Youth group holding cleanup at Panorama Park
The group is part of ASEZ STAR, an international organization of middle and high school student volunteers from the Church of God. The event is part of the organization's 'Green World' campaign, which includes efforts in environmental conservation to protect ecosystems threatened by climate change and pollution.
The event will take place at Panorama Park off of Jet Wing Drive and East Fountain Boulevard on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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