Tomorrow, May 24, 9:30 am:  Warren High School in Welsh-Ryan Arena

May 28, 7 pm:  Niles West High School (practice 9:30 am) in Welsh-Ryan Arena

May 29, 7 pm:  Niles North High School (practice 9:30 am) in Welsh-Ryan Arena

June 1, 11 am:  Evanston Township High School (practice May 30, 12:30 pm) in Welsh-Ryan Arena

June 1, 5 pm:  New Trier Township High School (practice May 30, 9 am) in Welsh-Ryan Arena 

June 20, 9:30 am:  Northwestern University Commencement in Ryan Field 

June 20, 5 pm:  Kellogg School of Management in Ryan Field 

June 21, 8:30 am:  McCormick School of Engineering in McGaw Hall 

June 21, 11:30 am:  Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences in Ryan Field

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

The student organizers of Northwestern University's annual Mayfest (also known as Dillo Day) invite you to join the festivities on Saturday, May 31 from 12:15 to 10 pm on the University's lakefront landfill.  The day will include live music, food, beer garden (need valid ID), and special events, including an outdoor art exhibit.

Attending Dillo Day requires pre-registration and an official wristband.  Evanston residents under the age of 19 can attend Dillo Day only with someone over 25 who has pre-registered them as guests.  Attendees older than 25 can register up to four Evanston-resident guests under the age of 19.  Go to dillo.mine.nu to register for a wristband that is your entry ticket to the event.  Wristbands are free if picked up at the Norris Student Center in advance with proper ID showing Evanston address; wristbands are $7/person on Dillo Day.  For more information, visit the Dillo Day website or email wristbands@dilloday.com.  Evanston Township High School has communicated the Dillo Day registration and admission requirements to our high school community.

Dillo Day fireworks begin after the last musical act concludes, close to 10:15 pm.  The fireworks show will happen on the University's lakefront, viewable from Long Field on Sheridan Road, and will be provided by a professional fireworks company in coordination with the Evanston Fire Department.

Following the City of Chicago's action to enact a partial ban on the distribution of plastic shopping bags, the Evanston City Council is proceeding with consideration of a similar ban.  Please join the community and business discussion at a public meeting on Thursday, June 5 at 7 pm at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Boulevard.  You can review the Chicago Plastic Bag Ordinance, which includes the phased-in timing over two years, application to certain size retailers, and specific exceptions.  Share your best thinking on the issue with me or our Sustainability Programs Coordinator, Catherine Hurley, churley@cityofevanston.org.