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 Paper shredding, foam recycling event Saturday
Oak Parkers are invited to safely dispose of sensitive documents and foam products with the No. 6 symbol at a free paper shredding and foam recycling event scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Residents will be able to drop off foam products with the No. 6 symbol, which are not accepted as part of the Village's single-stream recycling program. Please collect foam products in a clear, translucent bag. For paper shredding, each household can bring two bags or small boxes of paper items with personal information such as canceled checks and documents containing credit card numbers, social security numbers and medical information.
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Park(ing) Palooza planned for
this Friday on Marion Street
Stop by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 19 as three parking spaces in front of 127 N. Marion St. in Downtown Oak Park will be repurposed into a temporary, park-like community gathering spot as part of Park(ing) Palooza. The Village’s Parking and Mobility Services team will be coordinating the fun with refreshments, music, fun activities, giveaways and more. The event is part of the global Park(ing) Day celebration as communities around the globe transform parking spaces into temporary green spaces while advocating for safer, greener, more equitable streets.
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Code compliance topic of next
Tenant Workshop Series event
Oak Park renters are invited to learn about using the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance to ensure code compliance at the next Tenant Workshop Series session hosted by the Village's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office and legal aid nonprofit CARPLS. The discussion will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24 in Room 101 at Village Hall. Registration is free but space is limited. Find the registration link and more information at www.oak-park.us/tenantworkshops25.
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Get involved via Village's new volunteer portal
The Village’s Neighborhood Partnerships Division is leading a new, coordinated effort to make it easier than ever to get involved with municipal government volunteer opportunities. Residents can explore and sign up for opportunities across multiple Village departments through the Better Impact volunteer management portal at www.oak-park.us/VolunteerSignUp. The Village offers a wide range of ways to give back, including leaf raking in the fall, snow shoveling and warming/cooling center support in the winter and summer, special events like the Tour de Proviso bike ride and much more. To volunteer, the first step is creating an account in Better Impact. Once an account is set up, prospective volunteers can complete the volunteer application, browse available opportunities, select shifts and receive updates on new ways to get involved. For more information, contact the Neighborhood Partnerships Division at NeighborConnect@oak-park.us.
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Prepare for emergencies at home with these three actions
This Emergency Preparedness Month, Village officials are urging Oak Parkers to take three actions to keep themselves and their families safe and prepared: Know your risks, make a plan and build a kit. Find advice and guidance that make these three important steps easy for you and your family on the Village website at www.oak-park.us/PreparednessMonth25. For more emergency preparedness tips, visit www.ready.gov/september.
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OPCAN hosting Solar is for Everyone! webinar this Sunday
Everyone can tap into the benefits of solar energy. No roof? No problem. Residents with a ComEd account can get electricity from the sun – and save money on their electricity bill – with community solar. Learn about community solar, how it saves money, how to pick a community solar provider, and how to sign up during Solar is for Everyone! – a free webinar taking place from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21. The event is being coordinated by the Oak Park Climate Action Network as part of Sun Day, a national day of celebration of the power of the sun. Register to attend at www.opcan.org/communitysolar.
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