Volunteers Needed March 26 to Place “Yarn Arms” on Main St. Trees

Volunteers are needed for “Yarn Arms Around Port,” a community-wide public art and educational project that is decorating 50 trees on Port's Main Street with "yarn arms" in honor of Earth Month in April. Yarns arms are crocheted arms that will literally hug the trees, and which have been created by more than 60 local fiber artists.

The yarn arms will be hung on the trees by volunteers on Saturday, March 26 (raindate is Sunday, March 27). Adults and children with a grown-up are welcome. Meet in the parking lot of Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street, at 9 a.m. Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Please email yarnarmsaroundport@gmail.com. You may also call Allison White, who has spearheaded the project in partnership with Residents Forward, at (917) 848-4861. Those on Facebook are can also see information on the Facebook group Yarn Arms Around Port: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4472225689522814.

All volunteers will receive a certificate of appreciation and be recognized in the Port News.