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WILKES-BARRE — More than 15 groups and hundreds of volunteers will participate in the Great American Cleanup throughout the city Saturday.

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown thanked them for registering and dedicating their time to clean up neighborhoods and parks. They will be provided with garbage bags, safety vests and gloves and post-cleanup garbage pickup. They’re also reminded to follow CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines.

The registered participants included:

• Amanda Dixon

• Councilman John Marconi

• Council Chairman Tony Brooks

• Council Vice Chairwoman Beth Gilbert McBride

• Erin Conklin

• Frank Sperazza

• Gail Harris

• Gerardo Arias

• John F. Ward

• Mark Shaffer

• Mary Ellen Jones

• Maureen Lavelle

• Michelle and Gavin Wise

• Pam Middleton

• Pat Stella

• Ralph and Ian Hughes

• Roxanne Bush

• Tammy Gwynn Farrell

More than 80 Wilkes University student-athletes from all sports teams will also participate in the cleanup. Wilkes University’s Civic Engagement Coordinator Megan Boone Valkenburg is coordinating the students’ participation.

Volunteer groups can still register to participate by contacting Wilkes-Barre Special Events Coordinator Patty Hughes at 570-208-4149, by Friday. During registration please provide the group leader’s name and address and the expected number of volunteers.

Additionally, Grasshopper Lawns Inc., will give donate time and services to the Public Square lawn and landscape area downtown. The event, scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, is part of The National Association of Landscape Professionals’ “Day of Service.”

Wilkes-Barre preps for Great American Cleanup