The City of Manitou Springs will participate in the nationwide Great American Cleanup, as an effort to improve communities around the nation. This event will be in collaboration with the Fountain Creek Watershed District.
Organized by Keep America Beautiful, the Great American Cleanup brings over 15,000 communities across the country together to "revitalize public spaces, reduce litter, and protect natural resources."
Manitou Springs is looking for volunteers to be part of this event, which be held on Saturday, May 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park.
All of the necessary equipment will be provided by the city, and Crew Leaders will be responsible to pick up their team's equipment ahead of time.
To become a volunteer, visit the City of Manitou Springs Volunteer Application website.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis raises the Canadian National Flag at the state capitol
In a release from Saturday morning, Governor Jared Polis announced that the Canadian National Flag will be raised at the State Capitol to celebrate March 15 as Colorado Canada Friendship Day.
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