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Greetings!

Dear Friends,

Please join me for our 2nd Ward meeting tonight, Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at the J.E.H. Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave. An agenda for the meeting is below. Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington will be on hand to discuss recent crime activity in Evanston. In addition, Youth and Young Adult Program Manager Kevin Brown will join us to talk about ongoing strategies to reach out and provide opportunities for Evanston youth.

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:   

· Youth and Young Adult Program Manager Kevin Brown, Youth Outreach Update

· Community Announcements

· Special Guests, Representatives from Starbucks Coffee

· Community Engagement Specialist Patrick Deignan, Latino Outreach Update and Evanston Health Department Information on Rodent Control

· Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington, 2nd Ward Safety Report

Information and Community Discussion:        

· Public Works, Suzette Robinson, Director of Public Works

• Penny Park Update
• Dodge Ave. Bike Lane Project Update

Open Forum:

Adjourn:

In the Community

Participate in the ETHS Black Male Mentoring Program

The ETHS Black Male Mentoring Program seeks to connect black male students with positive adult male figures. Students and mentors will meet 3 to 5 times during the school year for two hours per session during school hours. Students and adults will be paired primarily according to career interest and background. All mentors must be willing to do the following: Commit to attending at least three 2-hour mentee meetings per school year Lead meetings with a small group of mentees, not to exceed four students Attend one of three mandatory volunteer training dates in October Complete a fingerprint background check Willingness to help and learn with black male students Work collaboratively with other mentoring groups Click here to view and complete the mentoring application form. If you have any further questions, please contact Ahmadou Drame or call 847-424-7165.

Curt's Café Gratitude Bash Saturday, November 1

Curt’s Café invites you to party with a purpose at its Second Annual Gratitude Bash on Saturday, November 1, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Northwestern University's Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd. Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing to Evanston's very own Suite Mollie 7. Eddie Lakin, owner of Edzo's Burger Shop, will be honored with the Curt's Café Life Changer Award. Buy tickets >>>

Firewood Sales Begin Saturday, November 8

The City of Evanston’s annual firewood sale starts Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 2310 Oakton St. (between the Recycling Center and the Evanston Animal Shelter). Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through the end of February, or until supplies are exhausted. Prices and other information >>>

Peter Braithwaite
Alderman, 2nd Ward
847-801-9386
pbraithwaite@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org