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April 30 Coles County Entrepreneurship Class "ClassE" Trade Show @ Emerald Acres 5-7pm
May 1 Spring Bird Walks at Douglas Hart Nature Center, 8-10am
May 1 St. Jude Skate Night at Silver Star Skate Center, 5:30-8pm
May 1 ClassE Community Leaders Breakfast @ Emerald Acres, 7am
May 2 Bagel Bites & Mattoon Made, Heritage Park with The Brat Pack
May 2-4 Mother's Day Gift and Craft Show, Cross County Mall
May 2-4 14u Hit-Men Baseball Tournament
May 2-4 Hit-Men Mattoon Invitational
May 3-4 Hit-Men 8u Tournament
May 3 Camp New Hope clean-up day, 8am-2pm
May 3 Children's Story Time at Lincoln Log Cabin, 10am
May 3 Stewardship Saturday at Warbler Ridge, 9am
May 3 Mattoon YMCA May Merriment
May 3-4 Mattoon Midwest Showcase at Emerald Acres
May 4 Mattoon Arts Council reception for featured artist Jeannie Martinson, 1-3pm at the Cross County Mall
May 6 Garden Walk at Whiteside Garden, 10am
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May 2 Jake and Mikayla live at Taco Amigos for Cinco de Mayo, 5-8pm
May 2 Razor Sharp at the Castle, 7pm
May 2 Black Vinyl at Ike's, 7pm
May 2 Absent Ground returns to Mattoon Moose, 7pm
May 2 Karaoke with Jim McBride, Rookies, 8pm-Midnight
May 3 Londyn Fultz live at Taco Amigos for Cinco de Mayo, 5-8pm
May 3 Motherlode String Band at Warren James Winery, 6pm
May 3 Klincher performs at the Uptowner, 8pm
May 3 The Castle's Saturday Night Karaoke, 9pm
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Latest News from the City of Mattoon
City Recycling Program Suspended
The City of Mattoon has been notified the recycling program has been placed on hold until further notice.
City Announces New Aggregated Electricity Rates
The City of Mattoon has obtained a new aggregated electricity rate contract for the community. Learn more, including how you can opt-in or opt-out of the contract, by reading the Electricity section of the Utilities page on the City's website: mattoon.illinois.gov/residents/utilities. https://mattoon.illinois.gov/residents/utilities/
Mayor Provides Direction for Restaurants & Bars
The Mayor issued today this letter providing direction to restaurant and bar owners who wish to reopen their establishments. Direct questions regarding the contents of this letter to the Code Enforcement office at 217-234-7367 or the City Clerk's office at 217-235-5654.
Utility Payments Update
Due to the spread of Coronavirus, the City of Mattoon will no longer accept payments directly from its customers at the Finance Office at City Hall. The options for payment are online, by phone (844-701-1148, which is printed on all bills), by mail, or by using the drop box on the north side of City Hall. Customers are encouraged to set up automatic payments by bank draft. Those wishing to set up Water and Sewer service should contact the Finance Department by phone at 217-235-5483.
Mattoon Farmers Market
Mattoon Farmers Market at Lytle Park Open every Friday, Spring through Fall, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., or while supplies last. For questions, call Lytle Park at 217-234-2464.
City of Mattoon, Public Works Yard Waste Facility Update
The City of Mattoon has installed new security cameras at the Yard Waste Facility. The City accepts leaves, limbs, grass clippings, plants, shrubs and most other forms of yard and garden waste.