TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– Hundreds grabbed gloves, trash bags and name tags on Saturday, as the Farrington Grove Historical District hosted their annual fall beautification event.
Volunteers worked to clean the area between 4th and 8th streets, along with Poplar and Hulman streets as well. Several local organizations and elected officials were on hand as well.
Treasurer for the historical district Keri Yousif said she was satisfied with the turnout.
“It’s amazing, in about three or four hours, you’re going to see the dumpsters all full of stuff, and all of that was picked up from the streets and alleys,” she said.
Yousif said the organizations hosts this event twice per year, with one taking place in the spring. She said the best part of the event was being able to see the results clearly.
“It’s fabulous when I walk home this afternoon, the streets are going to be pristine and clean and it’s really awesome,” she said.
Following the cleaning, volunteers were treated to food, as well as a performance by a neighborhood band.
