Apr 23, 2021 Make Wheeling Shine Event Slated for May 1; Volunteers Needed WHEELING, W.VA. – The City of Wheeling’s Department of Parks & Recreation is recruiting volunteers for its third annual Make Wheeling Shine event slated for 9 a.m., Saturday, May 1. Director of Parks & Recreation Rochelle Barry said the community clean up event will focus on playgrounds and open spaces throughout the City. Those wishing to participate should sign up at bit.ly/makewheelingshine or by calling the Parks & Recreation office at 304-234-3641. Barry explained Make Wheeling Shine is part of the broader Make It Shine program organized through the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. Groups throughout West Virginia can apply to receive grant funding for supplies to complete clean-up activities in their communities. The grant will provide Make Wheeling Shine with gloves and bags for the event.