With Dominick's closing and the store's employees facing an uncertain future, please join your neighbors for a reception at the store this Friday to express appreciation for the people who have served our neighborhood so well for so many years.

Thank You Reception
Dominick's, 2748 Green Bay Road
Friday, December 20, 2:00 to 5:00 pm (covering two shifts of employees)

Please drop by for hellos and thanks, and to serve coffee and treats to the Dominick's staff, while enjoying locally-sourced live music.  If you are able, please bring baked goods or snacks to share. 

Thank you, and thank you to Pat Maunsell for putting this in motion. (story credit: Jane Grover)

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Refuse and recycling will not be collected on Tuesday, December 24 or Wednesday, December 25. Collection for Tuesday will take place on Thursday, December 26; collection for Wednesday will take place on Friday, December 27; and collection for Thursday will take place on Saturday, December 28.

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

Refuse and recycling will not be collected on Wednesday, January 1. Collections will resume on Thursday, January 2 and will occur one day later than usual that week.

Holiday tree pick-up schedule

City crews will pick up holiday trees beginning December 30, 2013 through January 31, 2014. This five-week window provides residents the flexibility to take down their trees when it’s convenient. Trees will be picked up on the same day of the week as residents’ normal refuse and recycling.

All trees should be placed on the parkway, in between the street and the sidewalk. They will not be picked up from alleys or private property. Residents are asked to remove all lights and decorations from trees, and to not place them in plastic bags. These materials can damage equipment used to convert trees into mulch.

First Night Evanston will return this year after an eight-year hiatus, and you’re invited!

On Dec. 31, 2013, activities will center around Raymond Park at Chicago Ave. and Grove Street and the neighboring venues including Music Institute of Chicago, Lake Street Church, First Congregational Church, First Presbyterian Church, Immanuel Lutheran, and the North Shore Hotel ballroom. You’ll have your choice of 40 musical performances, magicians, puppetry, dance bands, food trucks, and activities for all ages.

Admission to the performance venues requires a button worn on the lapel, selling for under $20. The event location’s proximity to downtown Evanston restaurants means patrons can eat and drink when and where they wish as they participate in the evening’s festivities. Food trucks in Raymond Park will be serving up delicious grab-n-go food. Check out FirstnightEvanston.org for schedule and lineup information, or to purchase a button.