Oswego Update March 10: Spring ahead, hunt for shamrocks & make plans for Wine on the Fox

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Spring ahead

Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead on Sunday, March 12 for daylight savings time. This is also an ideal time to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and change batteries, if needed. Illinois law now requires the use of a long-term, 10-year sealed batteries for certain smoke alarms. Learn more about the law and its requirements.

Special board meeting Saturday

The Village Board will meet for its annual budget workshop at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 11 at Village Hall. The public is invited to attend.

Sunday Funday

It's not too late to register for the St. Patrick's Drive Around Scavenger Hunt. Gather your family this Sunday, March 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. to solve clues, hunt for shamrocks, explore the town and win some great prizes.

Dress up, decorate your vehicle, get moving and make memories! Learn more and register now. Net proceeds from the event benefit the Kendall County Food Pantry.

Something for everyone at Wine on the Fox

Popular event offers more than 100 wines to taste from

women taking wine glass 2022 river background

Tickets are now on sale for Wine on the Fox presented by john greene Realtor on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego.

Returning for its 17th year, this family-friendly event offers the opportunity to taste from more than 100 Illinois wines, as well as craft beer from Oswego Brewing Co. This year's participating wineries include Oswego’s own Fox Valley Winery, August Hill Winery, Illinois Sparkling Co., Lynfred Winery and The Pour Vineyard. Local food vendors will offer sweet and savory options to pair with your wine selections, as well as non-alcoholic beverages choices.

Make plans with family and friends to attend and bring your picnic blanket and chairs to listen to live music all weekend.

Check out all of the participating wineries, music lineup and ticket options at www.wineonthefox.com.

Buy Tickets Now!

Upcoming dates

• March 11 -- Village Board Budget Workshop
• March 12 -- St. Patrick's Day Drive Around Scavenger Hunt
• March 21 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
• April 1 -- Bunny Hop presented by Oswego Downtown Association/Chamber
• April 3 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings (Monday)
• April 4 -- Consolidated General Election
• April 18 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings

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