Fundraiser helps the Green River

The Middle Green River Coalition along with Clean the Green and Washington Recreational River Runners are sponsoring a benefit to raise awareness about the Green River Gorge conservation efforts and raise money to support two annual Green River cleanup events – May 1 and Aug. 21 along the Green River Gorge and Green River Valley.

By Brenda Sexton • March 22, 2010 7:46 pm

The Middle Green River Coalition along with Clean the Green and Washington Recreational River Runners are sponsoring a benefit to raise awareness about the Green River Gorge conservation efforts and raise money to support two annual Green River cleanup events – May 1 and Aug. 21 along the Green River Gorge and Green River Valley.

Rock The Green Clean, an afternoon of live music by Howling Rain, Foothills Band, The Kevin Jones Band, Jake Nicholas and others, is scheduled for 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Crystal Bistro Lounge and Sushi, 1324 Roosevelt Ave. E., Enumclaw.

There will also be a spagetti feed, native plant display and videos showing whitewater, mountain biking and Green River Gorge. As an added adrenaline rush participants can ride the mechanical bull for prizes.

For information, contact Lisa Parsons at backyardadventuregirl@comcast.net or 206-902-8305 or visit the Web site at www.mgrc.org/rockthegreenclean.html.