Halloween in Hopkins is October 26

Break out your costumes a couple days early and head downtown for Halloween in Hopkins on Saturday, October 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring trick-or-treating along Mainstreet, a Haunted Jail Tour at the Hopkins Police Department, a pet costume contest, kids games and more. 

Buckthorn Bust Volunteer Opportunity is November 2

Join the City of Hopkins for a volunteer event to remove buckthorn and learn how to manage it on Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Hiawatha Oaks Preserve. Buckthorn is an invasive shrub that outcompetes native plants and takes over forest floors, preventing other plant regeneration. This invasive species has become an increasingly large problem in the Midwest and management is key for the health of our city’s environment. Learn more about buckthorn and sign-up to volunteer.

Energy Bill Assistance Available

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County offers an Energy Assistance Program to help families reduce utility expenses through grants paid to their utility providers. If you need help with your utility bills, find more information or apply on the Community Action Partnership website. 

Take Note: Garbage Collection Schedule Changes Week of December 23

A very early heads up for our Hopkins residential garbage customers: The collection schedule for the week of December 23 may be a bit confusing due to the Christmas holiday, so we want to get the information out now:

• Monday, December 23: Normal pick-up
• Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday December 25: City offices are closed, so there will be no garbage and organics pick-up
• Thursday, December 26: Pick-up for Tuesday and Wednesday routes
• Friday, December 27: Pick-up for Thursday routes.

Additional reminders will be posted as the dates get closer. 

Meetings & Events

• November 12, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting

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