The City of Evanston will host a community workshop on Tuesday, February 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Parasol Room of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., located on the fourth floor, to discuss planned improvements to the Ladd Arboretum’s Multiuse Path.

The workshop will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by questions and answers from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  City staff will be present to help facilitate community discussion.  Learn more >>>

Evanston, Cleveland and Seattle are finalists to represent the United States in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour City Challenge!  Help Evanston win by voting daily at WeLoveEvanston.org through Friday, March 27. You can also share Evanston photos, “green ideas,” and more on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WeLoveEvanston.  Learn more and sign up for daily text/email reminders to vote. click here >>>

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to mingle with students from Northwestern University.  Brought to you by Northwestern's Associated Student Government, 'Cats Come to Dinner is a seasonal event that brings Evanston residents and Northwestern students together over dinner to start a dialogue and develop a relationship.  If you are a permanent Evanston resident and would like to host a dinner this February/March, visit tinyurl.com/Winter2015HostSignUp.  All residents must register by Wednesday, February 18.

Enjoy discounted tickets and celebrate equality as the Wildcats take on Penn State University at 2 p.m. on Pride Day, Saturday, February 21, at Northwestern University's Welsh-Ryan Arena. Use promo code "NUPRIDE" to purchase tickets for just $20. All purchasers through this code will receive a limited-edition NU hat with a rainbow flag. For more information regarding tickets, contact Keri Roth at 888-467-8775 ext. 0967. Purchase tickets online >>>

Community members are invited to come together to make 1,000 cranes during “Flight for Peace,” on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd.  As a part of the Japanese tradition, “senbazuru,” a person is promised the fulfillment of one wish for making 1,000 cranes.  Participants of the day’s event are encouraged to wish for peace in Evanston upon making the day’s 1,000th crane.  Once all cranes are completed, they will be installed in the Ecology Center as a public art display for a limited time. 

The City in conjunction with Northwestern University, Evanston Township High School, and the Evanston Community Foundation, invites all organizations, community members and fellow volunteers to nominate deserving individuals for the 2015 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award.  All nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.  For more information, click here >>>

The City of Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department is bringing walking back with Women Out Walking (WOW), a 12-week campaign to highlight the importance of physical activity for women.  WOW kicks off Saturday, March 21 with an orientation session at Evanston Township High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free parking will be available.  To register and learn more about the program, visit cityofevanston.org/wow.

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