Oswego Update April 13: Pre-Mother's Day idea, community yard sale registration, shred event & job opportunities

Village of Oswego sent this bulletin at 04/13/2023 06:05 PM CDT

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Pre-Mother's Day outing on the Fox

No need to buy a Mother's Day gift when you can share an experience with the whole family the weekend before at Wine on the Fox on May 6 and May 7. There's plenty of space at Hudson Crossing Park to set up your lawn chairs or blanket, sip wine and beer, and listen to live music on the Fox River. Kids can get their faces painted and work out extra energy at the huge playground.

Don't feel like cooking? We've got you covered with local food trucks offering grilled cheese, traditional tacos, BBQ, fresh gourmet potato chips and made-to-order pizzas.

Admission is free. However, a ticket package is required if you'd like to enjoy beer and wine. Buy ahead of time to save money and get the most value. Bonus! The ticket package for two includes a gift voucher to use at select downtown merchants.

Get more details about Wine on the Fox presented by john greene Realtor and buy your ticket package now.

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Summer job opportunities

Do you have a student who is home for the summer? If they enjoy working outdoors, send them our way! The Village is hiring for seasonal jobs that offer the opportunity to work under summer skies. Positions include Venue 1012 event staff (16+) and public works team members (18+).

Learn more about the positions and apply: bit.ly/SummerOswegoJobs

Oswego Community Yard Sale

One person's junk is another's treasure! Residents are welcome to participate in the Oswego Community Yard Sale on Friday, June 2 and June 3. If you'd like to host a sale on either or both days, register by May 22. The Village helps promote the sale by placing a print ad in the Oswego Ledger with lists of neighborhoods and addresses.

The cost to register is $8.00, which helps offset the Village's advertising costs. Follow the steps on this page to sign up.

No matter what time of the year you host a yard or garage sale, refer to the Village's guidelines:

A permit is not needed to host a sale.
Signs may not be posted on utility posts or street signs.
No more than TWO signs are allowed on your property.
Remove all signs at the close of the sale.

Last chance to order rain barrels

Online orders for rain barrels are due by April 16. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase a discounted barrel and pick it up at the Public Works facility on April 21 and 22.

Place your order today!

Get rid of documents safely

The Police Department is hosting a free drive-up Shred Event on Saturday, April 22 at the Village's Public Works facility, 100 Theodore Dr.

Prevent identify theft by brining your personal and financial documents to be shredded. Starting at 9 a.m., boxes of paper will be accepted until the shred trucks are full, or 1 p.m., whichever comes first. There is a limit of 3 large file boxes.

Save a bundle on summer fun

Get ready to listen to live music with family and friends this summer at Venue 1012. In addition to 9 free concerts and events, you can save by purchasing a bundle of all four ticketed concerts. When you buy a bundle by May 7, you receive the equivalent of at least one free concert.

Check out these ticketed concerts:

May 27: Country Bash-Oswego Honors Veterans
June10: SEMPLE Band with Fletcher Rockwell
July 15: Boy Band Review
August 5: Southern Accents the Ultimate Tom Petty Experience

Now's the time to start planning for outdoor fun and purchase tickets! Learn more about the 2023 Summer Event Series, including free Thursday night concerts and movies, at venue1012.com.

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Upcoming dates

• April 16 -- Rain barrel orders due
• April 18 --Village Board Meeting at 7 p.m.
• April 21 & 22 -- Rain barrel pick up at Public Works
• April 22 -- Shred Event at Public Works
• April 22 -- Drug Take-Back at Kendall County Safety Center
• May 2 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
• May 6 & 7 -- Wine on the Fox
• May 16 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings
• May 21 -- Downtown Historic District Walking Tour
• June 2 & 3 -- Oswego Community Yard Sale

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