Volunteer for Kent Litter Free Event on June 8

Make a difference in your Kent neighborhood, join family and friends to pick up litter. A volunteer effort is being organized for the Kent Litter Free Event set for 9 a.m. to noon June 8.

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  • Tuesday, May 28, 2013 4:40pm
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Volunteers are wanted to help pick up litter Saturday

Volunteers are wanted to help pick up litter Saturday

Make a difference in your Kent neighborhood, join family and friends to pick up litter.

A volunteer effort is being organized for the Kent Litter Free Event set for 9 a.m. to noon June 8.

Volunteers can pick up bags by City Hall at 9 a.m. on that Saturday. Return them filled with litter by noon and get a ticket for a discount on lunch offered by Cal’s at Kent Station, Naked Pizza, Dilettante, Reds Wine Bar and others.

For more information, call 253-856-5549 or visit www.kentrecycles.com.




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