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Upcoming September Important Dates:

September 2 - Labor Day- All Village Offices Will be Closed

September 7- Coffee with the Board
September 9 & 23 - Board Meetings

September 21 - Electronics Recycling

September 28 - Villa Park Brewfest

For a full list of commissions meetings and other community events visit:

Calendar

Brewfest 2019

Goodbye summer, hello fall! Ring in the new season with family and friends at Villa Park Brewfest 2019 on Saturday, September 28. Sample more than 80 different styles of craft beers, listen to live music from Seven Soul, and celebrate great craft beer and the cool people that enjoy it. Join us at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth.

General Admission ticket holders: 2-5:30 p.m.

Gold Pass ticket holders early entry: 1-2 p.m.

Tickets are now available at villaparkbrewfest.com

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Paws on the Path

Join us Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Rugaard Gazebo on the Prairie Path for a free pet adoption event. Visit with adorable pets from area rescues and shop for goodies from participating vendors. There will also be a puppy pool and a kids tent with fun activities!

Thursday Night Concerts in the Park

We are so thankful for the success of our Thursday night concerts. A special thanks to the community and surrounding businesses that have made these such a success; as well as the staff with the Parks and Rec Department for putting everything together. Each concert has been more successful than the last and we are excited to see what next year's summer concerts bring.

Upcoming Villa Park Public Library Programs and Activities

The library has a variety of activities and programs for all ages over the next month, including the following (more program details and registration information can be found on the Villa Park Public Library website.) :

Library Card Design Contest: Youth ages 18 and younger are invited to submit artwork from Tuesday, September 3 through Monday, September 30. The winning designs will appear on new library cards issued by the library beginning in December. For entry guidelines, rules and prize information, please visit the library's website at: www.vppl.info
Crafty Creations with Gilda: Thurs, Sept 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Iowa Community Center. Join the library for a for a fall decor craft, fee is $15 per class.
Mystery Readers: Thurs, Sept 19, 7-8:15 p.m. Join the Mystery Readers book group as they discuss The Underground Railroad: A Novel by Colson Whitehead. Visit the first floor service desk to pick up a copy. Registration required.

CodeRED

Did you know you can sign up for the Villa Park emergency notification service right from your phone?

CodeRED allows emergency officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, test message and email regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications.

Text "VILLAPARK" to 99411 to enroll.

Job Opportunities

Check out open positions with the Village (you can also sign up for job notifications).

Upcoming Meetings

View our Calendar for details about board and commission meetings and other upcoming events throughout Villa Park.

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Questions, Comments, and Concerns
Please contact Emily Arias, the Village's Communications Specialist via email or by calling (630) 592-6082.