April Newsletter: Community Clean-Up Events, Job Fair, and More

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Greetings!

Dear Friends,

I hope this newsletter finds you well. Due to the school Spring Break schedule, and because many residents will be out of town next week, our next 2nd Ward meeting will take place on Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center/School District 65, 1500 McDaniel Ave. Ward meetings are your opportunity to share concerns and discuss issues that impact our ward and the greater community.

As always, 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.

I would like to wish those who recognize Resurrection Day a very happy Easter, and I wish all of you a safe and fun Spring Break.

Take care,

Ald. Peter Braithwaite
We Are One Community”


Early Voting and Voter Registration Continue at the Morton Civic Center through Saturday, April 4

Voting

Early voting for the Suburban Cook County Consolidated Election is open through Saturday, April 4 at the Morton Civic Center. Community members can also register to vote on site. The ballot includes candidates for the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 school boards. 

Election Day voting will take place on Tuesday, April 7, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can look up their Election Day polling place online. Learn more >>>


"Selma" Screening and Discussion Saturday, April 11

Youth ages 11 to 18 years are encouraged to register for a free screening and discussion of "Selma" on Saturday, April 11, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Food will be served, and pre-registration is required. Visit selmaevanston.eventzilla.net to register.

For more information, contact Harold Daniels at 312-880-9716 or initiative.thee@gmail.com. This event is sponsored by the e-Initiative Project.

Selma Screening and Discussion

Potluck Community Meeting for Spanish-speaking Residents on Sunday, April 12

Hands

I encourage all members of our Spanish-speaking community to attend a potluck meeting on Sunday, April 12, 2:30 p.m., at St. Nicholas Church's Oldershaw Hall, 806 Ridge Ave. Share your favorite dish while hearing about a variety of topics, including City 311 services for Spanish-speaking residents; senior services; Levy Center programming; Evanston Public Library services, Erie Family Health Center programming; and Latino Resources programming. Please spread the word about this meeting. More >>>


Family Focus Evanston Benefit on Friday, April 24

Family Focus

Family Focus will hold its spring Evanston Benefit on Friday, April 24, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at The Crystal Ballroom, 529 Davis St., in Evanston.Tickets are $100. Click here for event registration >>>


Help "Clean Up, Evanston" in Honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day on Saturday, April 25

Clean Up Day

I invite you to join me in a community-wide clean-up effort in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day on Saturday, April 25! The City is hosting a "Clean Up, Evanston!" event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at ten designated sites across the city, including Mason Park in our own 2nd Ward. WestEnd businesses as well as ETHS and the Kiwanis Club will also be hosting community clean-up events that day. Learn more and volunteer >>>


Evanston Community Job Fair Thursday, April 30

Evanston Community Job Fair 2015 flyer

National Able Network, the City of Evanston, Masons, and Youth Job Center will be hosting an Evanston Community Job Fair on Thursday, April 30, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Employers will be on-site to offer direct access to career opportunities in retail, customer service, food service, office administration, transportation, and more! Participants should bring a copy of their resume and come prepared to interview in business attire.

National Able Network will also host a resume review and mock interviewing workshop on Wednesday, April 29, at the main Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to noon.


Registration Now Open for the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate Sunday, June 21

Race Against Hate

The sixteenth anniversary of the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate will take place on Sunday, June 21, starting at 7:30 a.m. I encourage all Evanston community members to participate in this positive community event, which features 5k and 10k runs, a recreational walk, and a fun youth mile. Proceeds benefit the work of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore, especially in areas of violence prevention and racial equity. 

Learn more and register online at ywca.org/RAH2015. You may also call 847-864-8445 or email raceagainsthate@ywcae-ns.org to request a paper registration form.


Street Sweeping Season is Here! Sign Up for Convenient Text/Email Notifications

Street Sweeper

Evanston has begun its seasonal street sweeping operations to help eliminate litter, debris and leaves from the street. If you haven't already, I encourage you to sign up for the City's convenient, courtesy text message and/or email notifications to remind you of street sweeping in your area. Click here >>>