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MLK Day of Celebration January 16

MLK Day of Celebration 2014

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through music, dance and excerpts from his speeches on Sat., Jan. 16, noon, at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The day promises to be inspiring and entertaining, with many special guest artists and esteemed speakers. Learn more about this event and other MLK celebrations throughout the city.

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Top News & Social Media Stories of 2015

Top News and Social Media Posts of 2015

2015 was a great year to be in Evanston! Find out what City of Evanston news stories and social media posts were most viewed last year.

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Find Out About Programs and Events for Infants, Tots & Preschoolers!

Kids (tots) playing

Do you have a young child at home? Stay up to date on City programs and events for infants, tots and preschoolers! Sign up for the new PLAYscape Jr. email list.

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Audition for Spring Children's Theatre Productions January 11-14

Children's Theatre logos

Auditions will be held the week of January 11 for spring productions from Evanston Children's Theatre, ages 8 through 8th grade, and Tater Tot Theatre Company, ages 5 to 7 years.

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"Chi-Raq" Film Screening & Discussion January 16 

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Attend a free screening and discussion of Spike Lee’s latest film, “Chi-Raq,” on Sat., Jan. 16, 4 p.m., at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

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Emergency Overnight Homeless Shelter Open 1/10

Caution Cold Weather

Interfaith Action of Evanston plans to open its Emergency Overnight Homeless Shelter the night of Sun., Jan. 10, due to an expected temperature drop. The shelter is located at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood St. Doors open for guests at 9 p.m.

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2016 Special Event Permit Applications Due 1/29

Custer Fair

Groups and organizations that wish to hold special events in the City of Evanston will need to submit a Special Event Permit Application by Fri., Jan. 29. Events are subject to final approval of the City’s Special Events Committee and, in some cases, the City Council.

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Ward Meeting

Special 7th Ward Meeting 1/12

Mayor Tisdahl

Mayor Tisdahl will hold a community meeting for 7th Ward residents to discuss filling the vacant 7th Ward Aldermanic position on Tues., Jan. 12, 7 p.m., in the Morton Civic Center's Parasol Room.

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Canal Shores Golf Course "Winterfest" January 17

Canal Shores Winterfest 2016

Enjoy fun, free activities for the whole family at Canal Shores Winterfest on Sun., Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Free snowshoeing will be available; cross country skis and fat tire bikes will be available to rent.

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District 65 Kindergarten Information Nights Begin 1/14

School District 65

Kindergarten is the start of an exciting new adventure for children and parents! This winter, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is hosting a series of events for families to learn more about the kindergarten experience. Children must be five years old on or before September 1 to register for kindergarten.

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Hemingway Appointed PRCS Director 

Lawrence Hemingway

Lawrence C. Hemingway has been appointed as the City's new Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. Hemingway has served as Director of Parks and Recreation for Wayne County Parks in Michigan since 2010. His start date at the City is Mon., Feb. 8.

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