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Lake Junaluska hosts annual cleanup day

Lake Junaluska Cleanup Day is open to volunteers of all ages, but adult chaperones should accompany youth. Lake Junaluska Cleanup Day is open to volunteers of all ages, but adult chaperones should accompany youth. Donated photo

Join the fun and the community at Lake Junaluska Cleanup Day held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Lake Junaluska.

The cleanup will focus on clearing debris that has collected along the shorelines of and entrance roadways to Lake Junaluska. Volunteers should dress accordingly for the weather and potentially muddy conditions. All work will be done outside, rain or shine. 

To participate, meet at 9 a.m. outside Stuart Auditorium to check in, sign release forms and receive instructions and supplies. Clean -up organizers will provide water and light snacks for volunteers, as well as equipment such as garbage bags, litter pick-up sticks and gloves. Helpers may also bring their own gloves and litter pick-up sticks.

Volunteers can fill out the Volunteer form at bit.ly/LJ-volunteer-form.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but adult chaperones should accompany youth. Leaders from groups such as scout troops, churches, youth groups and civic organizations who are interested in helping with this community service work are encouraged to notify event organizers in advance by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All volunteers are encouraged to complete the liability waiver before they arrive.

For information, visit lakejunaluska.com.

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