Through the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Program (KRCB), Temple Beth El has officially adopted a one-mile stretch
Of Arlington Avenue between Victoria and Indiana Avenues. Watch for the beautiful signs that say this when you pass this way on the way to Target, California School for the Deaf, Victoria School, or on your way to TBE; the signs let everyone know that TBE cares about our community! To date, we have cleaned our mile of Arlington twice. The first time was difficult because of the long-time accumulation of trash. The other time went quickly because we are “on the job!” Our contract with KRCB Program calls for our TBE team to be out there six times a year, generally every other month. This is a great opportunity for families to participate and a way to earn public service credits if you are applying for a campership, need to fulfill public service requirements for school, or need a mitzvah project for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. This is a long-term project that is easy, requires just a little organization, and shows that TBE is part of the community of Riverside. While we have one mile, we actually have two miles of area (one mile on each side of Arlington Avenue). There is plenty of room to stretch your legs and provide everyone with some exercise. The City of Riverside furnishes picker-upper tools and safety vests, but you may bring your own tools and gloves as well as a snack, water and plastic bags. All participants sign a waiver. Wear old clothes. All kinds of talents are welcome – even kibbitzers! Wagons are a good idea for little workers. All workers under 16 must be under adult supervision.
KRCB meets at the Target parking lot at 11:00 AM and are done by 1:00 PM the very latest.
Wednesdays every other month, next tentatively scheduled date will be February 22nd
Please email Joan Schneider at joanschn@gmail.com if you, your family, or your group would like to join us.
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