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Greetings!

Dear Friends,

Please join me for our next ward meeting on Thursday, February 12, 7 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center/School District 65, 1500 McDaniel Ave. 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 at pbraithwaite@cityofevanston.org, or 847-801-9386.

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,

Ald. Peter Braithwaite
“We Are One Community”

Agenda

Welcome:  

Ald. Peter Braithwaite

Announcements and Staff Reports:   

· Community Announcements

· Meet the Candidates

· Peaceable Cities Executive Director Joey Rodger, Safer Stronger Neighborhoods

· Evanston Public Library Board President Michael Tannen, Library programs

· Community Engagement Specialist Patrick Deignan, Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemptions and #WeLoveEvanston Campaign

· PST Officer Reggie Napier, 2nd Ward Safety Report

Information and Community Discussion:

· Valli Produce/Evanston Plaza Preview

• Frank Schwab, Property Manager

· Public Works

• Suzette Robinson, Director of Public Works, 2014 Capital Projects
• Jim Maiworm, Assistant Director of Public Works, Snow Removal

Open Forum:

Adjourn:

Coming Soon!

Get a Sneak Peak at Curt's South Thursday, February 12

Please join us for a sneak peak at the transformation of Curt’s South on Thursday, February 12, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Curt's South, located at 1813 Dempster St. All members of the community are welcome! Questions? Please contact South@curtscafe.org.

Goldfish Swim School Opening this Spring on Dempster St.

Goldfish Swim School, a 10,000-square-foot aquatic facility, is now under construction at 2008 Dempster St., with an expected opening later this spring. Goldfish will offer swim classes and programs for children of all ages and levels, open swim times for families, weekend birthday parties and more. Please stay tuned for more information about this exciting new 2nd Ward business. Learn more >>>

Valli Produce Preview: See What's In Store for Evanston Plaza

Join us at our 2nd Ward meeting tomorrow night for a sneak preview of Valli Produce, coming soon to Evanston Plaza.

In the Community

Emerson/Ridge/Green Bay Open House Public Meeting Tonight, Wednesday, February 11

As a reminder, the City will host an open house public meeting tonight, Wednesday, February 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston, to present thematic landscape options for the viaduct enhancement at Emerson St., Ridge Ave. and Green Bay Rd. I encourage you to attend this meeting to learn more about the project and to provide your feedback. See the newsletter below for more information, or click here >>>

Evanston Animal Shelter Partners with Merrick Pet Care to Feed Shelter Pets

On February 5, the Evanston Animal Shelter announced its new partnership with Merrick Pet Care to feed animals in the shelter while they await their forever homes. In addition to providing quality food to the shelter at a discounted rate, which includes free delivery and the opportunity to receive free orders periodically throughout the year, Merrick will provide each forever family with a coupon to receive a free small bag of Merrick food. More >>>

Next Ward Meeting

Please join us for our next 2nd Ward meeting:

7 p.m., Thurs., Feb. 12, 2015, J.E.H. Education Center/School District 65, 1500 McDaniel Ave., Evanston

Peter Braithwaite
Alderman, 2nd Ward - “We Are One Community”
847-801-9386
pbraithwaite@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org