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Leaf collection begins soon
Leaf collection pile [ [link removed] ]
As nature continues to display its vibrant colors, the Village's Public Works crew will begin leaf collection [ [link removed] ] the week of October 16 and continue through November until completed. Leaves will be picked up by the following zones: Zone A, weeks of October 16, 30 & November 20; Zone B, weeks of October 16, November 6 & 20; and Zone C: weeks of October 23, November 13 & 20
For the best service, place leaves in piles on the parkway grass near the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your specific week for collection. Keep leaves off the curb. Do not place grass clippings, brush, vines, tree limbs or trash in the leaf piles. You can also help the environment and enrich your garden by composting your leaves. Burning leaves is not permitted in the Village.
Identify your leaf zone [ [link removed] ] and get more information on leaf collection [ [link removed] ].
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Veterans needed
American Flag
Village President Kauffman started a new tradition when he took office in May 2023 to have a veteran lead the Pledge of Allegiance at each Village Board meeting. Veterans from Oswego and other areas are encouraged to participate.
Village Board meetings [ [link removed] ] usually take place at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill Road.
If you or a veteran you know is interested in leading the Pledge at a meeting, please email <
[email protected]>Events Manager Julie Hoffman to schedule a date.
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Free shred event
Free shred event with police logo shredded paper [ [link removed] ]
Bring old bank statements, credit card applications and insurance forms to the free shred event [ [link removed] ]on Saturday, October 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oswego's Public Works facility.
Up to three large file boxes of papers is allowed per vehicle until shred trucks are full, or 1 p.m., whichever comes first. This free shred event is hosted by the Oswego Police Department and First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO). The Public Works facility is located at 100 Theodore Drive, Oswego.
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Halloween happenings
Halloween
Saddle up your broomsticks and check out these wickedly awesome Halloween events around the Village this October.
Grab your costumes and get your thinking caps on for the Village's Halloween Drive-Around Scavenger Hunt [ [link removed] ]...presented by The Learning Experience on Sunday, October 15 from noon to 2 p.m.
The Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oswego Downtown Association will host Trick-or-Treat Downtown Oswego [ [link removed] ] on Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get active and register for a spooktacular run at the FraidyCat Race [ [link removed] ] on Sunday, October 29.
The Village's trick-or-treating hours [ [link removed] ] are 3:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31. Please ensure that children trick-or-treat during this timeframe. Stay safe and only visit houses with the front door lights on.
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Calling all artists and curators
Art at Village Hall [ [link removed] ]
The Village's Cultural Arts Commission invites you to submit proposals [ [link removed] ] for the 2024 Art at Village Hall program.
The Commission is seeking artists and artists collectives interested in showcasing their work or curating exhibits in four shows throughout the 2024 season. Get more details and to apply [ [link removed] ].
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Upcoming dates
*Week of October 9 --* Final brush collection Zone B [ [link removed] ]
*October 14 --* Free Fall Shred Event [ [link removed] ]
*October 15 --* Halloween Drive-Around Scavenger Hunt [ [link removed] ]
*Week of October 16 --* Leaf collection Zones A & B [ [link removed] ]
*October 17 --* Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings [ [link removed] ]
*October 21 --* Oswego Police & Fire Joint Open House [ [link removed] ]
*Week of October 23 --* Leaf collection Zone C [ [link removed] ]
*October 28 --* Trick or Treat Downtown Oswego, Downtown Business Association [ [link removed] ]
*October 29 --* FraidyCat Race, Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce [ [link removed] ]
*October 31 --* Village of Oswego Trick-or-Treating hours [ [link removed] ]: 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
*November 7 --* Committee of the Whole & Village Board Meetings [ [link removed] ]
*November 10 --* Veterans Day(observed) Village offices closed; garbage collection unaffected.
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