information Session TBA but usu Tu or Wed 5-6 pm Does your organization want to adopt a spot? Come get info. Already an adopter? New officers who have not attended the info session in the past are strongly encouraged to attend. At least one rep from each organization that has an adopted spot (or is interested in getting one) should attend.
GOT AN IDEA FOR A KCB EVENT? Want to arrange a cleanup just for your group? Get in touch! KCB provides bags and gloves. Dress appropriately for weather, bright colors optional. Always wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a friend. Groups are welcome. Call or text 618 525 5525 for more info. Most cleanups are just under 2 hours, but we'll quit faster if it's too cold.
Help us with the Garden on Grand - we are out there regularly.
