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The Flagler Humane Society is conducting its Soles for Souls shoe collection drive April 1 through May 31 to raise funds for its animals while also benefiting microenterprise ventures in developing nations and keeping old shoes out of local landfills.
Individuals can help by donating at the Flagler Humane Society Shelter or at collection points located throughout Flagler County.
“The additional advantages of diverting shoes from the waste steam and creating commerce and sustaining peoples’ lives make this a win-win for everyone,” said Amy Carotenuto, FHS Executive Director. “Our goal is to collect 7,500 pairs of shoes and the only way we can do that is if people step up and help so I am calling on everyone in our community to gather up their unwanted, gently worn shoes and bring them to one of our drop off locations.”
A list of all drop off locations is available at flaglerhumanesociety.org/soles-souls-shoe-drive/.
Washington Oaks announces Earth Day photo contest
Get your camera ready, the Friends of Washington Oaks are sponsoring a Photo Contest in conjunction with their Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 26.
Photographers are being asked to submit photographs of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park and/or Faver-Dykes State Park. As many as three photographs, depicting the Parks, may be submitted.
The three categories are as follows: beaches and trails; gardens and wildlife; and historic structures. There will be adult and youth divisions. Rules and entry forms can be found at washingtonoaks.org or by visiting Washington Oaks Gift Shop or Faver-Dykes Ranger Station.
The deadline to submit is Sunday, April 20.
Girl Scouts hold car wash
Girl Scout Troop 952 will host a car wash 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13, at Outback, 45 Plaza Drive.
The fundraiser will help us send the troop to Savannah, Ga. to visit the home of the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. Part of the proceeds also goes to help their Big sister/little sister Movie Day.
For more information, contact: [email protected].
City of Palm Coast named Tree City USA for 9th year
For the ninth straight year, the city of Palm Coast has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of Palm Coast’s urban forestry program.
In addition, the city again this year received the Tree City USA Growth Award. This is the eighth time Palm Coast has received this recognition.
The Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 135 million Americans call home.
Palm Coast received this recognition for promoting environmental improvement and higher levels of tree care for citizens by enforcing a specific tree care ordinance, offering a comprehensive community forestry program, establishing a Green Team and sponsoring an annual Arbor Day observance.
The 2014 Arbor Day celebration will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Central Park in Town Center, with the Arbor Day 5K Root Run/Walk at 8 a.m. and the 1 Mile Flutter Foam Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Arbor Day features a tree give-away, butterfly release and tent, food drive, pet food drive, walk/run, exhibits and fun activities for all ages! See complete info and race registration at palmcoastgov.com/ArborDay.
