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Special brush collection starts Monday, Aug. 16

A tidy brush pile

The Village of Oswego's Public Works Department will collect brush caused by recent storm damage beginning Monday, Aug. 16. All brush resulting from storm damage must be placed neatly at the curb, with all cut ends facing the same direction, by 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16.

Crews will make one pass down each street and?will not return for brush that is not placed out on time. Residents are asked to be patient as the collection may take multiple days to complete. Get details.


Save the date for our grand opening Aug. 19

Join us on Aug. 19 for a Grand Opening Celebration

It went from concept to reality in just two years. Next week, Oswego?s new entertainment venue opens with a community celebration and an unveiling of the venue?s new moniker. The public is invited to the grand opening of the new venue at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, at the north end of Station Drive, Oswego.

Guests will enjoy light refreshments, a performance by the Bree Gordon Band, and the official announcement of the venue?s new name.?Get details and RSVP.?

The Greatest Showman

Tonight!?The Greatest Showman?

Shout out to our sponsors, MetroNet, providing free bottled water and $5 off your two-taco order at Freddie's Off the Chain, which will be on site. Good for the first 100 patrons in the door!

The birth of show business itself is celebrated in this biopic about the life of P.T. Barnum, the visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.?Mark your calendars and join us for Movies in the Park:?The Greatest Showman,?tonight,?Thursday, Aug. 12.?The film?begins at twilight, between 8:45 and 9:05 p.m. Entry starts at 6 p.m. with live music provided by the Fox River Academy rock ensembles starting at 6:30 p.m. Get details.

VetFest logo

Aug. 26-29: Vet Fest 141

Vince Neil and LoCash headline

Vet Fest 141 comes to Oswego's new entertainment venue Aug. 26-29, featuring LoCash headlining Friday night and Vince Neil of Motley Crue headlining Saturday night. This event is produced by the Vet Fest 141 organization. Proceeds from Vet Fest 141 benefit local veterans organizations, and a carnival will also provide fun for all ages.?Learn more and buy tickets!

Want more?

Visit www.oswegoil.org/amphitheater?for the full calendar of events happening this fall.?


Subdivision

Give us feedback on proposed new building and development ordinances

In partnership with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, the Village of Oswego has created a set of recommendations for the Oswego Unified Development Ordinance -- a new rulebook for every kind of building and development code in Oswego. Check out the new Recommendations Memo and leave your feedback.


Upcoming dates

  • Thursday, Aug. 12 - Movies in the Park:?The Greatest Showman. Details.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 17 -?Village Board, 7 p.m. and Committee of the Whole, 6 p.m. Watch live.
  • Thursday, Aug. 19 - Amphitheater Grand Opening, 4:30 p.m. Details.?
  • Aug. 26-29 - VetFest 141 with headliners Vince Neil and LoCash. Buy tickets.?


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