CINCINNATI (FOX19) -  Cincinnati Reds Players for the Planet Jay Bruce, Ryan Hanigan, Drew Stubbs and Mike Leake and recording artist and host Nick Lachey are  joining forces again with Rumpke Waste & Recycling and other organizations for the Third Annual Players for the Planet E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding  Events  this weekend.

The Players for the Planet E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Events provide a convenient way for Reds fans and residents of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to recycle old electronics, or securely destroy documents. People can drop off televisions, radios, VCRs, computer monitors, personal computers, hard drives and many other electronics on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

They can also drop off documents for secure shredding on Saturday and Sunday only.

UNION TOWNSHIP, CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Cincinnati Nature Center will host “Back to Nature – Twilight Garden,” its annual fundraising gala, on Saturday, April 28, at 6 pm in the Krippendorf Lodge at Rowe Woods.

This year’s event, hosted by Kaki and Ginger Scheer, is expected to be bigger and better than ever. The gala consists of dinner and cocktails, a silent auction, and a live auction. The live auction will feature an original John Ruthven sketch created during the event and vacation packages to beautiful locations including Sanibel Island, Fla., and Steamboat Springs, Colo. Exclusive, catered garden parties and other unique items ranging from jewelry to exciting adventure trips will be sold during the silent auction.

All proceeds from the fundraising event go toward supporting Cincinnati Nature Center’s programs and operations.

COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District’s free yard trimmings drop-off sites will open on Saturday, March 31.

This program is for Hamilton County residents only. Residents who drop-off yard trimmings must bring proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. Landscapers and commercial establishments are NOT eligible to participate in this program.

Locations:

East:  Bzak Landscaping, 3295 Turpin Lane (off Rt. 32) in Anderson Township
                (Also open Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. in addition to hours listed below)
West:  Kuliga Park, 6717 Bridgetown Road in Green Township
North:  Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, 3800 Struble Road (and Colerain Avenue) in Colerain Township