From the Salida Citizen:
Be a part of “Community Clean ‘n Cruise” on Saturday, May 16. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and GARNA are again teaming up for the 18th annual Arkansas River Clean Up Green Up. Join fellow volunteers to beautify a section of the river and then enjoy a picnic with music by the Groove Farmers in Riverside Park in Salida. Pre-register through AHRA by calling 539-7289 or drop by the office at Sackett and G Streets. Or register on Saturday morning between 8:30-9:30 AM at AHRA. Picnic and music from 12-3 PM. Plan on staying in town for the Salida Police Bike Rodeo, a free bike safety event for children 12 and under, 2-4 PM at the F Street Bridge. Later, the Cruiser Crit, the entertaining FIBArk fundraiser will take place with a 4:30ish PM race start downtown and after party at Moonlight Pizza. For more information about Clean Up Green Up, please call GARNA at 539-5106.