Bright n' Beautiful

Bright n' Beautiful, a non-profit service/education organization, is dedicated to improving the environment by developing programs to control litter, promote recycling and the beauty of the community.

Description:
There are several programs that we implement in the community to improve our environment. The Adopt-a-Spot is for groups and individuals who chose to "adopt" an area in keep it litter free on a regular basis. The "Main Event Day" for the Great American Clean-up for 2009 will take place on Saturday April, 25. This is a county-wide cleanup that involves hundreds of volunteers who pick up litter and recycle aluminum cans, newspapers, phone books and tires This also includes a Clothing Collection and small household items for distribution to people in our community. These items can be dropped off at Senior High parking lot on April 25th only. Groups or individuals may register to take part in the cleanup by calling Bright n' Beautiful at 248-6617. After the cleanup, volunteers are invited to a free BBQ which will be held at Senior High.
We also have an inventory of Trash Receptacles that are loaned out to and used at various community events to control litter such as the Big Sky State games, the Women's Run, Saturday Live, parades and several other local festivals and events.
We have four recycling drop off bins which are located at both Wal-Mart stores, Albertson's in the Heights and the parking lot of the old Gibson's store on Broadwater.
Bright n' Beautiful coordinates the Christmas Tree Recycling program. Trees can be dropped off beginning December 26 and runs until the 3rd week in January. The chips are used at ZooMontana, the Laurel Family Lions Park and the Conservation Education Center across from Riverfront Park.
Bright n'Beautiful developed Gateway Park at the intersection of Rimrock Rd. and North 27th. B n' B planted trees and a flower bed on the corner of Spring Creek Park and the triangle on Division and Montana Avenue. We are always looking for projects to improve public lands. Your suggestions are appreciated.
B n' B hosts the Annual Award Banquet in late October where businesses, agencies and individuals are recognized for their efforts to make our community a better place to live. The winners for 2008 are; City of Billings Parks, Recreation & public Lands for Dehler Park; Ron and Donna Hall at 1270 Claim Jumper; Larry Dotterweich & Nicole Cromwell at 1019 Poly Drive; Kim & Dennis Paxinos, Rachel Ritter at 3903 2nd Ave. South; City of Billings Parks, Recreation & Public Lands for the Trangle at Division & Grand; The Crossings at 600 Roundhouse Drive in Laurel; Connie & Gary Roll for Trailer Village & RV Park on South Billings Blvd, St Patricks's Co. Cathedral for Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine; and the North Elevation Task Force for McKinley School Historic Neighborhood. The Environmental Stewardship Awards were presented to the Rimrock Foundation for their Youth Stewards Program; St. Andrew Presbyterian Chuch for their Community Gardens; the Owl Cafe in Laurel for Recycling, Students & Teachers at Billings Education Academy, Margo Haak Owner; Nick Peter for his Eagle Scout Project, and Chip Horne for Recycling and Sponsoring Bright n'Beautiiful Projects. The Award Banquet is held the last week in October. Nominations are accepted year round. You may nominated for "Beautification" or Environmental Stewardship" by calling the Bright n' Beautiful office at 248-6617 or e-mail to brightnb@wtp.net.

History:
Bright n' Beautiful became certified by the National Keep America Beautiful in January of 1988. Though the past 21 years we have developed ongoing community projects as mentioned above. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Perkins on North 27th at 11:30 a.m. The meetings are open to the public and new board members are always welcome.

Contact person: Carolyn Miller, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (406) 248-6617

Address:

1315 Lewis Ave. Billings, MT 59102 (See a map)

Web Site: http://brightnbeautiful.org

Last updated on April 15, 2009