The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission, along with the Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority and the Slatington Merchants Group, will sponsor the sixth annual Keep Slatington Beautiful cleanup day.

Held in conjunction with Earth Day, the event will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday to help clean up and beautify public recreation areas in Slatington. The event will be held rain or shine.Staging for the cleanup will be held at the Slatington Borough Maintenance Building at 545 W. Church St.Areas to be cleaned will be borough-owned and operated recreation facilities in the Slatington area, and include the Slatington Memorial Park, Slatington Trailhead and surrounding areas; The Fish Pond; Victory Park; Walnut Street Playground; West End Playground; the Slate Heritage Trail from the Slatington Trailhead continuing westward to the Washington Township boundary line; and Main Street (Route 873), from the 100 to 600 blocks.Homeowners and business owners in the borough are encouraged to participate by cleaning up their property, removal of rubbish, laying mulch and painting are just some of the ways to get involved.All volunteers are invited to enjoy hot dogs and pizza after the cleanup at Charlotte Fay's Main Street Diner. The refreshments are sponsored by attorney Charles and Barbara Stopp, as well as Charlotte Fay's Main Street Diner.Volunteers are being sought for the cleanup, including Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, as well as area civic organizations.People and groups who wish to participate are asked to call Robert at 610-554-4099, or Slatington Borough Hall at 610-767-2131.Gloves, trash bags and all other materials will be provided.