With raincoats, garbage bags and just about anything else handy to keep the rain at bay, MetroEdgers enthusiastically volunteered for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2010. Hands On Sacramento organized the event as part of a national movement assembling volunteers to serve their communities and reflect on the teachings and life of Dr. King.  Under the guidance of Sacramento Community Garden Coalition, Edgers planted roses, weeded gardens and trimmed trees at a community garden near Del Paso Park. The rain brought out an adventurous spirit that motivated everyone to jump in and get their hands dirty. At the end of the day, what appeared a distressed corner lot now beamed with life.  In the words of Dr. King, “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable.

We’re so excited for what 2010 has to offer you!  The Leadership Council is actively working to incorporate your feedback from the past year into our upcoming programs. Here are some teasers: Open Committee Meetings (so YOU can have a voice as we expand and grown Metro EDGE’s efforts), incorporating activities into our networking events (like a Regional Transit “Green Crawl” through Sacramento), and opportunities for you to become EDGEucated on current issues affecting the region and frankly, our lives (i.e. hearing from both pro and con camps in the Strong Mayor Initiative). This year will also bring a renewed energy to EDGE!