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Dear Friends,
Please join me for our next 2nd Ward meeting on Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at the J.E.H. Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave. Please note that a special "How to Get Your Alley Paved Workshop" will be offered at 6:30 p.m., followed by our regularly scheduled ward meeting. An agenda for the meeting is below.
Please share this information! My goal is to keep all neighbors in our ward informed about upcoming events and opportunities they can benefit from. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to contact me directly. I can be reached at pbraithwaite@cityofevanston.org, or 847-801-9386.
Thank you and take care,
Ald. Peter Braithwaite
Agenda
Welcome:
Ald. Peter Braithwaite
Announcements and Staff Reports:
· Community Announcements
· Special Guests
· Reggie Napier, PST Officer, 2nd Ward Safety Report
Information and Community Discussion:
· Public Art Projects in the 2nd Ward:
- Jennifer Lasik, Cultural Arts Coordinator
· Public Works:
- Update on Citywide Bike Plan
- Sidewalk and Street Resurfacing Projects for Fall 2014
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Plans for Penny Park Renovation
· Economic Development Update: Evanston Plaza
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Meagan Jones, Economic Development
Open Forum:
Adjourn:
 On Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 a.m., the Evanston Fire and Police Departments will hold a memorial ceremony at Firemen's Park to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The City will also recognize the brave men and women of the U. S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives, as well as honor those who continue to fight the war on terror.
Please join us for this ceremony of remembrance. More >>>
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 Please join us at the 5th annual Evanston MashUp on Tuesday, September 16, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Northwestern University Beachfront. Join the celebration and enjoy a late summer evening in a beachfront tent with amazing food, great music, and the eclectic and electric essence of our community. Tickets are $95 pre-registered; $125 at the door. There is a $50 special rate for young professionals 35 and under. Learn more >>>
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 Enjoy a cup of coffee while chatting with 2nd Ward PST Officer Reggie Napier and an ETHS School Resource Officer on Wed., Sept. 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Perla Café, located at 1813 Dempster St.
“Coffee with a Cop” builds upon the Evanston Police Department’s community policing efforts within the city and provides a casual space for community members to chat with officers to ask questions, share concerns, or simply say "hello." More >>>
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 The City of Evanston and Latino Resources will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration of Hispanic culture on Sat., Sept. 20, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Robert Crown Center. Experience Hispanic art, music, food, dancing and more! This event is free and open to all ages. More >>>
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 Friday, October 3 is the deadline for ETHS Juniors to apply for Evanston Scholars, a college readiness and support program aimed at helping ambitious, first generation, low-income Evanston youth graduate from college. Starting in 11th grade and continuing through college graduation, the program offers mentors, workshops, college visits, ACT preparation, and individual college counseling. Learn more and apply >>>
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 Goldfish Swim School is planning a 10,000-square-foot aquatic facility, including a 25-yard indoor pool, at 2008 Dempster St. Goldfish offers swim classes and programs for children ages 4 months old and up at four Illinois locations and 21 locations nationwide. Learn more >>>
 Please save the date for a citywide meeting for Spanish-speaking residents on Sun., Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m., at St. Nicholas Church's Oldershaw Hall. The meeting will take place during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs September 15 through October 15. Additional details will follow.
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