Calling all neighborhood associations, County Commissioners, mayors, City Council members, churches, and Oklahomans everywhere! Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is starting the new year with a challenge to all Oklahomans. The "Great American Cleanup™" effort starts March, 2010. Register your group today. Also note that registration for the "Fresh Paint Days" program begins June 1.

2010 Apex Awards presented by Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency honor excellence in affordable housing from January to December 2009. The nomination process is simple (self nominations are okay) and requires no entry fee. The awards honor individuals or organizations throughout Oklahoma for contributions to affordable housing. Nomination deadline is May 27, 2010. Questions? Call Holley Mangham at 405.419.8222.

2010 ODOT Tree Grants available now! The purpose of the grant is to improve communities' public transportation corridors through the use of trees. A total of $435,000 is available to award, with grants ranging from $1,875 to $25,000. Applications are due July 9. For more information, visit the web site, call 405.521.4037 or e-mail beauty@odot.org.