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Dear Friends,
I hope this newsletter finds you well. As we approach Independence Day, a special thank you is due to the Evanston 4th of July Association for planning another fantastic celebration! Fun activities are planned all day and evening on Saturday, July 4, including playground activities, the Evanston 4th of July Parade, lakefront fireworks display, and more. Information about these activities can be found below, and on the City's website.
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.
Have a great 4th of July weekend,
Ald. Peter Braithwaite
“We Are One Community”
I invite all 2nd Ward residents to kick off Independence Day at King Arts School! On Saturday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, join your 2nd Ward friends and neighbors for playground activities for children and adults. Activities include sack races, foot races, an egg tossing contest, and much more. King Arts School is located at Dempster St. and McDaniel Ave. See the flyer below for more information. I look forward to seeing you there!
 The award-winning Evanston 4th of July Parade begins at 2 p.m. on Central St. at Central Park Ave. and travels east to Ryan Field. As of 6 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, lawn chairs may be placed along Central St., in accordance with City ordinance. The 2015 parade theme is "Tree City - Green City."
 I encourage all Evanston community members to celebrate Independence Day along the city's lakefront on Saturday evening. The Palatine Concert Band will perform from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Dawes Park, located at Sheridan Rd. and Church St. Lakefront fireworks set to music will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.; tune in to FM 90.5. Fireworks are visible from most lakefront parks.
Free parking will be available in downtown Evanston public parking lots.
 The City has announced facility closures and schedules for the Independence Day holiday weekend, Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. Evanston’s 311 Call Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 3 and for extended hours on July 4, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. More >>>
 Thank you to all of those who have reached out to me regarding the Dempster Street Water Main Replacement Project. As the project nears completion, I would like to thank all residents for your patience during the process. Below is an update on the project from City of Evanston Senior Project Manager of Construction and Design Dan Manis:
"The Dempster Street Water Main
Replacement Project is nearing completion! Minor patching and parkway sod
restoration is anticipated to be completed in the work area between Fowler and
Dodge Avenues the week of July 6. In the work area between Dodge and Asbury Avenues, water
main utility work is expected to be fully completed the week of July 6, with
street patching and parkway sod restoration to be completed the week of July
20.
This project was part of the
City’s continuous program to renovate and improve the water distribution system
throughout the community. We regret any inconveniences that may have
occurred during construction. Your patience and cooperation were greatly
appreciated throughout this process.
Questions regarding this project
can be directed to Dan Manis, P.E., Senior Project Manager at 847-448-8129 or
dmanis@cityofevanston.org."
Thank you to all residents who are working together to clean up alleys, shared spaces and properties to better control the rodent population in our community. Managing Evanston's rodent population requires a community-wide effort. Please call or text 847-448-4311 if you spot a rodent in your alley or exterior property. Other tips include:
- Don't give them a home. Keep food and garbage in tightly sealed containers, control vegetation, and close openings in garage walls and doors.
- Team up. Work with your neighbors to clean up your alley and shared spaces.
- Share this information. Tell neighbors, tenants and landlords.
For more information, please click on the guide below or visit cityofevanston.org/pestcontrol.
 Please join me in welcoming ConneXion to our 2nd Ward community! ConneXion is a leading Midwest-based provider of electrical and energy business solutions. Its new customer service location at 2300 Main St. offers customers a full selection of electrical, safety, lighting and energy-saving products.
 Tee up for the 2015 Chessmen Club Golf Outing on Monday, July 6, at the Wilmette Golf Club, located at 3900 Fairway Dr. Come play a full round of golf, enjoy a BBQ lunch and buffet dinner, participate in contests, and enter the 50/50 cash raffle! Shot Gun begins at noon. Purchase tickets >>>
 I encourage you to join the Evanston ReBuilding Warehouse (ERW) on Saturday, August 1, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., as it celebrates surpassing 800 members! Enjoy food, beer, wine and barbecue. Individual ERW memberships start at $45. The Evanston ReBuilding Warehouse is located at 2101 Dempster St., in Evanston. Learn more >>>
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