COMMUNITY INSIGHTS KEEP FLOWER MO U ND B E AU TIFU L KFMB Trash Off
Sep. 24 • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. • FMHS • 3411 Peters Colony Road Join KFMB for a morning of cleaning, recycling, and fun. The goal is to remove trash from as many parks, trails, waterways, and roadways throughout Flower Mound as possible. Giveaways and prizes for most trash and recyclables collected will be given out, and lunch will be provided for all volunteers. Online registration is available through KFMB's website. If you would like to participate in the trash pickup but cannot on Saturday, volunteers are welcome to pick up supplies to participate on another day.
KFMB Fall Festival
Sep. 24 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • FMHS • 3411 Peters Colony Road The Fall Environmental Fair will include a variety of booths promoting environmental best practices including tree care, water conservation, native plants, composting, reducing trash, and recycling. This event is open to all ages, will include kids’ activities, and participation in the trash cleanup is not required in order to attend. This event is also pet friendly!
KFMB Recycle Drop Off
Sep. 24 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • FMHS • 3411 Peters Colony Road Do you have things that you need to get rid of but don’t want to put into the landfill? Join KFMB in making a positive impact by choosing to recycle and donate items for the greater good. Volunteers will empty your cars of the items, so that you do not have to leave the comfort of your vehicle! Recycling opportunities include: paper shredding, electronic waste, small batteries, clothing/textiles/books, eye glasses, medications, pens/mechanical pencils, plastic grocery bags and plastic film, clean plastic utensils, and wire hangers.
Adopt-A-Spot
Help KFMB keep our Town’s roads, trails, and parks clean and beautiful. Adopt-a-Spot locations are available all-around Flower Mound. Details and applications are available on the KFMB website.
Bags to Benches Initiative - 19,600 lbs Collected!
KFMB is collecting plastic shopping bags and plastic film to recycle. Bins are located at the Community Activity Center, the Library, and Senior Center. KFMB will receive a park bench if 500 pounds of plastic bags and film are collected in six months. Benches have been provided to the Library, Community Activity Center, Senior Center, and Bridlewood Amenity Center. KFMB is now eligible for an additional bench!
Lend-A-Hand Community Enhancement Initiative
To date - 78 projects have been completed! Do you know a Flower Mound resident that needs help with outside repairs or maintenance of their home/property? This program was created to do just that! The program includes work days throughout the year as the needs arise, and funding is available. Please contact KFMB if you know of someone that needs help or would like to serve on the committee.
KFMB Volunteers Really Add Up!
In 2021, volunteers completed 7,294 service hours and collected 28,756 pounds of trash/recycles! The hours include Trash Pickup, Adopt-A-Spot, Beautification, Bags to Benches, and Lend-A-Hand projects. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated!
Share as You Shop
Your support will help KFMB continue its Lend-A-Hand Community Enhancement Program, helping disabled, senior, or financially challenged Flower Mound residents with outside home maintenance and repairs. Just shop, swipe, and support! AMAZON: Visit smile.amazon.com and log in to your regular Amazon account and choose Keep Flower Mound Beautiful! KROGER: The KFMB code is SI870! Online enrollment is available at www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com. TOM THUMB: Our Good Neighbor number is 12787. Enrollment may be completed in person at the customer service desk. For more information, visit www.kfmb.org, call 469.828.9074, or email info@kfmb.org.
Mark your calendars for May 13, 2023 and join us for the Flower Mound Arts Festival!
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