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| April 1, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
10 a.m. CORKIE the Robot children’s Earth Month kick-off, Richland Library, 942-7452
Recycle Awareness Week at WSU-TC, March 31-April 4. Learn about recycling, make recycled paper and bring your recyclables from home to the container on campus all month.
Richland Spring Clean-Up - North Richland residents only, March 31 - April 6, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
Recycled Book Ends Contest begins, pick-up from the Richland Public Library, 1270 Lee Blvd. (Download Flyer)
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| April 2, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
10:30-11:30 a.m. “Have Fun with Recycling!” story time at the Mid-Columbia Library Kennewick Branch, will include a story time, craft activity and information on recycling. The Kennewick branch is located at 1620 S. Union St.
Recycle Awareness Week at WSU-TC, March 31-April 4. Learn about recycling, make recycled paper and bring your recyclables from home to the container on campus all month.
Richland Spring Clean-Up - North Richland residents only, March 31 - April 6, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 3, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
Recycle Awareness Week at WSU-TC, March 31-April 4. Students make old paper into new today from noon to 2 p.m. in the Atrium. Learn about recycling, make recycled paper and bring your recyclables from home to the container on campus all month.
Richland Spring Clean-Up - North Richland residents only, March 31 - April 6, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 4, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
Alternative Energy User Group meeting, 7 p.m., 2700 Duportail, Richland, 509-210-0217.
Recycle Awareness Week at WSU-TC, March 31-April 4. Learn about recycling, make recycled paper and bring your recyclables from home to the container on campus all month.
Richland Spring Clean-Up - North Richland residents only, March 31 - April 6, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 7, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
Richland Spring Clean-Up - South Richland residents only, April 7 - 13, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 8, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
9:30 a.m. Learn how to recycle greeting cards, Richland Comm. Center Meeting Room
Noon-4:30 p.m. Go WILD for Reading & "I Love to Read" Poster Contest at the Richland Public Library and the Pasco, Kennewick, West Richland, and Keewaydin Park branches of the Mid-Columbia Library System. Stories, songs, crafts and more! For more information visit www.ilovetoread.kk5.org and www.gowildforreading.kk5.org.
12:10-1 p.m. Incorporating Native Plants in Your Landscape, CREHST Museum, 95 Lee Blvd, www.crehst.org. (Download Flyer)
Richland Spring Clean-Up - South Richland residents only, April 7 - 13, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 9, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
10 a.m. Kite Making at the Richland Community Center, fee, call 942-7529.
Noon-4:30 p.m. Go WILD for Reading & "I Love to Read" Poster Contest at the Richland Public Library and the Pasco, Kennewick, West Richland, and Keewaydin Park branches of the Mid-Columbia Library System. Stories, songs, crafts and more! For more information visit www.ilovetoread.kk5.org and www.gowildforreading.kk5.org.
Richland Spring Clean-Up - South Richland residents only, April 7 - 13, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 10, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
Noon-4:30 p.m. Go WILD for Reading & "I Love to Read" Poster Contest at the Richland Public Library and the Pasco, Kennewick, West Richland, and Keewaydin Park branches of the Mid-Columbia Library System. Stories, songs, crafts and more! For more information visit www.ilovetoread.kk5.org and www.gowildforreading.kk5.org.
Richland Spring Clean-Up - South Richland residents only, April 7 - 13, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 11, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
1:30-3 p.m. Earth Day Disaster Program with Ray Ruddles and guests for children and families at the Mid-Columbia Library Kennewick Branch, (509) 783-7878.
4-5 p.m. Family Reading Event - "Bugs" at Connell Parent Information Center 110 North Chelan (next to Palouse Junction High School).
Richland Spring Clean-Up - South Richland residents only, April 7 - 13, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 12, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
9 a.m. "Bones – Want to Dig?", McNary Env. Education Center, 311 Lake Rd. Burbank.
9:30 a.m. Composting Workshop, FREE< 1620 S. Union St., Kenn. Register by calling 942-7730. (Download Flyer)
1:30 p.m. Tour Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, Route 10, Richland.
Richland Spring Clean-Up - South Richland residents only, April 7 - 13, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 13, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
Noon, Columbia Crest Annual Kite Festival, Paterson, Bring your kite! 888-309-9463.
Richland Spring Clean-Up - South Richland residents only, April 7 - 13, check your utility bill for locations.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
National Environmental Education Week, April 13-19. For project ideas, see www.EEWeek.org.
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| April 14, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
7-8 p.m. "So they Say" Storytellers Earth Day theme, West Richland Library, 3803 W. Van Giesen. All ages are invited to join in.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
National Environmental Education Week, April 13-19. For project ideas, see www.EEWeek.org.
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| April 15, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
10 a.m. "Thinking Green-Socially Responsible Investing", Richland Comm. Center 942-7529. Fee, must pre-register.
12:10-1 p.m. Planting, feeding and care of your garden Q&A, CREHST Museum, 95 Lee Blvd., www.crehst.org. (Download Flyer)
Recycled Bookend Contest ends – all entries due, Richland Public Library, 1270 Lee Blvd.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
National Environmental Education Week, April 13-19. For project ideas, see www.EEWeek.org.
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| April 16, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
10am Earth Month and Native Plant Appreciation Week Hiking Tour of the Horse Heaven Hills. 2 to 3 hour hike, pack snacks and water! For more information contact Bob Fortman at 509-582-0105(H) or 509-948-3999(C). More Info
7-9 p.m. Bruce Bjornstad presents "On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods", Kennewick Mid-Columbia Library, for more information call (509)783-7878 X 106.
Badgers and Skunks for Babies and Preschoolers! All day drop-in color and crafts including making paper-feet animal tracks to wear! Mid-Columbia Library Kennewick Branch, (509) 783-7878.
Tracking Wildlife of the Lower Columbia Basin with Kye Carpenter, Natural Resources Specialist with the Army Corp of Engineers at the Mid-Columbia Library Kennewick Branch, (509) 783-7878. Come learn about local animals, their behavior and where they live. Program for school children and families.
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
National Environmental Education Week, April 13-19. For project ideas, see www.EEWeek.org.
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| April 18, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
3:30-4:30 p.m. Tracking Wildlife program (with Kye Carpenter, ACE), West Richland Library, 3803 W. Van Giesen. All ages are invited.
Film "Who Killed The Electric Car", April 18th - 24th at Carmike 12, 1331 N. Center Parkway, Kennewick. Check for show times
Aluminum Can Contest for area schools, March 17-April 18. More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
National Environmental Education Week, April 13-19. For project ideas, see www.EEWeek.org.
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| April 19, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
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Community Clean-Up Day! - Add To Outlook
All Day, Community Clean-up Day, for more information visit www.earthmonthmc.org.
All Day, Sharefest Yard Clean-up, for more information visit www.sharefesttricities.com.
All Day, "Earth Day Camp Out" recycling event at Kennewick, W. Richland and Pasco Yokes. St. Joseph's Parish High School Youth will have a moving-style truck set up at each of the Tri-Cities Yoke's locations in order for the community to drop off their newspaper, plastic, aluminum and can recycles. The 8 high school students organizing this event are "camping" atop their trucks beginning at 8 am and will stay there until their trucks are full! This not only helps the environment, but hosts a fun and friendly competition among the cities, as well as the the three locations. Clearchannel will broadcast updates over the radio as to the progress of each location. All collected recycles will be delivered to Clayton Ward Recycling Center in downtown Kennewick.
Clean up and planting morning at McMurray Park, sponsored by Oasis School. Bring your gloves, hoes, shovels, wheel barrows and love for the Earth. For more information call Oasis School at 366-5306 or visit www.oasis-school.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. West Richland Clean-up, containers at Enterprise School, 5200 Paradise Way. Contact is Roscoe Slade, 967-5434 or roscoe@westrichland.org. (Download Info)
9 a.m. Wildlands Walk, Amon Creek Natural Preserve, meet at Claybell Park, S. Richland
10am Earth Month and Native Plant Appreciation Week Hiking Tour of the Horse Heaven Hills. 2 to 3 hour hike, pack snacks and water! For more information contact Bob Fortman at 509-582-0105(H) or 509-948-3999(C). More Info
12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Earth Day Park Party , McMurray Park, 1731 Pike, Richland, music, crafts, and more! Bring Your Own Lunch and come celebrate Earth Day and the restoration of McMurray Park. For more information call Oasis School at 366-5306 or visit www.oasis-school.org. *In case of rain, this event will be held at Shalom UCC, 505 McMurrary.
Film "Who Killed The Electric Car", April 18th - 24th at Carmike 12, 1331 N. Center Parkway, Kennewick. Check for show times
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
National Environmental Education Week, April 13-19. For project ideas, see www.EEWeek.org.
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| April 21, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
Film "Who Killed The Electric Car", April 18th - 24th at Carmike 12, 1331 N. Center Parkway, Kennewick. Check for show times
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 22, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
10 a.m. Worms & Garden Story Time, Richland Public Library, 1270 Lee Blvd.
Film "Who Killed The Electric Car", April 18th - 24th at Carmike 12, 1331 N. Center Parkway, Kennewick. Check for show times
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 23, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
10am Earth Month and Native Plant Appreciation Week Hiking Tour of the Horse Heaven Hills. 2 to 3 hour hike, pack snacks and water! For more information contact Bob Fortman at 509-582-0105(H) or 509-948-3999(C). More Info
3:30-5pm Crafts Program for Children 6-10 with Marsha Bates at Mid-Columbia Library Kennewick Branch, (509) 783-7878. Free, must pre-register.
5:30pm ACE Technical Meeting "Solid State Lighting" with speaker Jeff McCullough, Senior Research Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Free, RSVP by Tuesday, April 22nd 2:00PM, to Robert Chmura, CCC or W. Riker, CCC. (Download Flyer)
7 p.m. Recycled Bookend Contest Winners announced, Rich. Public Library, 1270 Lee Blvd.
Film "Who Killed The Electric Car", April 18th - 24th at Carmike 12, 1331 N. Center Parkway, Kennewick. Check for show times
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 24, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
12-1 p.m. Xeriscaping your Business Landscaping, Kennewick Library, 1620 S Union Street. Xeriscaping or waterwise gardening in the business landscape can be more than just gravel and junipers. Come learn some creative ways to add beauty and interest to your landscaping without increasing your water bill. Kathy Criddle, a local waterwise gardener for 8 years and member of the Native Plant Society will share ideas on how to use her favorite perenial flowers and natural plants in your landscaping. (If there is time we will tour the Native Plant garden in the Demonstration Garden). For more information contact Kathy Criddle, 509-783-7878 X 106.
Film "Who Killed The Electric Car", April 18th - 24th at Carmike 12, 1331 N. Center Parkway, Kennewick. Check for show times
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 25, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Alternative Energy Expo, Columbia Basin College (2600 N 20th Street, Pasco, WA), 546-5944. (Download Flyer) / (Download Registration). VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 26, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. to noon Annual Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection event for Benton County residents behind the Toyota Center (Tri-City Coliseum). Residential household hazardous waste products that are no longer needed or wanted can be brought to this location. No commercial waste will be accepted. Acceptable items include paints, waste oil, solvents, batteries, antifreeze, pesticides, aerosols, pool chemicals, and cleaners. Items that are not acceptable include explosives, radioactive materials, asbestos and solid waste. No fee will be charged during this mobile collection event, but proof of Benton County residency is required. For more information, please contact the Benton County Moderate Risk Waste Facility at 942-7387.
9 a.m. Family Adventure Bike Challenge, Richland, to sign up call 942-PLAY.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sea Kayaking, quick start, fee, for more information contact info@columbiakayakadventures.com.
9 a.m. Spring Garden Sale, Master Gardeners, 1602 S. Union, Kennewick, Grange Park.
9 a.m. Gardening Classes, Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 1602 S. Union, Kennewick. Bob Brown, WSU Master Gardener, will talk on starting vegetables from seed, making your own seed starting mix, and reducing insect and disease damage in the garden. Pre-registration requested, $5 each class.
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, Connell Fire Station. North Franklin County residents only. Please Download the Flyer for guidelines and restrictions or contact Franklin County Solid Waste at (509)545-3551 for more information.
9:45 a.m. Container Gardens Class, Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 1602 S. Union, Kennewick. Shirley Wardrobe, WSU Master Gardener will show you how to create colorful and long-lasting container gardens. From bulbs to perennials to annuals, she will teach you how to plant it all for multi-season color and enjoyment. Pre-registration requested, $5 fee.
10 a.m. Earth Month and Native Plant Appreciation Week Hiking Tour of the Horse Heaven Hills. 2 to 3 hour hike, pack snacks and water! For more information contact Bob Fortman at 509-582-0105(H) or 509-948-3999(C). More Info
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Alternative Energy Expo, Awards & Electrathon Race, Columbia Basin College (2600 N 20th Street, Pasco, WA), 546-5944. (Download Flyer) / (Download Registration). VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
10:30 a.m. From Pot to Ground & Vertical Gardening Class, Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 1602 S. Union, Kennewick. Shirley Wardrobe and Cindy Mason, WSU Master Gardeners, will discuss the proper way to the annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs purchased from local nurseries. These two experts will also share some new ideas to utilize the vertical space in your garden. There will be demonstrations of each available along with handouts so you can create them on your own. Pre-registration requested, $5 fee.
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 27, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
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Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 28, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
7-8 p.m. Gardening For Birds and Drought (with Kathy Criddle), West Richland Library, 3803 W. Van Giesen.
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 29, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
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Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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| April 30, 2008 | Add Calendar Listing |
*Pledge Report* Enter your report by today to get your earth tote!
8 a.m. Indoor Walking Mon., Wed., and Fridays, Rich. Comm. Center, sign-up at 942-7627.
10 a.m. Earth Month and Native Plant Appreciation Week Hiking Tour of the Horse Heaven Hills. 2 to 3 hour hike, pack snacks and water! For more information contact Bob Fortman at 509-582-0105(H) or 509-948-3999(C). More Info
Used Cell Phone Collection, March 31-April 30 at Mid-Columbia Libraries and Richland Public Library.
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