The 8th annual Make a Difference Day, a day of community service for volunteers of all ages, will be held in the City of Venice on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Landscaping, raking, cleaning, painting and litter collection events are planned at over 20 City parks and beaches.

Each year, hundreds of volunteers of all ages turn out for this citywide community service effort, saving the City thousands of dollars and benefiting our local environment.

Jim Foubister with Serve Florida is the chief organizer of the event, with assistance from City Public Works staff. Volunteers are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch at noon at Maxine Barritt Park, 1800 Harbor Dr. S.

Groups and teams can register with Jim by calling 941-223-1771 or emailing jimfouby@gmail.com. Individuals can register at www.servefl.com.

Interested volunteers can also come to the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 to help. All volunteers should drive to the south side of the building near Turin St. to receive their assignments and a T-shirt.

Volunteers should wear old, comfortable clothing and work shoes, and bring sunscreen. Other supplies, including drinking water and gloves, will be furnished.