Village of Riverwoods

10/16/2026

Riverwoods Fall Fest

Get ready for a Fall-tastic afternoon!
Sunday, October 25, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
At the Deerfield Golf Course, 1201 Saunders Road, Riverwoods

Entertainment & Activities
Balloon twister, face painter, caricature artist, pumpkin decorating, crafts, scavenger hunt, live music, great food, and much more! Stay tuned for additional activities!

www.riverwoods.gov/rc/page/2026-fall-fest-102526

10/13/2026

10/10/2026

Riverwoods Employee Spotlight | Jamese Scott

Jamese joined the Finance Department in December 2026. As the Accounting Manager, she plays an important behind-the-scenes role in keeping the Village’s financial operations running smoothly. Her responsibilities include managing General Ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and coordinating preparations for the Village’s annual audit.

She brings nine years of municipal accounting experience, most of which was with the City of Lake Forest, where she was part of a team that received the Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Triple Crown Award for four consecutive years. She is also a member of the GFOA.

Jamese holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Her experience in governmental accounting, financial reporting, and account reconciliation, combined with her analytical approach and attention to detail, helps her identify discrepancies and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Village’s financial records, supporting clear and transparent financial reporting.

Although much of her work happens behind the scenes, Jamese plays an important role in supporting the Village and serving the Riverwoods community. Providing accurate and transparent financial information, assisting residents and businesses with account-related matters, and making helpful financial information available are all part of her commitment to service.

Jamese describes Riverwoods as a unique municipality that she has come to love. Her favorite aspect is working within a close-knit community where her work has a direct impact.

When not working with numbers, she enjoys writing and listening to audiobooks.

10/05/2026

2026 Reuse-O-Rama, a Great Success

Thank you to all the Reuse-O-Rama volunteers, everyone who made donations, the RPC, SWALCO and the Village of Riverwoods for making this year's event possible.

The Reuse-O-Rama event collected a grand total of 3,532 lbs or 1.766 US tons! Collected items included clothes, textiles, accessories, household linens, backpacks/duffels, stuffed animals, shoes, books, bikes and helmets, musical Instruments, fire extinguishes, auto batteries, detectors, eyeglasses, hearing aids/accessories, U.S. flags, keys, holiday lights, I-Pass transponders, pet supplies (including leashes, collars, harnesses, pet bed and small dog carriers), writing instruments, styrofoam and plastic bags.

Collected items will be reused, recycled, and donated. Every donation goes a long way to making this world a cleaner, better place.

10/03/2026

Arts & Riverwoods
October 3–4, 2026, 10 AM–4 PM

Arts & Riverwoods, brought to you by the Riverwoods Resident Association (RRA), brings a thoughtfully curated collection of talented local artists and their original work.

Eleven artists. Eleven very different creative voices. One fantastic weekend of art right here in Riverwoods. The RRA is welcoming back some much-loved artists along with several incredible new faces, bringing everything from painting and photography to ceramics, jewelry, mosaics, wood and sculpture.

Come meet the artists, hear the stories behind their work and perhaps discover something you simply have to take home.

Visit rrasite.org for more information.

10/03/2026

Community Survey Results
Presentation to Board of Trustees October 6

hank you to everyone who participated in the Village of Riverwoods Community Survey. Your feedback will help the Village better understand community priorities and inform future decisions.

The results of the 2026 Community Survey will be presented to the Board of Trustees at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, October 6, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be recorded and available on the website by the end of day Wednesday, October 7.

09/26/2026

Saturday & Sunday, October 3–4, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
Free & open to the public

Come experience the art, meet the artists, and enjoy something uniquely Riverwoods.

Visit rrasite.org for more information.

09/23/2026

Reuse-O-Rama | Sat, Sept 26 from 10am-1pm at Village Hall
https://www.riverwoods.gov/rc/page/reuse-o-rama-sat-sept-26-10am-1pm-village-hall

09/22/2026

Community Garden Kick-Off Event | April 25, 2026 at 9:00am
https://www.riverwoods.gov/rc/page/community-garden-kick-event-april-25-2026-900am