State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is sponsoring several events in April to foster community involvement and promote opportunities to her constituents.

“I hope you’ll join me to beautify our natural environment, learn more about how to solve important social justice issues and take advantage of Chicago’s world-class museums,” Hernandez said.

Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Gregory Island Park, 100 East Indian Trail Road in Aurora, Hernandez is holding an Earth Day Clean Up. Trash bags, latex gloves and light refreshments will be provided.. Register at tinyurl.com/4v8fmk5e

Wednesday April 26 at 5:30 p.m, Hernandez will hold a virtual “Social Justice Meeting” to hear from experts working with Hesed House to end homelessness in Illinois. Join at bit.ly/AprilSJM

—Office of the Speaker, IL House of Representatives