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.

City Leaf Pick-Up!

November 6 – 9 (north of the Fox River)

November 13 – 17 (south of the Fox River)

Please have leaves on the curb by 7am on the Monday of your pick-up week.

City Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day, No Garbage Delay

City offices will be closed Friday, November 10^th for Veterans Day. Garbage collection will run on a normal schedule for the entire week.

CITY OF YORKVILLE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, NOVEMBER 17 & 18

Kick off the holiday season with the Yorkville Holiday Celebration on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18! This two-day celebration provides fun and holiday cheer for the entire family!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17

*Visits with Santa (3:30-5:30pm)

*YPAC Santa Dancers and Elf Jr. Performance (6:00-6:15pm)

*Yorkville High School Madrigal Singers (6:15-6:30pm)

*Parade Along Hydraulic Avenue (6:30pm)

*Tree Lighting Ceremony (Immediately After Parade)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

*Vendor Fair (9am-dusk)

*Jingle Job Fun Run (2:30pm)

*Rudolph Run 5K (4pm)

*American Legion Fireworks Viewing Party (dusk to the end of the fireworks show)

*Fireworks Show (6:30pm)

Please note all events hosted at part of the Yorkville Holiday Celebration are held in various locations throughout Yorkville. Please visit https://bit.ly/YorkvilleHolidayCelebration or contact the Recreation Department at Recreation@yorkville.il.us for more details and specific locations for each event. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, YPAC and Comcast, for helping bring Holiday Cheer to Yorkville this year!

Yorkville Holiday Celebration Holiday Races, Saturday, November 18th!

Register now at https://bit.ly/YPRDHolidayRaceRegistration

Calling all homes along the Rudolph Run and Jingle Jog race routes! Now is your time to shine in this year's Merry & Bright Light Contest!

We are seeking your help in spreading some Holiday cheer for the Rudolph Runners & Jingle Joggers and Walkers by decorating your house and yard by Saturday, November 18! Put Clark Griswold to shame with your light display for your chance to win a $25 Gift Card! So, ask Rusty to start untangling that ball of lights now and get ready to shine in this year's Merry & Bright decorating competition! For more information, a complete schedule of events and to see if your home is along one of the race routes, visit https://bit.ly/YorkvilleHolidayCelebration. For more information and details about this event please contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at Recreation@yorkville.il.us

Yorkville Holiday Celebration Parade, Friday, November 17^th at 6:30pm at Riverfront Park (131 E. Hydraulic)

Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department this year at the Yorkville Holiday Celebration in downtown Yorkville as we spread some holiday cheer with a Parade starting at 6:30pm. The parade will begin at the corner of Hydraulic Ave and Mill Street, proceed West down Hydraulic Avenue, and end at Route 47. We ask all parade spectators to view the parade on the North side of Hydraulic Ave along the sidewalk of Riverfront Park. Anyone is eligible to have a float within the parade and all interested participants are encouraged to contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department to confirm a space within the parade. Floats will be accepted the day of the parade as space allows and are encouraged to have lights illuminating their float as it will be dark during the parade.

Read with Rusty and earn FREE tickets to see the Chicago Steel through the Yorkville Public Library! October 16 thru November 12 · Ages 14 and under

The Read With Rusty program is a 4-week reading power play. It is open to children 14 years old and under. It is designed to promote a lifelong love for reading, literacy, and hockey. Read and receive a FREE ticket to the Chicago Steel hockey game at Fox Valley Ice Arena. Stop by the library to pick up your Chicago Steel Read with Rusty reading log!

Scholarships, Grants, and Loans November 7^th from 7-8pm · FREE Webinar at the Yorkville Public Library!

This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little-known asset, borrowing, and savings methods. Learn insider information on scholarships, grants, and loans to help make your college planning both successful and affordable. This webinar is recommended for parents of middle school and/or high school students. Register at: https://bit.ly/YPLscholarshipwebinar11723

An Evening of Conversation with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood on November 7^th from 7 – 8 pm at the Yorkville Public Library

Join us for an evening of conversation with Congresswoman Underwood, at which the Congresswoman will speak with the people she represents in Congress. If you want to chat about jobs, healthcare, transportation, and other needs of our community, stop by to speak with your representative. Reserve your space at https://bit.ly/YPLUnderwood11723

Storytelling, Self-Publishing, & Sandwiches with Mike Curtis, November 9^th from 6 – 7:30pm at the Yorkville Public Library

Yorkville Public Library is thrilled to announce that our very own Adult Services Director, Mike Curtis, is a published author! We could not be more proud of him and his accomplishment! Join the Yorkville Public Library's Adult Services Director, and author of Around the World in 80 Sandwiches, for this program about Mike's journey to bring the flavors and cultures of the world to his family through sandwiches. Learn about the world of sandwiches and a bit about how to share your stories by self-publishing. Grab your space today at https://bit.ly/YPLMikeCurtis11923

Breakfast With Santa! December 2^nd from 8:30am – 10:00am at the Beecher Community Building (908 Game Farm Road)

The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and Senior Services invite you and your family to join us for Breakfast with Santa! For $8 per person, families will enjoy a hot breakfast, games, crafts, activities, AND A VISIT FROM SANTA! Families will have time for a short visit with Santa so be sure to bring your camera! Pre-registration is required and everyone attending must register. Space is limited! Register today at https://bit.ly/3gNGg3U

Private Visits with Santa, December 8^th from 5 -7pm and December 9^th from 9am – 1pm at the Recreation Office (201 W. Hydraulic Avenue)

Avoid the lines, noisy crowds, and rushed encounters this year! The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department is offering your family the chance to have a private visit with Santa! For $20 per family, you will enjoy a 15-minute private encounter with Santa to check the wish lists, take pictures (professional photography not available), and make the holiday season extra magical! Don’t get caught on the naughty list and register today at https://bit.ly/3D5fj2U as space is limited!

Letters to Santa!

Santa is checking his list and wants to hear from YOU this Holiday Season! Please send your letter (include age and gender) to Santa by Monday, December 13. Santa will then read your letter and send a response by Saturday, December 24!

All letters should be addressed to:

Santa c/o

Yorkville Recreation Department

651 Prairie Pointe Dr.,

Yorkville, IL 60560

Or Drop off your letter to City Hall during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm)

Please note, this is intended for individual families. Large groups and schools will not receive replies back. For questions or more information, contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department (Recreation@yorkville.il.us)