Property Taxes, Undefeated Bulldogs, Bargain Hunting and More: This Week in Mahomet October 12-18

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It's another busy week in Mahomet with opportunities to gather with friends, learn about where you live, shop for a bargain, and root on the Bulldogs.

On Monday, October 12, the Museum of the Grand Prairie will host an Indigenous People’s Day Service Learning event (9:30 a.m., 950 N. Lombard Street). There will be a presentation about the land and its indigenous people, followed by a service activity focused on harvesting seeds for future restoration. (More info) Free
A regular Village Board of Trustees Study Session will take place this Tuesday, October 13 (6 p.m., 503 E. Main Street). The main agenda item for this meeting is a discussion of the Preliminary Tax Levy. More information can be found in the meeting packet, which includes a thorough memo providing background on tax levies and how they are calculated (pages 3-19, with a narrative explanation pages 16-19). Free
Elementary-aged Pokémon fans can head to the Mahomet Public Library on Wednesday, October 14 for Elementary Explorers Pokémon Club (1:30 p.m., 1702 E. Oak Street). Remember that Wednesday is an early dismissal from M-S schools, which bumps this event up to 1:30 p.m. Free
Yellow & Co. will celebrate teachers with a Teachers Only After-Conference Social this Thursday, October 15, following a busy slate of parent-teacher conferences (7:30 p.m., 1830 Patton Drive). No registration required! Free
The undefeated Varsity Football Team plays Bloomington High School at home this Friday, October 16 at Frank Dutton Field (7 p.m., 302 W. State Street). And it's Senior Night!
On Saturday, October 17, Briks will host its monthly Mahjong Brunch (10 a.m., 1705 Patton Drive). Sign up as a group of 4 or individual to learn about and play this popular game! (Register here) Free

Also of note this weekend:

The Community-Wide Garage Sales will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday October 15-17. Check back on Everything Mahomet this Wednesday for the Shopper’s Guide!
The Library Book Sale will take place this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 15-18. Find a bargain at this biannual used book sale! (More info)