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 The City of Evanston will be hosting an Economic Development Summit on May 18, which will be open to the public. The summit will give participants the opportunity to share with city officials their ideas about the best ways to implement the city's economic development goals and objectives through two focus group break-out sessions. The city and its economic development partners invite business owners, residents and employees to identify ways for all concerned parties to work together to implement the adopted Economic Development Vision Statement and Plan. The Economic Development Summit will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Fourth Floor Parasol Room. Registration is required by May 11, 2012. More>>>
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 On Thursday, May 10, 2012 the Evanston Police Department will recognize police officers and residents for their acts of heroism in keeping our community safe at its annual Awards Ceremony. 7 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, Council Chambers, Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. The public is invited to attend.
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 Downtown Evanston, the marketing and business management services organization for the downtown area, is pushing to bring the authentically Viennese coffee company Julius Meinl to downtown Evanston. If successful, this will be the fourth such coffee house in the Chicago area. The proposed site is the former Borders Bookstore, located at 1700 Maple Ave., which is part of the major mixed-use Church Street Plaza area managed by Arthur Hill and Co., LLC. Downtown Evanston has created a Facebook page in support of Julis Meinl opening up a coffee shop here in Evanston. Residents are encouraged to “like” the page and share it with others at www.facebook.com/BringJuliusMeinlToDowntownEvanston.
Carolyn Dellutri, Executive Director of Downtown Evanston said, “I visited the location on Southport and fell in love with it. I witnessed the crowd that Saturday morning while I waited in line to be seated and was so impressed with it! I truly enjoyed the hot chocolate made with Meinl European Cocoa, and the baked eggs with tomato, basil, goat cheese, spinach, mushroom and swiss. On my way out I noticed a poster that promoted live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. As Downtown Evanston works to create an Arts & Entertainment district, I feel this would be an excellent addition to the mix of nightlight. The location that we are looking to have them locate will also have excellent outdoor dining space!” More>>>
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 The City’s Parks/Forestry Division offers Dutch Elm Disease (DED) insurance to all Evanston property owners. This annual insurance covers only the tree removal costs if the tree becomes infected with Dutch Elm Disease, and is only for a one-year period. An insurance application and payment must be submitted to the City of Evanston Parks/Forestry Division no later than Thursday, May 31, 2012. Insurance ranges from $60 to $140 per tree per year. More information here>>>.
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This Mother's Day, take a moment to congratulate the moms around you who have quit smoking. They have overcome their addiction to cigarettes and have become anti-tobacco role models for their families and communities. While some have been able to quit, other moms continue to struggle with tobacco use, so encourage them to do something special for themselves this Mother's Day...Quit Smoking!
Encourage them to make a change. Family support and smoking cessation treatments improve cessation rates dramatically. Moms in the City of Evanston may be eligible for nicotine patches to help them quit. Call the Illinois Tobacco Quitline at 1-866-QUIT-YES for more information on the Evanston Break the Habit Program and support during the quitting process.
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 The City of Evanston is happy to announce the Financial Advancement Summit set for Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The summit is sponsored by Aldermen Peter Braithwaite (2nd Ward) and Jane Grover (7th Ward). The summit will focus on populations in Evanston that are under-served in banking and discuss strategies for their participation in mainstream banking. More>>>
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 Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre wants to assemble a diverse group of the very best singers that Evanston has to offer! Selected singers will be a part of the Summertime Gospel Celebration Concert conducted by Reverend Kenneth Cherry. Auditions will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Studio 223, 927 Noyes St. More>>>
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The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 in the Community Meeting Room at the Main Evanston Library located at 1703 Orrington Ave. To register or ask questions, please call 847/501-5768 or email jasmine@interfaithhousingcenter.org. |
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Hundreds of Robert Crown Center's figure skating school students and professionals will perform to music from modern stage, film and television musicals. Music from Glee, High School Musical, Moulin Rouge and Wicked will be featured, just to name a few! More>>>
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 The City of Evanston’s Animal Control Bureau has apprehended a lost apricot colored toy poodle in the 1000 block of Harvard Terrace on Evanston’s south side on April 27, 2012. The neutered male poodle was wearing an electric fence collar and no tags. The owner, or anyone with information on the owner, should contact the Evanston Animal Shelter (2310 Oakton Ave., Evanston, IL 60202) at 847/866-5080. Proof of ownership will be required before the dog is reunited with its owner. Pictures>>>
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 The 63rd annual Evanston Garden Fair offers a great selection of perennials and annuals. Many of these plants, including shade-loving plants and native wildflowers, grow very well in Evanston. Club members will also be able to answer your plant and landscape questions. Proceeds from the Garden Fair are used to support the civic landscape and beautification projects that member garden clubs undertake throughout Evanston. Questions about the Garden Fair? Call the Evanston Ecology Center at 847/448-8256. Sponsored by the Lincolnwood Garden Club of Evanston. May 19 and 20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Independence Park on Central Street (2 blocks west of Green Bay Road).
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 The inaugural Evanston Green Ball will be presented on Friday, May 18 by the Evanston Environmental Association and the City of Evanston. This first time event will be a festive, casual evening of fabulous food, drinks and live music designed to keep the ball rolling at the Evanston Ecology Center. The Evanston Green Ball will feature live blues entertainment by South Boulevard Band and fabulous local food and beverages from a variety of local restaurants and food vendors. 7 - 11 p.m., Levy Center. More information and tickets here>>>
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