e-News: Final Starlight Concert, Bike Safety Tips, and More!

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Final Starlight Concert of the Season at Dawes Park July 28

Starlight

On Tues., July 28, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., community members are invited to attend the last Starlight Concert of the season to enjoy the Latin band Grupo Cumbé at Dawes Park, located on Sheridan Rd. at Church St. in Evanston. The band fuses traditional Afro-Colombian percussion, with elements of big band style Cumbia and jazz.

Vote for the #EvanstonRecLife Contest Winner!

RecLIfe Finalists

Help select the winner of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department’s “Share Your Rec Life” Instagram contest. Voters have until 5 p.m. on Tues., July 28 to cast their ballot to determine this year’s winner. The winner will be announced on Wed., July 29.

Vote

Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival Aug. 1-2

Lakeshore

Attend the annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival on Sat., Aug. 1 and Sun., Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Dawes Park and enjoy the nationally recognized juried fine arts and crafts festival. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet artists and purchase their work, have fun at the Children’s Crafts Tent, taste a variety of culinary delights, and participate in a silent art auction.

Let's Roll Together Bike Safety Week Tips

Safety Bike
Click image to view video.

Looking for information on the best place to park your bike in the city or how to properly lock it? Watch the City's new instructional video to learn all this and more! Additionally, community members are reminded to visit bikeevaston.org and click “Test Your Road IQ!” to take the Illinois League of Bicyclists’ Bike Safety Quiz. The first 25 residents to earn a Gold certificate and email it to bikes@cityofevanston.org or tweet it to @bikeevanston by Fri., July 24 will receive a free bike bell.

Reminder: Shopping Bag Ordinance Effective Aug. 1

TOTB

Community members are reminded that all Evanston retailers larger than 10,000 square feet will no longer offer free disposable plastic shopping bags to customers beginning Sat., Aug. 1.  Paper bags, as well as plastic bags used to package products in-store, such as produce, meat and other grocery items, are not affected by the ordinance. Take advantage of the City's Share a Bag program to donate or pick-up reusable shipping bags at locations throughout Evanston. 

Youth Job Center Introduces Two New Training Programs

YJC

Community members who are interested in pursuing a career in IT or retail management are encouraged to take advantage of two new training programs provided by the Youth Job Center in Evanston. For details, call 847-864-5627.

Final Weekend: "The Vagina Monologues" 7/25-26

Vagina Monologues

This weekend is your last chance to see Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's moving production, "The Vagina Monologues." Tickets are still available for purchase online.

Evanston History Center Ice Cream Social 7/25

EHC Ice Cream Social

The Evanston History Center will host its Annual Ice Cream Social on Sat., July 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). The free event features a magic show, live music, face painting, kids' games, and Andy's Frozen Custard.

Ward Meetings

6th Ward Meeting 7/23 -CANCELLED

Tendam

The 6th Ward meeting on Thurs., July 23 has been cancelled. The next 6th Ward meeting will be held on Thurs., Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of Three Crowns Park, 2323 McDaniel Ave.

Register Today for Seeking Spot Scavenger Hunt!

EASA Scavenger Hunt

The Evanston Animal Shelter Association invites you to participate in the "Seeking Spot Scavenger Hunt" on Sun., Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Raymond Park. Registration is free; donations are encouraged. 

Enjoy Evanston Sidewalk Sales 7/24-26

Shopping outdoors

Get ready to hit the sidewalks of downtown Evanston and the Chicago/Dempster district during the Evanston Sidewalk Sale, Fri., July 24 through Sun., July 26.

LYFE Kitchen Children's Storytelling Event 7/28

Lyfe Kitchen

On Tues., July 28, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., community members are invited to discover the magic of children’s literature at LYFE Kitchen’s outdoor patio. Join Tom Watson as he details a dog’s epic quest to find the food of his dreams in the Stick Dog Series.

Public Comment

Public Invited to Comment on Upcoming Notices of Intent

Feedback

The City invites the public to comment on two separate notices of intent to request release of funds; one is for a demolition program and one is for rehabilitating homes.