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Pittsburg groups plan Earth Day events
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In recognition of Earth Day, which is Thursday, April 22, local organizations in Pittsburg have planned a variety of activities not only on Earth Day itself, but through this weekend. Here are a few of them:
ALL WEEK (EARTH WEEK):
Sustainability Advisory Committee Earth Week
The Pittsburg Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) hosted its first-ever Earth Day Celebration in 2019. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, the 2020 event was cancelled. This year, the committee is promoting sustainability with “Earth Week” through social media engagement, local activism and education.
Community members can participate by taking a sustainability pledge, eating locally-sourced foods, recycling, shopping at local businesses and participating in clean-up projects. The City of Pittsburg will have educational videos and content posted to its official Facebook page at facebook.com/pittsburgks a