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Free brush collection starts in May

Public Works will start the first free brush collection of the season on May 1 for Zone A and May 8 for Zone B. Check out the Brush Zone Collection Map to identify your zone. For the best service, place all brush at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday morning of the designated week for your zone, but no earlier then noon the Friday before. Pile brush neatly so that the ends of the branches are all facing the same direction and in piles no higher than four feet. Do not put brush in a container or in the street. Get additional information on brush collection.

Safely dispose of documents this Saturday

Don't miss this Saturday's Shred Event hosted by the Police Department at Oswego's Public Works facility, 100 Theodore Dr. Starting at 9 a.m., boxes of paper will be accepted until the shred trucks are full, or 1 p.m., whichever comes first. Once you've dropped off your boxes of unwanted documents (limit 3), head over to the Kendall County Safety Center, West John Street and Cornell Lane in Yorkville, to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about the Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Find your favorite from 100 wine selections

Wine on the Fox presented by john greene Realtor is just a few weeks away on May 6 & 7. Make plans now to meet friends and family at this popular outdoor festival along the Fox River. Sip from more than 100 wines including Oswego’s own Fox Valley Winery’s “White Sangria,” a refreshing fusion of lemon, lime, apple and peach; Lavender Crest Winery's “Catch of the Day,” a crisp fruity mix of Chardonnay and Chardonel grapes and The Pour Vineyard's Farmhouse Red, a sweet Concord grape wine that tastes like grape jelly in a bottle.  Celebrate spring outdoors while you relax and listen to live music, munch on tasty from local food trucks and celebrate spring in style.  Don't wait! Buy your ticket package now.

Free historic walking tour in May

The Oswego Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will present a guided walking tour of the Downtown Oswego Historic District (DOHD) on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about the rich history of the buildings and their multiple uses across the years at this free event. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in August 2022, the DOHD runs along Main Street from approximately Jackson to Washington streets. Learn more and register.

Six hours of country hits at Venue 1012

Join us Memorial Day weekend on May 27 as we kick off the Venue 1012 summer season with a six-hour country music extravaganza! Country Bash-Oswego Honors Veterans features a full day of high-energy non-stop performances with the Alika Arlynn Band, Tim Gleason Band and headliner Whiskeyfist.

Dance, listen and sing to the music that you love from both today and yesterday. Beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase, along with tasty selection from food trucks. 

Tickets are required for this event: $20 for ages 13 & up and free for active military. Kids 12 & under are always free at Venue 1012 events. 

Learn more and buy tickets now! 

Upcoming dates

        •  April 22 -- Shred Event at Public Works 
        •  April 22 -- Drug Take-Back at Kendall County Safety Center
        •  May 1-June 2 -- Hydrant flushing
        •  May 1 -- Free brush collection begins in Zone A
        •  May 2 -- Special Village Board Meeting
        •  May 6 & 7 -- Wine on the Fox
        •  May 8 -- Free brush collection begins in Zone B 
        •  May 16 -- Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings 
        •  May 21 -- Downtown Historic District Walking Tour
        •  May 27-- Country Bash at Venue 1012
        •  May 28 -- Oswego Pops Orchestra free concert
        •  May 29 -- Memorial Day Parade hosted by Oswego American Legion
        •  June 1-- Sealed with a Kiss free concert
        •  June 2 & 3 -- Oswego Community Yard Sale

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