La Colonia Juarez neighborhood cleanup set for Saturday

Torus Tammer

Fountain Valley will hold its second Neighborhood Pride Day in the La

Colonia Juarez area starting at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The city will provide 12 trash bins throughout the six-block area to

help with the event. A hazardous waste contractor also will go door to

door to pick up items such as antifreeze, paints and old motor oil.

“The philosophy behind the event is from more of a preservation point

of view,” said Chris Corbin, a city housing coordinator. “This is a

historically diverse area that the city wants preserved and is proactive

in.”

The city said it plans to enhance the environment and beautify the

area by planting trees. Trees can be requested by contacting Ida Fitch at

(714) 593-4440.

In appreciation of all the hard work, the city plans to provide free

hamburgers and sodas in the afternoon.