AKRON, Ohio — Editor's note: the video above is from an unrelated story on Star Wars themed weddings held in the City of Akron.
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and Keep Akron Beautiful (KAB) announced a community cleanup happening on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. throughout various locations in the city.
“During Clean Up Akron Month in April, there were over 600+ volunteers who helped pick up over 10 tons of litter throughout Akron,” said Horrigan in a statement. “That kind of involvement proves Akron residents take pride in their community and they want to be part of the positive change. This Akron Community Cleanup will provide residents with another opportunity to get involved. I want to thank KAB for all their help and several of our Akron City councilmembers and residents for stepping up to host a cleanup in their ward.”
Volunteers can register here for one of the locations. KAB staff will be present at all check in locations to distribute maps, grabbers and gloves to all volunteers before they head out to their specific locations.
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Here is a list of Cleanup Check-in Locations and the "Community Champion" that will be there leading the cleanup efforts:
Akron Community Cleanup Check-in Locations:
- Ward 1 check-in: Balch Street Fitness Center
220 S Balch St, Akron, OH 44302
Community Champion: Councilwoman Nancy Holland - Ward 2 check-in: Patterson Community Center
800 Patterson Ave., Akron, OH 44310
Community Champion: Councilman Phil Lombardo - Ward 5 check-in: Mason Park Community Center
700 E Exchange St., Akron, OH 44306
Community Champion: Akron resident Johnnie Hannah - Ward 8 check-in: Northwest Family Recreation Center
1730 Shatto Ave., Akron, OH 44313
Community Champion: Councilman Shammas Malik - Ward 10 check-in: Reservoir Park Community Center
1735 Hillside Terrace, Akron, OH 44305
Community Champion: Councilwoman Sharon Connor
KAB has also included an opportunity to win an afternoon in the City of Akron suite at an Akron Rubberducks game on Sunday, August 14 to one lucky volunteer. The winner will get 20 tickets for family and friends to enjoy.
Click here for more information.
Editor's note: the video above is from an unrelated story on the "Rock the Lock" event published on April 18, 2022.