Clayton Cleans Up April 22

Creeks are flowing. Weeds are growing. Record rainfall brings no shortage of yard work to tackle at this year’s Clayton Cleans Up on Saturday, April 22.

Rain or shine, check in at 9 a.m. at City Hall to grab a volunteer shirt and garbage bag to fill with trash and weeds from Clayton’s parks and trails.

The Clean Up also celebrates Earth Day. Local clubs and organizations will share information about appreciating this corner of the planet, like creating upcycled items, continuing water-wise efforts and hiking Mount Diablo.

Bring the kids, the church group, scout troops and the neighbors. Feast afterward on barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs.
This year’s earthly T-shirt design comes from Clayton artist Renaye Johnson. Johnson is a member of the Creekside Artists Guild and is the library’s art exhibit liaison.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is sponsored by the Clayton Pioneer and the city of Clayton, with donations from Republic Services, the Clayton Business & Community Association, Travis Credit Union, Peet’s Coffee, Diablo Lawnscape and Innovative Impressions.

Download a registration form at ci.clayton.ca.us and bring it filled out to the event. For more information, call the Pioneer at 925-672-0500.