Fall 2019 Calendar
Most of these events are ... cleanups (surprise!) KCB provides bags and gloves, plus a cooler of water on hot days. Dress appropriately for weather. Always wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a friend. Call or text 618 525 5525 for more info.
-- A littered site attracts more litter, so removing litter promotes beautification.
-- There are no “rain dates” … if you don’t like the weather, stay home. If you think it’s not that bad, show up. Someone will be there. We’ll do what we can.
Sat. August 24 8:30 – 10 a.m. Meet at Town Square Pavilion (116 North Illinois Ave.)
Saturday Sept 14 Meet at 9 a.m. Attucks Park (501 North Wall Street) with Green Earth – clean up Piles Fork Creek
Bring or wear rubber boots or closed-toe shoes that you can get wet (no flip-flops); come dressed for weather; pick up litter from park and from creek.
This is a joint cleanup with Green Earth. We combine forces to clear as much trash as possible out of Piles Fork Creek, which drains 1/3 of Carbondale streets.
Friday Sept 20 4:30 p.m. Meet at Attucks Park (800 N Wall St) to clean up in advance of the March for Unity parade. We’ll walk the parade route in reverse (Willow and Marion Streets).
Sunday Sept 29 1 – 2:30 p.m. Old Train Depot 111 South Illinois (NB NOT Town Square Pavilion as previously listed... we moved one block closer to campus to stay clear of Lions Pancake Breakfast.)
Sat October 5 8 am - 2 pm. Fall Tree and Shrub Sale. with Green Earth (selling their grasses, ferns, and other perennials). NEW LOCATION! Downtown Carbondale: Town Square Pavilion. 121 N Illinois Ave. Volunteers needed 7 - 3: 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 13 1 – 2:30 p.m Wall and Walnut (meet at Shopping Center at 600 East Walnut) NEW LOCATION Wear bright colors; vests provided
Sunday November 3 1 – 2:30 p.m Town Square Pavilion (116 North Illinois Ave.)
November 15 is America Recycles Day. Watch for the challenge to go a day without single-use plastics. (plastic forks, spoons, stirrers; foam cups and clamshells; plastic bags; etc.)
Sat. Nov 16 1 – 2:30 p.m. Town Square Pavilion (116 North Illinois Ave.)
Sat, Dec 7 1 – 2:30 p.m. Taco Bell – (1410 East Main St); park in Walmart lot and walk over. We’ll be cleaning up main streets into town. Clear your brain for finals week.
Sat., Dec 7 5 - 8 p.m. Seeking ONE organization to march (last) in the Lights Fantastic parade with orange bags (provided) to collect trash directly from the parade-watchers. Dress with bright lights. Meet with KCB in advance to discuss and plan. Contact Sarah at 618 525 5525 or keepcb1326@gmail.com)
Sunday Dec 8 1 – 2:30 p.m. Town Square Pavilion (116 North Illinois Ave.)
Clean up from Saturday night’s Lights Fantastic parade.
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, plus a cooler of water on hot days. Dress appropriately for weather. Always wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a friend. Call or text 618 525 5525 for more info.
-- A littered site attracts more litter, so removing litter promotes beautification.
-- There are no “rain dates” … if you don’t like the weather, stay home. If you think it’s not that bad, show up. Someone will be there. We’ll do what we can.
Sat. August 24 8:30 – 10 a.m. Meet at Town Square Pavilion (116 North Illinois Ave.)
Saturday Sept 14 Meet at 9 a.m. Attucks Park (501 North Wall Street) with Green Earth – clean up Piles Fork Creek
Bring or wear rubber boots or closed-toe shoes that you can get wet (no flip-flops); come dressed for weather; pick up litter from park and from creek.
This is a joint cleanup with Green Earth. We combine forces to clear as much trash as possible out of Piles Fork Creek, which drains 1/3 of Carbondale streets.
Friday Sept 20 4:30 p.m. Meet at Attucks Park (800 N Wall St) to clean up in advance of the March for Unity parade. We’ll walk the parade route in reverse (Willow and Marion Streets).
Sunday Sept 29 1 – 2:30 p.m. Old Train Depot 111 South Illinois (NB NOT Town Square Pavilion as previously listed... we moved one block closer to campus to stay clear of Lions Pancake Breakfast.)
Sat October 5 8 am - 2 pm. Fall Tree and Shrub Sale. with Green Earth (selling their grasses, ferns, and other perennials). NEW LOCATION! Downtown Carbondale: Town Square Pavilion. 121 N Illinois Ave. Volunteers needed 7 - 3: 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 13 1 – 2:30 p.m Wall and Walnut (meet at Shopping Center at 600 East Walnut) NEW LOCATION Wear bright colors; vests provided
Sunday November 3 1 – 2:30 p.m Town Square Pavilion (116 North Illinois Ave.)
November 15 is America Recycles Day. Watch for the challenge to go a day without single-use plastics. (plastic forks, spoons, stirrers; foam cups and clamshells; plastic bags; etc.)
Sat. Nov 16 1 – 2:30 p.m. Town Square Pavilion (116 North Illinois Ave.)
Sat, Dec 7 1 – 2:30 p.m. Taco Bell – (1410 East Main St); park in Walmart lot and walk over. We’ll be cleaning up main streets into town. Clear your brain for finals week.
Sat., Dec 7 5 - 8 p.m. Seeking ONE organization to march (last) in the Lights Fantastic parade with orange bags (provided) to collect trash directly from the parade-watchers. Dress with bright lights. Meet with KCB in advance to discuss and plan. Contact Sarah at 618 525 5525 or keepcb1326@gmail.com)
Sunday Dec 8 1 – 2:30 p.m. Town Square Pavilion (116 North Illinois Ave.)
Clean up from Saturday night’s Lights Fantastic parade.
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 sooner if it's too hot or too cold.
Help us with the Garden on Grand - we are out there regularly.
