Data Center Discussion, Halloween Preview, and more: This Week in Mahomet
Chilly temperatures and cold wind have arrived – it feels like fall in Mahomet! It’s a busy week with lots on the municipal docket, a hint of Halloween festivities, and more. Here’s what you can't miss This Week in Mahomet!
The first Leaf Collection takes place this week. All households are advised to place their materials out before 7 a.m. on Monday, October 19, regardless of their zone.
Accepted materials include leaves from trees, plus dried perennial growth and decorative grasses (less than 1 foot in length), and pine needles/cones
No soil, bagged leaves or debris, bricks or stones, or household waste
Read more guidance here
This week’s Village Board of Trustees Study Session on Tuesday, October 20 will be of interest, as the agenda includes a “Clean Cloud Energy/Data Center Wrap-up Discussion.”
Meeting time and place: 6 p.m. in the Junior High Cafeteria, 201 W. State Street
Other topics on the agenda include financial reports and updates from the Parks & Rec Department
The full agenda can be found here
Halloween is around the corner! Check out our Trunk or Treat guide here, and note these fun fall events happening at the Museum of the Grand Prairie over the weekend:
On Saturday, October 24, check out Eerie Illinois for some spooky Illinois history, plus s’mores, hayrides and other fall activities. (6-9 p.m., 950 N. Lombard Street) (More info)
Then, on Sunday, October 25, head back to Lake of the Woods for the Harvest Fest Touch-a-Truck event. You’ll be able to see and touch the big equipment used in the Forest Preserves, plus carve pumpkins and peel apples. (1-4 p.m., 950 N. Lombard Street) (More info)
A few other highlighted events...
This Monday, October 19, the monthly Community Table hosted by First Baptist Church will take place at the American Legion building (doors open 5:30 p.m., 412 E. Main Street). Come together for dinner and dessert, spiritual stories, and music. (Register here) Free
Company 421 will host their first Market Swap on Wednesday, October 21 (6:30 p.m. 421 E. Main Street). Register here to join the event, where attendees will exchange baked goods, crafts, and other creations. $10
This Thursday, October 22, the Mahomet Public Library’s Wonder Club for grades 2-5 will learn what stars are made of! This monthly event has an early afternoon session and after-school session, so be sure to register for your preferred time. (1 p.m. & 4 p.m., 1702 E. Oak Street). Free
