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Livermore residents seeking opportunities to give back and beautify their community can participate in this year’s Community Service Day.
The annual collaborative initiative is a partnership between the city of Livermore, the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. This year’s event is set for Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to an announcement from the city.
“Community Service Day is a true celebration of what makes Livermore so special,” Mayor John Marchand said. “This cherished annual event provides an opportunity for residents to come together and create a visible, positive impact on the city we all love. I invite everyone — from new neighbors to long-time residents — to join us, get their hands dirty, and experience the power of community in action.”
Volunteers have the chance to select from a variety of projects throughout the city, including park clean-ups, fence painting, plantings and other beautification efforts. All skill levels are welcome, city officials said.
The day will begin with volunteers working on project sites from 8-11:30 a.m. Following the morning’s work, volunteers are invited to gather for a celebratory event at Las Positas College from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. where a complimentary lunch will be served.
There are 26 volunteer sites spread out across the city for people to choose from, including planting and spreading mulch at the Rincon and Civic Center libraries and at City Hall, among other locations. There are also a number of parks on the list such as Sycamore Grove, Hagemann Ranch and Robertson Park.
Christensen Middle School, Joe Michell TK-8, Livermore High School and Junction Avenue TK-8 School are among the several public school campuses that will also welcome volunteers on Community Service Day.
Upgrade efforts at Junction have been ongoing since parents expressed concern to the district and school board earlier this year for the safety and well-being of their children on campus with severely aging facilities.
“The parents of Junction would like to invite all Community members to come on campus to work alongside us during Livermore’s Community Service Day,” Junction parent Tara Boyce said in a statement to Livermore Vine. “You will see first-hand our aging campus that needs significant improvements to buildings, recreation structures and grounds that only a bond passage can provide while helping beautify a piece of our campus to be used today.”
With warm temperatures expected on Community Service Day, organizers recommend wearing sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and light-colored clothing. Bringing reusable water bottles is also encouraged.
Community members and businesses are urged to get involved in Community Service Day by sponsoring the event or nominating a project site. Individuals interested in volunteering or learning more can find more information and sign up online at www.LivermoreCA.gov/CSD.
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