News Release

Penhorn Lake Shoreline to get Summer Cleaning

(Wednesday, July 6, 2011 ) - This Saturday, neighbours from the Penhorn/Woodlawn area will join together to give the shoreline of Penhorn Lake a cleaning during a community event hosted by the Penhorn/Woodlawn Vision Action Team.

The Vision Action Team is a group of local residents tasked with implementing the Council-approved Vision for the Penhorn/Woodlawn area of Dartmouth. The group has been active since last fall and has identified some priorities, including planning process for the former Penhorn mall site, trail development around Penhorn lake and community activities such the Penhorn Lake Clean Up to draw attention to the lake and its importance to the community.

"The Penhorn Lake is a great community asset and a natural spot for community gathering and recreation" says Ray MacPhee, member of the Vision Action Team. "The community clean-up is an opportunity for residents to learn more about Penhorn Lake, take pride in it and benefit from its pleasures".

There will be prizes, refreshments (while quantities last) and face painting for kids. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.

Date: Saturday, July 9, 20011
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Place: Penhorn beach (meet at the end of Penhorn Dr.)

For more information visit www.halifax.ca/visionhrm.

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Contact:

Kasia Tota
HRM Community Developer
490-5190

Ray MacPhee
member of the Vision Action Team
463-4290