CARTHAGE, Mo. — On Saturday, April 22nd, from 10 am – 2 pm at Central Park in Carthage, the Carthage Chamber of Commerce, the City of Carthage, Carthage Water & Electric, and many Carthage organizations will host the Inaugural Carthage Community Earth Day Celebration. The public is invited to attend this event, with many activities for kids and adults.
“This event has so many partners from our community that have stepped up and planned a fun-filled day for families to enjoy,” said Julie Reams, President of the Carthage Chamber. “When planning started for this event, we thought it would be small and a few events for kids. However, we were able to bring groups on board that shared the same passion that we share about bringing awareness to our community about water conservation, composting, planting plants, bike riding, and so much more,” added Reams.
At noon on Saturday, Mayor Dan Rife will read a City Proclamation recognizing the Inaugural Community Earth Day Celebration. Following the reading, the Carthage Dogwood Club, led by President Linda McIntosh, will give a few remarks, then all attendees will take part in planting a pink Dogwood Tree in Central Park. The Dogwood Club has been instrumental in rehabilitating Carthage Central Park over the years, from purchasing the irrigation for the flower beds to planting beautiful roses encompassing the fountain.
Food trucks and Innovative Industries will be at the park, hosting a Shred-A-Thon. Individuals, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to bring any paper they would like to have shredded and disposed of correctly; this is offered free of charge. The Carthage Farmers Market will also be open beginning at 8 am.
Other activities include a nature scavenger hunt, face painting, and YMCA composting; Hess Brothers Bicycle Shop will be on hand for a Strider bike demonstration; the Carthage R-9 school will help kids plant flowers in pots; there will be over 200 saplings given away from the City of Carthage Tree Board, a coloring contest and many more activities. Information booths will be available to highlight their activities at George Washington Carver. Carthage Water & Electric will have information on Dig Rite and their upcoming 5K, the Tower2Tower, The MU Extension office, and more. If you want more information, please call the Carthage Chamber at 417-358-2373.
