2023 Hometown Days Festival! THURSDAY, AUGUST 31^st - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3^rd at BEECHER COMMUNITY PARK (908 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560)

The 2023 Hometown Days Festival is a family-oriented event that provides entertainment the entire family can enjoy! We are excited to bring back again this year the past favorites including the Ultimate Air Dogs Competition, Baby Contest, Bags Tournament, Big Band & BBQ, Adult Date Night, Pride and Joy Car Show, and an exciting lineup of Musical Entertainment. Festival admission is free. Please visit the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Facebook Page for up-to-date festival information. Visit the festival website at https://www.yorkville.il.us/459/Hometown-Days-Festival for a full schedule of events!

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at Hometown Days - Saturday, Sept. 2 9am-4pm & Sunday, Sept. 3 10am-4pm – At the Yorkville Public Library

Save the date for the Friends of the Library annual Used Book Sale at this year’s Hometown Days Celebration! Grab a stack of 10 books for $10 or less! Come and find your next adventure among our tables! With an expansive variety of books, puzzles, and DVDs to choose from, there’s something here for everyone!

City Office’s Closed Monday, September 4^th in Observance of Labor Day

City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4^th. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 5^th.

Garbage Delayed Due to the Labor Day Holiday

Due to Labor Day on Monday September 4^th, garbage pick-up will be delayed by one day that week. For example, if your garbage normally is collected on Monday, it will be collected on Tuesday instead. Normal Friday pick-up will be Saturday.

Yorkville StoryWalk Kick-Off - September 20 · 4:30-6:30pm – At the Jr. Women’s Club Park (1267 Taus Cir.)

Mark your calendars for our Annual Free Fall Event when we reveal the new title and unveil the story at the park! The event is hosted by the Yorkville Educational Foundation, Yorkville School District 115, and the Yorkville Public Library. You won’t want to miss it! It will have music, raffles, and a celebration of a story! We will also have frozen treats from The Ice Cream Place available for purchase! More information can be found at https://www.yef115.org/storywalk?1692367636

Flags of Valor

Honor a veteran or servicemember by sponsoring a flag during this year’s Flags of Valor program. All proceeds from flag sponsorship are donated back to the Yorkville American Legion Post 489. Flags are available now for sponsorship ($30/flag) and will be displayed in Town Square November 1-12th. For full details and sponsorship, visit Yorkville.il.us/FlagsofValor.

Yorkville Scarecrow Walk - On display September 29 – October 31

The Scarecrow Walk is BACK this fall and we are inviting you to show off your creativity and submit a scarecrow! Individual families and businesses are encouraged and welcome to participate. Scarecrows can be simple, extravagant, spooky, or fun - just be creative! Please note, all scarecrows must be family friendly. The Scarecrow Walk is located in the woods on the Eastern end of Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville) and will be available beginning September 29th throughout the month of October. Please contact the Recreation Department at recreation@yorkville.il.us with any questions or visit https://www.yorkville.il.us/712/Scarecrow-Walk!

English Language Learners Open House - September 9 · 11am-3pm - At the Yorkville Public Library – Adult Services Department

New to the community? New to the country? Looking to learn English?

The Yorkville Library is starting a conversation-based English Language Learners program for adults. Come to our open house to meet our volunteers and find out more about this exciting new program!

¿Nuevo en la comunidad? ¿Nuevo en el país? ¿Quieres aprender inglés?

La biblioteca de Yorkville está iniciando un programa de aprendizaje del idioma inglés para adultos basado en la conversación. ¡Venga a nuestra jornada de puertas abiertas para conocer a nuestros voluntarios y obtener más información sobre este nuevo y emocionante programa!

Your Friend in Health: Health & Wellness Program - Traffic Light Eating - September 13 · 11am-12:15pm – At the Yorkville Public Library – Adult Services Department

Do you wish you had a simple way to train yourself how to make healthy food choices? This is an interactive class in healthy eating made simple. Participants will learn how to categorize food as well as the basics of label reading. By the end, they’ll feel more confident about making decisions at the grocery store for themselves and their families.

Reserve your space early at https://bit.ly/YPLyourfriendinhealth91323

Hands-On Weaving - September 16 · Adult Program 11:00am & Youth Program 1:00pm – At the Yorkville Public Library

Meet members of the Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild and their looms on Saturday, September 16 at our Yorkville library. You’ll see how weavers work at their looms and hear them describe the art and the craft of weaving, touch on the history (including women's roles – women wove the sails that caught the wind that brought the Vikings to England). Everyone will each have an opportunity to weave. There will be several different kinds of looms, with experienced weavers to guide your hands.

Register today:

Adult Program: https://bit.ly/YPLadultweaving91623

Youth Program: https://bit.ly/YPLyouthweaving91623

Healthy Cooking with Jess Series - September 18, October 16, and November 20 – At the Yorkville Public Library

Join us for a monthly series on nutrition and wellness after retirement and beyond with certified Wholistic Health Coach Jess Stewart! Learn about nutritionally dense foods, which foods can help you feel your best, food energetics, and how to add joyful movements to your day!

Register for each session individually.

September 18: https://bit.ly/YPLhealthycooking91823

October 16: https://bit.ly/YPLhealthycooking101623

November 20: https://bit.ly/YPLhealthycooking112023

2023 Hometown Days Festival! THURSDAY, AUGUST 31st - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd at BEECHER COMMUNITY PARK (908 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560)