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Dear Friends,
I hope this newsletter finds you well. As always, my goal is to keep all neighbors in our ward informed about city news, upcoming events and opportunities they can benefit from. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to contact me directly at pbraithwaite@cityofevanston.org, or 847-801-9386.
This Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Evanston will host a citywide "Community Clean-up." Individual volunteers and community groups can sign up to help clean up any of 10 different sites across Evanston. Free green refuse bags are also available to residents at locations across the city for those who wish to clean up their own property or neighborhood. Read more about the "Community Clean-up" and other upcoming events, meetings and opportunities below.
As a reminder, I host ward meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Ward meetings are your opportunity to share concerns and discuss issues that impact our ward and the greater community. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center/School District 65, 1500 McDaniel Ave. I hope you can join us!
I ask that you please spread the word in the community about this newsletter. If you or someone you know would like to be added to this newsletter, please follow the link: cityofevanston.org/newsletter.
Thank you and take care,
Ald. Peter Braithwaite
 Help make Evanston and the 2nd Ward sparkle this spring by joining the City's "Community Clean-up" on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers can choose to help clean up any of 10 designated city sites. Free green refuse bags will be on hand and at locations across the city for residents interested in cleaning up their own property or neighborhood. Learn more and participate >>>
Following the "Community Clean-up," join the City's Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Festivities include an honorary tree planting; art; recycling, compost and rain barrel displays; games and more. Food and refreshments will be available.
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 Evanston residents and visitors were heavy users of the City’s newest electric car charging station during its first month of service.
From February 22 through March 22, the dual connection charging station installed in the Maple Avenue Garage, located at 1800 Maple Ave., was used for nearly 80 individual charging sessions. The average session lasted three hours and users received a notification when their car was fully charged.
2nd Ward Alderman Peter Braithwaite encouraged City staff to install the first of the latest generation stations in the Maple Avenue Garage. Braithwaite said, “Due to the prime location of the Maple Parking Garage, guests from the adjacent Hilton Garden Inn and visitors to the nearby shops and entertainment venues can charge their vehicles while they spend time and money in downtown Evanston.” More >>>
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 Bring your unwanted functioning and non-functioning electronics items to the Evanston Plaza parking lot, 1968 Dempster St., on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dispose of unwanted electronics, such as laptops, televisions, cell phones and speakers, while helping charities, such as Amigos de las Americas, a volunteer abroad program in which several ETHS students have participated or are participating.
Amigos volunteers will be at Evanston Plaza to help you unload your items! The event is sponsored by Amigos de las Americas, USMe and BLH Computers. More >>>
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 The City of Evanston's Economic Development Division is pleased to announce a free social media webinar for the Evanston business community on Thursday, May 1 at 1 p.m.
This live 75-minute webinar is designed for beginner to intermediate social media coordinators and will provide information about how the City and Economic Development Division use social media to promote Evanston businesses, explain the resources the City provides, and give best practices for local businesses to enhance their social media presence. Learn more and register >>>
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 A community meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m., at the Erie Community Center, 1285 Hartrey Ave., to discuss a proposed sidewalk on Pitner Ave., between Greenleaf St. and Dempster St., and on Dempster St., between Pitner Ave. and Hartrey Ave. More >>>
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 As part of the process to update Evanston's citywide Bike Plan, a second and final workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Sat., May 3 at Rotary International's third floor auditorium, 1560 Sherman Ave.
Proposed policies, programs, and project corridor concepts will be presented for discussion and prioritization. Workshop topics will be 1) corridors for the future; 2) bike parking; 3) bike map alternatives; 4) policy prioritization; and 5) program prioritization. The final presentation of the Bike Plan will be presented to City Council in June. More >>>
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