Attend Rollin' with Rotary Tour Aug. 6
On Thurs., Aug. 6, the Rollin’ with Rotary tour will stop at Rotary International headquarters in Evanston to partake in community service projects and more. At 4:30 p.m., the group will distribute reusable bags at the Davis Street Metra and CTA train stations in support of Evanston’s “Think Outside the Bag” initiative.
Reminder: Dogs Must Be Leashed in Public
 Evanston dog owners are reminded that pets must be leashed in
public, including at City parks. Annual memberships can be purchased for Pooch
Park and the Evanston Dog Beach, where dogs may run off-leash.
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Join Run for Walk 5K 8/9
 On Sun., Aug. 9, 7:30 a.m., community members are invited to participate in Northwestern University's "Run for Walk" 4.1 mile run and family 5K. Cost to participate in the run or walk is $40; $15 for the youth mile; and $10 for kid races. Online registration closes at 5 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 7.
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ETHS House Move Scheduled for Aug. 11
 On Tues., Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Evanston Township High School will relocate the single-family home built by the high school's Geometry in Construction class to its new location at 1820 Dodge Ave. The house is set to depart east on Lake St. and North on Dodge Ave. During the move, Dodge Ave. will be blocked off from all traffic between Emerson and Church Streets, with the exception of buses.
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EPL Participates in 100,000 Opportunities Initiative
The Evanston Public Library has joined the "100,000 Opportunities Initiative" to help young adults who are not in school find jobs and get connected to employment services and resources. The goal is to hire 1,000 young adults over the next 18 months. Stop by the main library for detail or click below.
Duck Race and Pluck 8/8
 On Sat., Aug. 8, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., attend the annual Duck Race and Pluck "fun-raiser" for the Evanston Environmental Association at Dawes Park, located on Sheridan Rd. at Church St. Attendees can sponsor one duck for $10 or a "Quack Pack" of three for $25.
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Coming Soon: 1603 Orrington Health & Wellness Fair 8/19
 On Wed., Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attend the 1603 Orrington Health & Wellness Fair, located in the plaza outside of LYFE Kitchen & Chase Bank of Evanston. The event is free and open to the public.
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