Congratulations to the Class of 2015 of Evanston Township High School and Northwestern University.  The University's athletics facilities will host graduations in the next few weeks:

Sunday, May 31
11:00 am:  Evanston Township High School
5:00 pm:  New Trier Township High School

Friday, June 19
9:30 am:  Northwestern University Commencement
5:00 pm:  Kellogg School of Management Commencement

Saturday, June 20
8:30 am:  McCormick School of Engineering
11:30 am:  Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

Be sure to check the Northwestern University Ryan Field Neighbors webpage for the 2015 football schedule.  The kickoff time for one home game has already been set.  

Canal Shores Golf Course, Audubon Sanctuary Program Certification

While the golf season is off to a great start in Evanston, our Canal Shores Golf Course is not just about golf.  Recognizing the golf course's proximity to migratory birds' flight path, and the opportunity to enhance valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats, Canal Shores has earned a Certificate for Environmental Planning as part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf.  Congratulations and thank you to Canal Shores' volunteers and staff for their sensitive stewardship of the property for the benefit of both birds and golfers.     

Lend a hand to put the finishing touches on the ETHS Geometry in Construction House, tomorrow Saturday, May 30, beginning at 8:30 am.  Contact Community Partners for Affordable Housing at akaufman@cpahousing.org or 847-681-8746 to let them know you'll help.  Thanks in advance.  

Construction will begin later this summer on the improvements to the Ladd Arboretum multi-use path, the planning for which began a few years ago.  In February 2013, the City of Evanston was awarded funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) to replace the path.  The City Council approved the funding and engineering agreement in February 2015.  Bidding on the state construction contract will be finalized in the next couple of weeks. 

The paved path will eliminate water accumulation and mud, reduce the City's maintenance costs, enable residents of all abilities to enjoy the length of the Ladd Arboretum all year long, and may help encourage students to use the path, rather than McCormick Boulevard, to walk to school.  Thank you again to the arboretum's volunteers for their countless contributions. 

With store construction on schedule for the July 29 opening, Whole Foods Market is hiring for over 100 new jobs at the store.  Check the open positions here and apply.  Whole Foods Market will host interview days on June 19 and 20 for those candidates selected for in-person interviews. 

Thank you to Whole Foods Market GBR for partnering locally with the Evanston Youth Job Center, the City of Evanston, and the National Able Network to promote these employment opportunities.