Insider Edition 80 | November 26, 2024 | | |
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Hello Windsor!
This past week we experienced a record amount of rain with rivers and creeks overflowing causing road flooding and hazardous driving conditions.
I want to thank the Public Works employees especially the Streets division with assistance from other Windsor departments who stood vigilant day and night to keep our Town safe. This event reminds us that as a community we must be prepared to respond quickly and safely.
Have a plan in place, meet your neighbors – talk to them, have a go bag packed, charge your equipment, and know your evacuation zone.
I hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and that the holidays are filled with joy, love, and laughter.
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In this edition of the Insider:
Town Offices Closed
Winter Recreation Guide
SCRR Holiday Collection Schedule
Keep People Housed
Cardboard Bin Locations
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Letters to Santa
Holiday Celebration
Windsor Police Toy Drive
Holiday Cooking
Household Hazardous Waste Event
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Town offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. During the office closure please find below helpful contact information. | |
SCRR HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE | | |
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SCRR will be closed on
Thursday, November 28
in observance of Thanksgiving.
Collection services on Thursday and Friday
will be delayed by one day.
Regular service will resume the following week.
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Are you behind on rent, mortgage, utilities, or other housing-related expenses?
Do you need financial assistance?
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Keep People Housed provides free financial assistance and legal support to eligible households. Whether you need help with rent, utilities, eviction notices, or other emergency needs, Keep People Housed can help!
For more information email the Town of Windsor’s non-profit partner
Reach For Home at info@reachforhome.org or call 707-433-6161.
Apply for services starting December 16 at www.keeppeoplehoused.org
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Cardboard Drop-off Locations
Town of Windsor:
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(NEW) Huerta Gym at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 200
Windsor Unified School District school sites:
- Brooks Elementary School at 750 Natalie Drive
- Cali Calmecac Language Academy at 9491 Starr Road
- Mattie Washburn Elementary School at Pleasant Avenue
- Windsor Middle School at 9500 Brooks Road South
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Grab your paper, pencils, and crayons, and tell Santa what you have been up to this year! Parents and helpers: Please include your child's name in the letter and a self-addressed and stamped return envelope to receive a reply from the North Pole.
We want to thank our elves at the Parks & Recreation Department for helping Santa get all the children’s letters again this year.
Santa’s Mailbox will remain open through December but the deadline to "mail" your letter to the North Pole for a reply is
Thursday, December 17.
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The 23rd Annual Holiday Celebration will be held on
Thursday, December 5
5 PM to 8 PM
on the Town Green.
Join the Town for musical performances by local youth, food and gift vendors, children’s holiday activities, cookie decorating, and much more! The celebratory evening includes the lighting of the tree by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and a special Hanukkah Menorah dedication.
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We have added a new area and tradition to enjoy -Posada! This festive event area will include traditional Mexican food and craft vendors, a Posada Procession, and music by Mariachi Torres at the stage after the tree lights.
Holiday Celebration also kicks off the month of lights and cheer at the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove hosted by People4Parks Windsor. For more information, please visit: www.townofwindsor.com/specialevents
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Join the Windsor Police Department for our annual Pack the Patrol Car - Toy Drive!
Your contribution of new and unwrapped toys will bring joy to local families in need, making their holidays brighter.
The Police Department will be at the
The 23rd Annual Holiday Celebration will be held on
Thursday, December 5
5 PM to 8 PM
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We've made it easy if you cannot attend the holiday event but would still like to support your community.
Collection barrels are available in the Windsor Police Department lobby, where you can drop off your donations at your convenience. We will be collecting toys until December 13. All donated toys will be distributed through the Windsor Community Holiday Food and Toy Drive by the Windsor Community Circle.
We look forward to seeing you at the Tree Lighting! Your generosity will bring joy to many families this holiday season.
Thank you, and Happy Holidays!
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When cooking up your holiday meals, remember that pouring fats, oil, or grease (FOG) down the drain can damage your home's plumbing system and clog the municipal sewer system.
Instead, please properly dispose of FOG by wiping small amounts into the trash or pouring larger amounts into a closed container and dropping them off at a designated cooking oil recycling drop-off location.
Learn more about FOG and find a recycling drop-off location at
https://zerowastesonoma.gov/materials/oil-cooking-grease....
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE EVENT | |
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Windsor collection event on December 10
Do you have unused fertilizer, pesticides, pool chemicals, flammable liquids, lightbulbs, or batteries that are sitting around that you want to get rid of? Zero Waste Sonoma will host an HHW event on Tuesday, December 10, by appointment only.
For more information on items collected or to schedule an appointment please visit Zero Waste Sonoma
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Come Join Us!
The Town of Windsor is active with events year-round.
The following Town links will provide you with dates and event details to "mark your calendar".
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The Town of Windsor is looking for talented people.
For information on open positions, click here for the full list. If you have questions about working for the Town, please reach out to our Human Resources team at hr@townofwindsor.com.
Join our team! Go here to apply.
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Here are some public meetings and workshops we would love for you to participate in. For more information on the agenda, view the meeting, or the recording click on the meeting link. | |
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Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 838-1000
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