 In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, the Evanston Fire Department will host an Open House this Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fire Station #1, located at 1332 Emerson St. The event will include fun children’s activities, equipment displays, safety demonstrations, and games and prizes for kids. More >>>
 On Friday, October 16, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., stop by Bagel Art, located at 615 Dempster St., to chat with officers from the Evanston Police Department. This joint 3rd and 4th Ward "Coffee with a Cop" event will provide a casual space for community members to meet with officers to ask questions, share concerns, or simply talk about sports while sipping their morning “cup-o-joe,” or a drink of their choice. More >>>
 Photo by Eric Allix Rogers
For the first time ever, the Chicago Architecture Foundation's "Open House Chicago" will feature a community outside of the city's borders: Evanston! The free public festival on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 will offer behind-the-scenes access to 200 buildings, including 14 in our city. Learn more >>>
 The Levy Center and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center will be open for viewing of the National League Division Series (NLDS) featuring the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. Fans who don't have access to cable TV or who simply want to watch the game with their neighbors are encouraged to drop by! More >>>
 The City's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Division is looking for volunteers to assist with the 2nd annual Zombie Scramble on Saturday, October 24. A variety of fun opportunities are available. Please register on Volunteer Evanston >>>
 Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz has released the
proposed budget for the City of Evanston’s 2016 Fiscal Year, which runs from
January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. The 2016 Budget and Transmittal Memo and Proposed Budget
document can be found at cityofevanston.org/budget.
There will be a special City Council meeting on Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the James C. Lytle City Council Chambers in the Morton Civic Center. The meeting will include a public hearing regarding the Proposed FY 2016 Budget and a discussion on a preliminary tax levy estimate. I look forward to hearing your input.
 As a reminder, the City will make all regularly scheduled refuse and recycling collections on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12. The City’s 2015-16 refuse and recycling holiday pick-up schedule can be found on the City's website. For more information, please call/text 847-448-4311 or simply dial 3-1-1 while in Evanston.
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