Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, February 6, 1992 TAG: 9202060622
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S6 EDITION: METRO
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AROUND TOWN
Carvins Cove cleanup scheduled SaturdayThe Science Museum of Western Virginia and the Cabell Brand Center will sponsor a cleanup day at Carvins Cove Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon.
The low water level at the reservoir has caused exposure of large amount of trash. Refuse also has been found in public picnic areas, at the boat landing and in remote areas of the forest.
The cleanup will begin at the Carvins Cove Boat Landing at the end of Reservoir Road, off U.S. 11. The city of Roanoke will provide garbage bags and will haul the trash to the landfill.
Coffee and doughnuts will be provided to volunteers, who should dress appropriately and bring gloves. Volunteers younger than 18 will need signed parental permission. Slips are available at the Science Museum's admissions desk on the fourth floor of Center in the Square.
For more information, call 342-5710.
\ United Way grants to help new programs
The United Way of Roanoke Valley is accepting applications for its 1992 venture grant program, which will fund new or expanding health and human services programs.
The grants will be targeted to programs aimed at helping at-risk youth or the elderly or strengthening and preserving families.
Organizations that have not received money before from the United Way are eligible. They must be "fiscally accountable," tax-exempt, non-profit organizations, and be governed by a volunteer policy-making body. They must have an office in the Roanoke Valley.
This year the United Way will give special consideration to joint ventures.
Applications are due in the United Way office at 325 Campbell Ave., S.W., by noon Feb. 14. For more information, call 345-7351.