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PATCH PICKS: Make The Earth A Better Place

Earth Day is April 22. Over a billion people will participate in activities world-wide! Here are some ways you can participate in Oconee County and nearby!

Great Oconee Clean Up: Official cleanup days are April 30 and May 14 forgroup efforts, but any dates in April and May are encouraged!  Check in with the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission for more details:  706-769-5120.

Green Routine At : $1 off GE Smart Compact Florescent bulbs and a free Publix reuseable shopping bag, available at all area Publix stores, print coupon at the link.  Butler's Crossing Location, 706-760-2080.

Captain Planet Carnival:  April 22 from 10 -3 Tate Center on the UGA campus, bands, educational displays,  games emphasizing clean earth activities.

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  Puppet Show featuring Odelle the Otter takes us on a day in his life in a stream, crafts featuring reuse and recycle, 3:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m.,  Athens Regional Library.

Poets and writers read selections from their works about environmental issues, 7:00pm–9:00pm on April 22, 160 Tracy Street, Unit 4, Athens, GA 30601.

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