The boys and I, along with some friends, have attended the HarborWalk Outdoor Cinema Series the past two Wednesdays. The boys have had a great time and I’m sure we’ll continue to go as the summer continues.
There is nothing better than free community events and kudos to the organizers and sponsors for making it all happen.
That having been said, I have been horrified by the amount of trash that has been scattered and left behind by those in attendance. I assure you that my photo doesn’t do justice to the enormous amount of debris, wrappers, and yuckiness that has littered the outdoor movie lot as families have packed up and headed for home.
Last week I asked my boys to each grab a few pieces of trash and we deposited it in trash cans on our way out. There are, by the way, several trash cans available on location. On the way home, I was mad at myself for not staying and doing more to help return the lot to its tidy condition. I was more angered, however, by the fact that people could simply leave their crap behind in the first place. Gosh knows I do PLENTY wrong, but I can’t help but think about what kind of message it gives children when they are allowed to walk away and leave their rubbish behind.
For the record, I am well aware that many families obviously took the time to pick up their items…but it was evident, that just as many, if not more, did not.
On a happier note, please look here to see the movie line-up for the rest of the summer, HarborWalk Cinema Series
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Not to mention balloon after balloon that went floating off to land in the ocean–and to be possibly eaten by marine life (deflated balloons look just like jellyfish). My son counted at least 19. Good times. Don’t he balloons get in the way of the screen anyway? I think this is a good learning moment. Thanks for pointing it out. The beach, the movies, downtown. Pick up your junk. Please.
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