ASTORIA Spring is just around the corner and the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association (ADHDA) wants downtown to be looking its best.

The ADHDA is organizing the annual Downtown Clean-Up Day 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 21 to celebrate Earth Day. Meet at the Sunset Empire Transit District parking lot (corner of 10th Street and Marine Drive) to receive materials and jobs assignments. The ADHDA would like to spruce up Astorias downtown in preparation for the Astoria Sunday Market, the cruise ships and the summer tourist season.

Volunteers will work on a variety of projects throughout the downtown historic district including trash pickup, moss removal, weeding, and cleaning of lamp posts and trash cans. Cleaning supplies and lunch will be provided to all volunteers, but feel free to bring your own supplies, as well. Business and property owners are also encouraged to tackle any planned projects for their buildings and storefronts in conjunction with this event.

If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact Rebecca Frick at 503-791-7940 or email manager@astoriadowntown.com

ADHDA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to encourage community involvement and investment in preserving the character of historic downtown Astoria while promoting its health and future. Astoria is an Oregon Main Street community. ADHDA focuses primarily on 36 blocks between 8th and 16th streets to the west and east and Exchange Street and the Columbia River to the south and the north.