Get a Free Tree for Earth Day
Those of us over the age of 50 may remember a time when there was no Earth Day. The very first one was on April 22, 1970. So, it’s been around for quite awhile, and we’re a better country because of it. Earth Day helped to make us aware of the environment and how to keep it clean and more livable for generations to come.
Do you celebrate Earth Day? Honestly, I try to live by it, but sometimes I find myself doing things I shouldn t. Like throwing away a recyclable or not composting vegetable scraps. But for the most part, years of Earth Days have taught me to be kinder to the world around me. If you’re looking for an easy way to celebrate, you can plant a tree. And if you’re a LaGrange resident looking for a tree to plant, read on.
Get Ready for Drive-Thru S’mores!
It looks like this year’s traditional big bonfire at Freedom Park in LaGrange will not be happening. It s just another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. But all is not lost. The Town of LaGrange has figured out a way for residents to enjoy those delicious s’mores, whether there is a pandemic or not.
It’s the Drive-Thru S’mores and More Pick Up on Friday, Jan. 29 from 6PM - 8PM at LaGrange Town Hall on Strigham Road. They ve got all the ingredients you ll need for you to enjoy your own s mores and more at home. Plus, you ll receive a laminated snowman that you get to write your name on or decorate, and then hang along the trail at the opening of the February Story Hike on Saturday, Jan. 30. Registration for the S mores and More Pickup will open to the first 200 LaGrange residents online on Tuesday, January 19.