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Earth Day in the Junction 2008

When: Sunday, April 20
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Valley Junction
West Des Moines, Iowa
What: Attend the 3rd Annual Earth Day in the Junction Celebration on Sunday, April 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This celebration of Earth Day includes a diverse group of exhibitors, children’s activities, demonstrations, live music and food. There will be a tent full of interactive family activities hosted by the various Earth Day in the Junction Partners.

This year’s Earth Day in the Junction Celebration will feature a 5K Run/Walk beginning at 9:00 a.m. Registration forms are available at www.earthdayinthejunction.org ( http://www.earthdayinthejunction.org/ ) or at The Historic Valley Junction Foundation Office, located at 217 5th Street, West Des Moines. The Children’s Sidewalk Fun Run will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Toyota of Des Moines will have hybrid cars on display and available for test drives. Polk County Conservation will be giving away 1,000 tree seedlings on a first come/first served basis. Free bike tune-ups, for anyone who rides their bike to the event, will be provided by Rasmussen Bike Shop.