Civic Pride Day, when volunteers devote a half-day to city beautification projects, will be held between 9 a.m. and noon May 5. The event is sponsored by the Upper Arlington Civic Association. Dan Binau, coordinator of the event, said three years ago the goal of the day was to partner with the city's Parks and Recreation Department and clean the city up after a long winter.
People donate their time to making the city look great.
More than 200 residents give up their Saturday morning, he said. It's been hard to tell because they're all over the city. Beautification projects, he said, will include parks, school grounds and other outdoor facilities. Tree and flower planting, mulching and clean-up will be among the activities. Free Pride Day T-Shirts will be given to all participants and refreshments will be served throughout the day.