Greetings! Please join me for a 4th Ward meeting on Wed., May 16, 6:30 p.m., at the Robert Crown Community Center Gymnasium, 1701 Main St., to discuss
upcoming budget and community issues, and updates from the Evanston
Police Department.
2018 Food and Yard Waste Collections
Weekly yard waste collections for the 2018 season began on April 2. As part of an expanded composting program, food waste can now "ride along" with grass clippings and leaves in plastic yard waste carts.
2018 Season Beach Tokens Now Available
Evanston beach tokens are now available for purchase for the 2018 season. The City's five public swimming beaches open on Saturday, May 26.
Beach tokens are available for purchase at the Parks, Recreation and Community Services office in the Morton Civic Center,2100 Ridge Ave., weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., and at Evanston recreation community centers during their office hours. Most centers offer extended evening or weekend office hours; please call 311 for details.
Evanston residents who meet the income requirement are eligible to participate in beach token fee assistance and the free beach token program. To learn more, please visit cityofevanston.org/recreationscholarship or call 847-448-8237.
City Seeks Input on Street Lighting Levels
The City of Evanston is evaluating options for maintaining its existingstreetlightsystem and is seeking public input on futurelightinglevels desired for new development and major public works projects. The City is committed to keeping the existing Tallmadgelightingsystem and has no plans to replace Tallmadgelightswith standard roadway-type poles.
Community members are encouraged to provide their input by completing the City’s survey, at surveymonkey.com/r/streetlightplan, bySunday, May 6. The survey is also available by phone by calling 3-1-1, or in print at the Morton Civic Center’s lobby information desk, the main Evanston Public Library, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, Robert Crown Center, Levy Center, and the Chandler-Newberger Center.
Spring Bulk Trash Pick-ups Begin April 20
The City of Evanston's Public Works Agency offers residents the free removal of up to six cubic yards of bulk garbage twice per year. Spring 2018 bulk trash pick-ups will take place on Fridays,April 20 through May 11, and are scheduled according to residents' normal refuse pick-up day.
5 Ribbon Cuttings in One Hour - Celebrate New Businesses Opening on April 21
Come join a Progressive Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony celebrating the openings of new businesses (or new locations for some of our favorite businesses) on the vibrant Dempster & Chicago corridor.
2:00 p.m.- Union Squared expansion,1307 Chicago Ave(tentative) 2:15 p.m.- FR ÍO Gelato's new space,1301 Chicago Ave 2:30 p.m.- Studio Mangiameli,614 Dempster St 2:45 p.m.- Board & Brush,802 Dempster St 3:00 p.m.- G&G Automotive Consultants, 1324 Sherman
Hiring, Retaining and Mentoring Youth Employees Workshop April 21
The Black Business Consortium Evanston Northshore (BBCENS) invites you to their quarterly workshopSat., April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.at YoFresh Cafe (635 Chicago Ave).Thismarks the first of three quarterly workshops scheduled for 2018 which are aimed to develop and grow your business.
Participate in the City's annual Earth Day and Arbor Day community clean-up event, “Clean up, Evanston!," onSat., April 21, from9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at locations throughout the city. In addition to the clean-up activities, the Evanston Ecology Center will host free, family-friendly Earth Day festivities and nature play. The City will also hold a tree planting ceremony at the Ladd Arboretum at10 a.m.to celebrate Evanston’s longstanding Tree City USA designation.
Proposed Discontinuation of CTA Bus Route #205 Chicago/Golf
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that it will hold a public hearing on the proposed discontinuance of bus route #205 Chicago/Golf. Pace routes #208 Golf Roadand #213 Green Bay Roadwill be realigned to provide alternate service.
The public hearing and presentation will be conducted onTues., April 24, 2018,4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center, Linden Room,300 Dodge Ave., Evanston.
Tacos & Beer Social: A Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, mingle with local business owners and professionals, and enjoy delicious tacos and beer! Tickets includes food and two beers. Proceeds will go towards the Evanston Latinx Business Alliance's annual¡Fiesta!community event during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sauce Walk! A Neighborhood Art & Dessert Crawl May 17
Get saucy! Join your fellow nieghbors for a celebration of arts and eats on the Main-Dempster Mile! Stroll through Pop-Up Art Galleries located inside the shops of the Mile, and sample delicious dessert bites and beverages along the way.