Downtown Businesses Invite You to Winter Wine Walk
Sip, stroll and shop your way through downtown with the Winter Wine Walk. This event, organized by the Downtown Wheaton Association, will be from 4-7 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 19. Featuring wine tastings at 24 downtown restaurants, shops and businesses, it’s a unique way to experience some of the many things downtown Wheaton has to offer. This event is for ages 21 and older. For more information, visit www.downtownwheaton.com.
Library Presents Sunday Concert: Gypsy Jazz & More
Grammy-nominated Don Stille performs the accordion with acclaimed violinist Daniela Bisenius as they present an eclectic blend of high energy Gypsy Jazz, Gypsy Swing, and more. The concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N Cross Street. No registration is required. For more information, see the Wheaton Public Library's website.
DuPage County Hosting Stormwater Meeting
The DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee will hold a public meeting as part of their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 5 at 7:30 a.m. in the County Board Room at 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois to allow the public to provide input as to the adequacy of the DuPage County Water Quality Program. The full DuPage County Stormwater Management Program Plan can be found on DuPage County’s website.
Commission Seeks Members
Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission seeks residents interested in joining the commission. Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission is responsible for promoting community involvement and volunteering, and they organize programs such as the Good Citizens Awards and Festival of Cultures. To apply, fill out this online application.
Holiday Light Recycling Ends Soon
If you have strands of holiday lights that you want to recycle, you have until Friday, Jan. 25 to drop them off at the Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive. There is a collection area just inside the gate, and you can drop them off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Elgin Recycling will collect the lights and recycle them for their copper and plastic parts. For more information, see the City’s website.
Snow Reminders
With possible snow forecast later in the week, please remember that parking is prohibited on City streets after 2 inches of snow accumulation. This is to allow our Public Works Department to clear streets all the way to the curb. For more snow reminders and information on the order snow plows use to clear streets, visit the City’s website.