FAYETTEVILLE — The New River Earth Day Committee and Fayette County Green Advisory Team are preparing for the fifth annual New River Earth Day celebration.

This year’s event is slated to run from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 on Court Street and the Fayette County Courthouse lawn.

Event-goers are invited to bring family members and learn about recycling/composting, alternative energy, water conservation, sustainability and reducing an individual’s ecological footprint. They can also participate in a silent auction and take home eco-friendly products, in addition to enjoying live music and checking out educational booths, conservation activities and the surrounding community.

Food and local crafts will be available for purchase, and a special Kid’s Zone will delight youngsters with a children’s concert, games, hands-on activities and kid’s inflatable fun.

For more information, visit www.greenwv.org.



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In order to realize the goals of Earth Day, local organizers are seeking contributions from individuals, organizations and businesses. There are several donation options, although any donation is appreciated:

Earth Day advocate ($2,500) — Sponsor logos will be included in printed material including but not limited to T-shirts, press releases, flyers, event schedule, posters, PSAs, and Web sites. Sponsors will be sent a letter of appreciation.

Climbing wall sponsor ($1,200) — Sponsor logos will be included in flyers, event schedule, posters and Web sites.

Celebration sponsor ($1,000) — Sponsor logos will be included in flyers, event schedule, posters and Web sites.

Planet proponent ($500) — Sponsor logos will be included on the event schedule, flyers, Web sites and posters.

Event enthusiast ($250) — Sponsor logo will be printed on the event schedule, flyers and Web site.

Community partner ($100) — Sponsor logo will be printed on the event schedule and Web site.

Other monetary donation.

Donations (checks only) can be sent to: Fayette County Green Advisory Team, PO Box 188, Fayetteville, WV 25840.

Contributions should be made payable to Fayette County Green Advisory Team. A registration confirmation will be e-mailed.

For more information, call Aimee Rist at 304-890-5794 or contact her via e-mail at aimeelarue@gmail.com.