Members of Alpha Beta Theta, North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are organizing a litter pickup to help beautify the community.

The event is open to the public and volunteers are needed. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 17.

Volunteers are asked to gather in the fireplace area of the McDonald-Belton Building on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd. Trash bags, gloves, vests and tools will be provided.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/10/1791808845730.jpeg" alt="MPCC Instructor Dr. Glynn Wolar and PTK members Gianna Tejral and Alexandra Blackwell pick up litter during last year’s fall Trash-a-thon in North Platte. (Courtesy MPCC)" />
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 </figure>Members of Alpha Beta Theta, North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are organizing a litter pickup to help beautify the community.The event is open to the public and volunteers are needed. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 17.Volunteers are asked to gather in the fireplace area of the McDonald-Belton Building on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd. Trash bags, gloves, vests and tools will be provided.

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