SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The American Legion is calling on community members to roll up their sleeves and help clean up the grounds surrounding its local post during a volunteer clean-up event Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Sponsored by Keep California Beautiful (KCB) and co-sponsored by Tito’s Vodka, the two-hour event aims to bring local volunteers together to improve the area surrounding the American Legion post while supporting the organization’s efforts to remain open and serve the community.

As part of the sponsorship, Tito’s Vodka has pledged a $1,500 donation to the post if 25 local community volunteers participate in the clean-up effort.

The American Legion is expecting approximately 10 to 12 of its members to participate, along with volunteers from the California Conservation Corps. South Tahoe Refuse is also supporting the effort by donating a 25-yard dumpster for collected debris.

Organizers are encouraging anyone in the community to participate. Tasks will include general grounds maintenance and debris removal, including plenty of pine cone pickup. No experience is necessary, and even an hour of helping can make a difference.

The post has faced recent fundraising challenges as it works to keep its doors open, making community participation and the potential donation especially meaningful.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves, rakes, shovels and brooms.