e-News: Holiday Food & Toy Drive Kicks Off, Paint Evanston Plows Contest, and More!

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Contribute to the Holiday Food & Toy Drive!

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Help local families in need by providing food, toys and financial donations to the annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive through Fri., Dec. 11! The City is currently collecting new, unwrapped toys that encourage physical and/or social activities, in addition to non-perishable food items, at various City locations. Financial contributions can be made online or by mail.

Get Tickets for Tonight's "A Bright Night for the Arts" Celebration!

Bright Night for the Arts

Tickets are still available for "A Bright Night for the Arts" tonight, Thurs., Nov. 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Rotary International! The event will include music, wine, tasty small bites from Eurest, and great networking opportunities. Mayor Tisdahl will present the annual "Mayor's Award for the Arts." This year's recipients are Evanston Art Center (EAC) and puppeteer Marilyn Price.

Vote for Your Favorite Evanston Snow Plow!

Plows 2015

Cast your vote for your favorite snow plow design as part of the 10th annual Paint Evanston Plows Contest! Ten schools participated in this year’s contest, including Dawes, Lincoln, Washington, Willard, and Lincolnwood elementary schools; Chute, Haven and Nichols middle schools; and St. Athanasius and Pope John XXIII schools. This year’s theme is “Think Outside the Bag.” 

2016 Wheel Tax Payments and Residential Parking Permits Now Available

Wheel tax

Residents may now pay their City of Evanston wheel tax and purchase residential parking permits for 2016. Convenient online payment is available. The deadline to pay the wheel tax and purchase parking permits is Tues., Dec. 15.

Evanston Recognized as a Digital Cities Survey Winner!

Digital Cities Survey 2015

For the second straight year, the City of Evanston has been named a Digital Cities Survey Winner by the Center for Digital Government, which recognizes leading examples of cities using technology to improve services and boost efficiencies.

WGN's Steve Cochran Show at Welsh-Ryan Arena 11/6

NU logo

NU Athletics will host a live broadcast of WGN Radio's Steve Cochran Show this Fri., Nov. 6., between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena! The event is free and open to the public; free parking, coffee and pastries will be available.

PharmaCannis Pre-Opening Tour 11/9

PharmaCannis logo

Join PharmaCannis Health & Wellness for a pre-opening tour of its medical cannabis dispensary, located at 1804 Maple Ave., on Mon., Nov. 9, between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

City Meeting

Budget Discussion 11/9

Budget

The Evanston City Council will discuss the proposed FY 2016 Budget on Mon., Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Morton Civic Center.

Ward Meeting

2nd Ward Meeting 11/12

Braithwaite

Ald. Peter Braithwaite will hold a 2nd Ward meeting on Thurs., Nov. 12, 7 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave. Refreshments will be provided.

Robert Crown Center's Fall Flea Market November 7!

Flea Market

Attend Robert Crown Center’s Fall Flea Market this Sat., Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Anticipated sale items include sporting equipment, household goods, jewelry, books and more.

Neighborhood Education Workshop 11/7

NEW workshop

Community Initiative Network will host the first Neighborhood Education Workshop (NEW) this Sat., Nov. 7, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Family Focus. NEW showcases the skills and talents of our neighbors as they offer knowledge and expertise through community workshops.

Veterans Day Ceremony at Fountain Square 11/11

Veterans

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Fountain Square on Wed., Nov. 11. Assembly will begin at 10 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m.

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