Town of Normal Celebrates Curbside Recycling First Anniversary with Celebration

Thursday, August 15, 2013
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Uptown Circle

Schedule of Events

Parade of Carts
12:00 pm

Anniversary Ceremony
12:15 pm

Children’s Activities
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

  • Recycled Paper Making
  • Paper Sack Activity
  • Scavenger Hunt – complete the scavenger hunt to receive a prize. Girl Scouts will earn a recycle fun patch.
  • Face Painting
  • Cookies

 

Video Contest: Why Do YOU Recycle?

In 3 minutes or less, tell us the importance of recycling and why you participate in the Town of Normal curbside program. The top two winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. The first prize winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card and the runner-up will receive a $50 gift card towards an Uptown Normal store/restaurant of winner’s choice. Winners will be announced at the Curbside Recycling Anniversary Celebration on August 15, 2013 in Uptown Normal.

How to Enter:

  1. Create a 3 minutes or less video using a video camera, Smart Phone or other electronic device
  2. Submit an online entry form
  3. Email your video and name to Heather Beal ([email protected])

OR
Drop off your video at Uptown Station (Attn. Heather Beal) on a CD, DVD
or jump drive; include your name on the disk or envelope. Videos should
be left at the 2nd floor reception desk (11 Uptown Circle).

View the Contest Rules and Regulations.

For questions regarding the Why Do You Recycle Video Contest, contact:

Heather Beal
Communications Manager
[email protected]
309-454-9595