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Franklin Street brings a Color Run, kid's events, and recycled art to Evansville

Submitted by WIKY News on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 9:06am
Franklin Street Association is bringing new events to Evansville in one fun-filled celebration of Earth Day. A 5K Color Me FUN Run kicks off at 8am on April 20th, where participants run with a white shirt and get sprayed with non-toxic, eco-friendly paint at each kilometer. Kid-friendly activities start around 10, with face-painting, a farmer's market, and free seedlings. And around 40 businesses are working with artists to display recycled art projects. The event will wind down with a recycled outfit runway show at Lamasco Bar and Grill.

Wear blue jeans and raise awareness about child abuse

Submitted by WIKY News on Sat, 03/30/2013 - 6:49am
This month, you can wear jeans to work to raise awareness about child abuse.  Holly’s House is partnering with local businesses and organizations in the “Blue Jeans for Prevention” campaign.  The plan is for businesses and other groups to dedicate specific days where employees and associates can wear blue jeans.  In return, employees are asked to make a donation to Holly’s House.  Holly’s House is also providing blue ribbon pins for those settings where jeans are not appropriate at work.