Clean the Sidewalk Days in Arcata

Press release from the City of Arcata:

The City of Arcata’s next Clean the Sidewalk Day in the Valley West neighborhood is taking place on Sunday, August 1 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Volunteers of all ages are invited to attend, and work will include picking up non-hazardous items left behind in the neighborhood’s public spaces.

Those who wish to participate are asked to meet at the entrance of Valley West Park, located on Hallen Drive, at 9 a.m. There will be a check-in table in place for volunteers to receive instructions and supplies upon arrival.

Trash pickers, safety vests, gloves and buckets will be provided, and community members who have their own clean up supplies are encouraged to bring them. Participants should bring their own water, a face covering if preferred, and dress for the weather. Volunteers will also be expected to sign a volunteer agreement and a COVID-19 liability waiver.

Valley West Clean the Sidewalk Days take place the first Sunday of each month. For more information, please visit cityofarcata.org or email [email protected].