Help keep Winchester beautiful while having fun with each Pickup Party theme (the City's new twist on the traditional Community Cleanup event). Come dressed in the theme for that party and participate in activities to accumulate points for prizes. The more you participate, the more you win! We'll bring the bags, gloves, and pickers. You bring the FUN!
| 2023 Dates | Theme | Meeting Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 7 | Cartoons | Timbrook Park (across from Public Safety Building) |
| October 5 | Halloween | Shawnee Springs (behind Mt. Carmel Church) |
| November 2 | Jersey Day/Tailgating | Jim Barnett Park |
Earn Prizes & Rewards
The more you participate, the more you earn! Here's what you can accumulate at each Pickup Party:
- 1 point = Show up and participate in cleanup activities
- 1 point = Bringing water to drink? Make sure a reusable water bottle!
- 1 point = Wear something to participate in the theme
- 1 point = Bring a new friend to the party (1 point per person who hasn't attended a previous party)
- 1 point = Correctly answer the theme-related trivia question at sign in
Get Stormwater Utility Credits
Council decided to make the stormwater utility credits (5% for each party, one credit per household) for attending Pickup Parties retroactive. Attend now, and your credits will be applied next year when the fee goes into effect. You can also donate your credits to someone in the city (even if you live outside city limits). Be sure to provide their address when signing in.
Prizes
Subject to change prior to kickoff.
- 8 points = Water bottle (one per person)
- 10 points = Pickup Party T-shirt (one per person)
- 12 points = Grand prize raffle entry (1 entry per person per 12 points)
