The city of Baldwin will hold its annual Clean-Up Day Saturday, April 23 beginning at 9 a.m. at Mitchell Gailey Park.
The event kicks off with breakfast in the park. After that, City Manager Tommie Perry says volunteers will be divided into groups and assigned projects. They’ll meet back up in the park at noon for lunch. Meals will be provided and everyone who participates in the clean-up will receive a free t-shirt.
This year’s winning t-shirt design was created by Baldwin Elementary School student Hailley Ramirez. She won a contest run by BES teacher Dylan James who asked his class to draw designs depicting what Clean-Up Day means to them. Hailley won a $25 gift certificate for her winning design. The runners-up are: Melissa Miguel, Abigail Taylor, Karsen Wade and Breana Alvarado. They each received a $10 gift certificate.
In addition to free food and t-shirts, volunteers will have a chance to win prizes. Perry says there will be a drawing for prizes donated by local businesses.
In the event of rain, Clean-Up Day will be postponed until Saturday, April 30.
Perry urges the community to turn out for this special event. “Being a part of this day is taking pride in your community,” she says, adding, “We hope to see you there!”
