An "Earth Day" event in Lehighton scheduled for Sunday didn't get the cooperation of Mother Nature and had to be postponed.

The Lehighton Downtown Initiative Committee had planned a clean-up in the Lehighton Borough Park; especially in the vicinity of the fountain.Todd Zimmerman, coordinator of the event, said the clean-up will instead occur next Sunday, April 29, beginning at noon.He said anyone interested in participating should contact him at

toddpzimmerman@yahoo.com.Zimmerman said gloves, vests, and trash bags will be provided. If anyone can bring a rake for the parks, that would be appreciated.The Downtown Initiative Committee has several other upcoming events scheduled. They include:* Lehighton Community Days, May 18 and 19 - This two-day event will be held at the Community Grove and feature Metz Carnival Rides.* The LDIC Lehighton Downtown Amazing Race, May 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The course is a minimum of four to five miles.* 14th Annual Lehighton Bike Night, Saturday, Aug. 11, noon to 8 p.m. around the downtown parks. For more information contact

frank@experiencelehighton.com.