Scarecrows Wanted! Submit your design idea NOW and be part of one of the most anticipated fall events of the year!

The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department's Scarecrow Walk is back, and we want to see your best scarecrow creations! Are you ready to unleash your creativity this fall?! Fill out the Idea Form now! https://www.yorkville.il.us/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-3/Scarecrow-Idea-Form-74

After receiving approval, all scarecrows must be dropped off by Monday, September 22nd in the parking lot of City Hall (651 Prairie Pointe Dr, Yorkville) between Noon-4:30p to be added to the walk. The Scarecrow Walk is located in the woods on the Eastern end of Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville) and will be available September 26th through the month of October! Happy Fall!

Late Fall Soccer Scrimmage League Registration Opens Soon! Don't Miss Out! Registration: September 15 – September 26

Late Fall Soccer Scrimmage League Registration Now Open Through September 26

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Are you not ready for soccer to end this year? Join the Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department’s Late Fall Soccer Scrimmage League! This league is designed to further develop your soccer skills in a fun recreational atmosphere specifically on Saturdays only for four weeks from October 25 – November 15! Teams will meet for an hour and fifteen minutes on Saturdays. The first 30 minutes will consist of a practice with your team and the last forty-five minutes will consist of a scrimmage! Questions? Contact us at Athletics@Yorkville.il.us!

Yorktoberfest – Friday September 26th and Saturday September 27th at Riverfront Park!

Flags of Valor 2025 - Recognize and honor a veteran in your life by sponsoring a flag!

The Yorkville American Legion Post 489 invites you to honor our nation and all of the veterans who have served with the 2025 Yorkville Flags of Valor as American Flags are displayed at Town Square during the week of Veterans Day. A flag can be sponsored for $30 a flag and will include a keepsake ribbon and option to personalize a tag in honor of a veteran. This flag will be displayed at Town Square (301 N Bridge, Yorkville) starting Monday, November 3 - Friday, November 14. To sponsor a flag or flags please visit https://ilyorkvilleweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=797020.

Make the Yorkville Rudolph Run and Jingle Jog Your New Family Holiday Tradition!

Register now at https://ilyorkvilleweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=721605,721606

Join us on November 22 for the ultimate festive event! Kick off your holiday season with the 1-mile Jingle Jog Family Fun Run at 10:00am and the Yorkville Rudolph Run 5K at 12:30pm. Enjoy free Santa visits from 9:00-Noon. Make memories while giving back to your community! A portion of the proceeds from both Holiday Races supports local families through the Knights of Columbus Helping Hands Program.

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring local individuals for part-time jobs for the Yorkville Special Census

This is a great opportunity to earn some extra money while helping our community count everyone accurately! Please share this with friends and family who might be looking for work. We appreciate your help!

Check out these open positions:

Field Manager: Make $28.50/hour while over-seeing work performed in the field! Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/839220900

Field Representative: Make $22.50/hour while meeting people in the community! Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/839220700

Field Supervisor: Lead a team and earn $26/hour! Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/839220800

Clerk: Engage residents for $22.50/hour! Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/839220600

September 29^th – October 3^rd is Groot Amnesty Week (White Goods/Bulk Items)

This is the second 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

Paying for College: What's Changing and What You can Do Webinar - Wed. September 23 · 6:30pm · Adults 18+ · Virtual Zoom Event

Learn what you need to know to get started planning for college. Great for parents of 7th through 12th graders. Complimentary personal college planning session included!! This workshop will explore recent changes in financial aid that may impact how much parents will pay for college and how they can adjust to these shifts. Actionable strategies to reduce costs and make informed decisions based on each college's financial aid formulas will be shared. Parents will leave with tools to predict their financial aid outcomes, avoid excess debt, and better navigate the evolving world of higher education financing. Register at https://foxly.link/yorkvillelyon

Free Hix Bros. Ukulele Band Concert at the Yorkville Public Library is back! October 6 · 5:30-6:30pm · FREE

All Ages Register at https://tinyurl.com/3p2u5bpu

AN EVENT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS! DRUM ROLL please.......The one and only Hix Bros. Ukulele Band! Come out and enjoy a lively performance with a set list that includes music for everyone (the young and the young at heart!) such as, Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Chesney, Van Morrison, Queen, Chris Stapleton, The Beatles...and many more! "We play stuff that you wouldn't hear other uke bands play, and sometimes the audiences are surprised to see a bunch of old people singing these songs." said Carl Hix, who has been teaching music since 1969. (Though we didn't see any old people at last year’s event, just an incredibly talented group of musicians!)

Get ready, music lovers! The Hix Bros. Ukulele Band is coming to town, and you won't want to miss it! Join us on October 6th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Yorkville Public Library for an unforgettable performance by your favorite Ukulele Band. This wonderful music group started as a small club at a family-owned business, but over time has evolved into a talented and entertaining music ensemble that performs at fairs and festivals all over the Chicago area. So, grab your friends and family and get ready to tap your feet to the catchy tunes of the Hix Bros. Ukulele Band!

To read more about Hix Bros. Ukulele Band, check out the article is the recent issue of The Hub: The Hub, Issue 1: Summer 2025 - https://tinyurl.com/ewsehzpa

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Maker Tuesdays Are BACK - Join us the 4th Tuesday of each month for an exciting new maker program and unleash your creativity! September 23 · 10am OR 5pm · Age: Adult at the Yorkville Public Library

We are excited to announce that Maker Tuesdays Are back! Looking to unleash your creative side? Join us for Maker Tuesdays, our adult crafting program where you can learn new skills and create beautiful projects. Our experienced instructors are local artists, crafters, and makers, who will guide you through each step, so you can leave with a finished masterpiece. Come join our community of makers and connect with others who share your passion for crafting. Sign up today for Maker Tuesdays and let your creativity soar! Registration is required for these programs.
September 23 · Sun Printing: A Cyanotype Workshop

Participants will learn a method of printing that produces beautiful and distinctive blueprints. We will create these prints using pre-treated fabric and sunlight. Finishing ideas will be given for the final results.

Registration:

10am-Noon - https://tinyurl.com/4m347966

5-7pm - https://tinyurl.com/284vmxh7

Upcoming Maker Tuesdays:

October 28: Japanese Book Binding

November 25: No-Sew Folded Fabric Ornaments