Unity of Springfield, 2214 E. Seminole, recognizes the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with our third annual Planet Unity celebration. The event will be held April 17-18 6-9 p.m Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission for both days is free.
Saturday kicks off with a 5K race this year beginning at 9 a.m.. The cost for those who register by April 4 is $20 and comes with a guaranteed T-shirt. Registration April 5-17 is $25 and will be $30 on race day. T-shirts for those registering after April 4 will be on a first-come, first-serve basis until supplies run out. Go to actnowracing.com to register or obtain more information.
Both Friday and Saturday will feature live music, food, wine and beer. Saturday, local vendors are offering a wide range of eco-conscious products to purchase. There will be free craft activities for kids and adults, face painting, a children’s bounce house and a plant sale.
This year’s theme “Climate Action” is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and we will feature subject matter experts speaking about Earth Day, bees, plants, and birds.
An indoor yard sale (reduce/reuse/recycle) starts Friday evening and continues all day Saturday, as well as a silent auction 10 am-4 pm Saturday. A 50/50 raffle winner will be drawn at 4 pm Saturday.
Planet Unity is made possible by sponsorship from individuals and businesses. For information on how you can help support this event, go to: planetunityinfo@gmail.com or call the church office at 417-887-2214.
To follow Planet Unity, go to www.facebook.com/planetunityspringfield.