e-News: Lakeshore Arts Fest, Plastic Bag Ordinance, and More

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Evanston Lakeshore Arts Fest this Weekend!

Lakeshore arts

Attend the annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival this Sat., Aug. 1 and Sun., Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Dawes Park! The festival showcases fine art by nearly 100 artists and features live music, the popular Children’s Craft Tent, delicious food from a variety of restaurants, a silent auction, and more!

Celebrate "National Night Out" Aug. 4

National Night Out 2015

Evanston community members are encouraged to take a stand against crime by hosting or attending events in their neighborhood as part of this year’s “National Night Out” Celebration on Tues., Aug. 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Starlight Movie at Penny Park Aug. 4

Movies

Enjoy the summer's first Starlight Movie in the Park, Akeelah and the Bee, on Tues., Aug. 4, at dusk, in Penny Park, located at Lake St. and Ashland Ave. The City’s Starlight Movies in the Park series runs through Sat., Aug. 22 and includes various films, such as Star Trek (2009), The LEGO Movie, The Great Debaters, and more!

Think Outside the Bag! Plastic Shopping Bag Ordinance Takes Effect Aug. 1

Plastic Bag header

Beginning this Sat., Aug. 1, large Evanston retailers will no longer offer free disposable plastic shopping bags to customers. 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 bags at locations throughout Evanston. 

Help Make Evanston a Healthier Place for Everyone!

Healthy family running park

The City’s Health & Human Services Department has launched a five-year strategic planning process to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Evanston's public health system. Please complete the Community Health Survey to provide your input.

City Creates "Trending Topics and Facts" Webpage

Aerial Evanston

The City's new "Trending Topics and Facts" webpage provides clarity and details on community topics of interest, eliminates misconceptions, and spreads accurate information about City projects and activities. 

"It's Thursday, Let's Dance!" in Downtown Evanston 7/30

It's Thursday Let's Dance

Enjoy a beautiful summer evening and a performance by country swing group Decoy Prayer Meeting at tonight's "It's Thursday, Let's Dance!" event, 7 p.m., at 1603 Orrington Ave. 

"Evanston Own It" Initiative Donates $13,500 to MSYEP

Evanston Own It donation

On Mon., July 27, members of the “Evanston Own It” initiative donated all of the proceeds from the June 19 choir concert, “Evanston Sings,” totaling $13,500, to the City’s Youth & Youth Adult Division to help fund the 2016 Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP). 

Help Provide School Supplies for D65 Students in Need

School Supplies

District 65 is partnering with COPE and the District 65 PTA Council to provide school supplies for 600 students in need. Individuals and organizations are invited to make donations to help reach this year's fundraising goal of $15,000. 

Family Focus Gospel Fest 8/1

Gospel Fest

Enjoy an afternoon of dance, music, food and fun on Sat., Aug. 1, from noon to 4 p.m., at Family Focus Gospel Fest, located at 2010 Dewey Ave.