Yorkville St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Saturday, March 16th!

It’s time to get out and celebrate! Join the United City of Yorkville in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 16! Head to downtown Yorkville for a celebration packed with activities and events the entire family can enjoy! Discover new parks and find the pot of gold at the annual Lucky Leprechaun Hunt city park scavenger hunt! Bring your family and friends to watch the annual Irish Parade or join in the fun by entering your own float! Get festive and run in Southbank Original BBQ's 8th annual RUN S.O.B. RUN 5K to support CASA Kendall County - race and registration details available at https://bit.ly/runsobrun5k. Check out the music, food and other festive activities hosted at several of Yorkville’s restaurants and businesses! For more information or to sponsor the event, visit https://bit.ly/3HWwkjJ or contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at Recreation@yorkville.il.us!

**SCHEDULE OF EVENTS**

RUN SOB RUN 5K 9AM

Register Now at https://bit.ly/runsobrun5k

LUCKY LEPRACHAUN HUNT 9AM-NOON

Ever tried finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? The Leprechaun has hidden a pot of gold in one of the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department’s parks and it’s up to you to follow the clues to find it!

LIVE MUSIC

Procession Brass Band (10:15-10:45am)

Various Bars & Restaurants

IRISH PARADE 11AM

Grab your green shirts and shamrocks to watch this festive parade go down East Hydraulic Ave! All businesses and organizations are welcome to participate by entering a float.

CLOVER COURT CONTEST

Wear your festive best and see if you will be crowned to this year's Clover Court! This competition is for the most festively dressed and will be held at the Riverfront Park Pavilion following the parade. May the luck o' the Irish be with you! For more information and a list of categories to be crowned, visit https://bit.ly/YorkvilleStPatricksDay

FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS

Continue the celebration throughout the day at several Yorkville Bars & Restaurants!

March 25^th – 29^th is Groot Amnesty Week (White Goods/Bulk Items)

This is the first pick-up Groot conducts (1 in the spring and 1 in the fall) annually. Please note that all White Goods/Bulk items must be on the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular garbage day. Only 1 pass will be made. During your normal garbage day, you may place out for collection an unlimited amount of white goods and bulk items for no additional charge. Please see our website for detailed information: https://www.yorkville.il.us/159/White-Goods

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA - Saturday, March 23^rd!

Two sessions to choose from this year:

Session 1 begins at 9am
Session 2 begins at 10:30am

The hunt is on for an EGG-cellent adventure at Town Square Park (301 N Bridge St, Yorkville) on Saturday, March 23! Families will have a hoppin’ good time as they hunt for eggs (maximum of 10 eggs/child) and visit with the Easter Bunny! Plus, each child attending will receive an activity bag with crafts, activities, and candy to continue the fun at home! The event costs $10/child. Register now at https://bit.ly/YorkvilleEggHunt

Calling ALL Residents of Yorkville! Library Community Survey Now Open!

Your voice matters! The Yorkville Public Library is inviting you to take part in a short and impactful survey available now through March 31. By sharing your thoughts and ideas, you have the opportunity to shape the future of our beloved library. Your feedback will guide the development of our strategic plan for the next 5 years, ensuring that our services and resources align with the needs and preferences of our community. Together, let's build a better library experience for everyone in Yorkville. Please take a few moments to complete the survey and make your voice heard by visiting https://bit.ly/YPLCommunitySurvey. Your input is invaluable in helping us create a vibrant and inclusive space that caters to the diverse interests and aspirations of our community. Join us in shaping the future of the Yorkville Public Library! Complete your survey today! #YorkvilleLibrarySurvey

Library Community Art Project

We need your help!! The Yorkville Public Library is hosting four creative sessions by age group (adults, teens, kids, and all ages) to allow each participant to decorate one piece of a collage that will be assembled by local artists to create one (large) piece of community art in the library. Each group will be given pieces of the collage and the medium for that group. They will also receive instructions on how to proceed. Don’t worry, you do not need to be an artist to participate. If you can color, you can do this! Come create your piece of the project! Please note the dates for each age group. While this is a free event, registration is required, and space is limited. Registration can be found for each age group on the Yorkville Public Library Calendar of Events at https://bit.ly/YPLCalendarofEvents.

• All Ages - March 20th 4:00- 5:00pm

Library Road Trip is Back! March 23^rd – April 30^th

Where will your adventure begin? Join us for the 2024 Library Road Trip starting March 23^rd! Passports will be available at the Yorkville Public Library, and at any participating library March 23-April 30. Visit as many of the participating libraries and get your passport stamped as you go, then return your passport to your home library by April 30^th for a chance to win prizes! A list of participating libraries, addresses, and a QR code to Google Maps will be printed on the passport to help you plan your road trip!

Book Your Table: A Tablescape Fundraiser for our Community! Saturday, April 6^th from 10am – 3pm at the Yorkville Public Library

Join us at the Yorkville Public Library on April 6 to enjoy 12 beautiful, creatively decorated tables designed by community members. All proceeds from this event benefit local charities, organizations, and the Library. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite table and support their favorite charities too! Tickets are $10 per person, and will be available in advance at the Circulation desk inside the Yorkville Library, and at the door the day of the event. Please contact the library directly with any questions.

City Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday, March 29^th

City offices will be closed Friday, March 29^th for Good Friday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 1^st. Garbage collection will run on a normal schedule for the entire week.

Yorkville St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Saturday, March 16th!

March 25th – 29th is Groot Amnesty Week (White Goods/Bulk Items)

EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA - Saturday, March 23rd!