e-News: Outdoor Ice Skating Open, Free Art Activities, and More!

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News & Events

Skate Outside at Arrington Lagoon, Baker Park!

Outdoor ice skating is now open at Arrington Lagoon and Baker Park! City crews are also working to prepare the rink at Bent Park, which has required repairs to its liner. As temperatures fluctuate, please check the City's website for updates on the status of the outdoor rinks.

Summer Fun: 2016 Camp Lottery Registration through January 25!

Registration for 2016 summer camps is underway! Lottery registration for Evanston residents (ZIP codes 60201 and 60202) takes place through Mon., Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. Open registration will begin on Mon., Feb. 15.

EEA Donates $43,000 for Ecology Center Classroom Extension

At the January 11 City Council meeting, the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) presented a check for $43,000 to the City to be used for the classroom extension project at the Evanston Ecology Center. The expanded classroom will provide additional space for programming, as well as more living space for the Center’s resident "critters."

Attend the Latino Summit January 27

Students, parents, teachers and community leaders are invited to participate in conversations about Latino issues on Wed., Jan. 27, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center.

Enjoy Free Arts and Crafts Activities January 23

Enjoy free hands-on crafts and activities suitable for all ages at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center this Sat., Jan. 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This open studio provides a sneak preview of 2016 summer camp themes, including medieval, princess, architecture and pirate activities.

Sheridan Road Water Main Project Underway

Over the next four months, the City will be contracting water main improvements on Sheridan Road, from Emerson to Lincoln Streets. Preliminary work began this week; full construction activities are scheduled to begin Mon., Jan. 25.

"Ten Dollar House" at Piccolo Theatre through 1/31

Pride Films & Plays presents the Chicago premiere of "Ten Dollar House" by Evanston writers Rick Kinnebrew and Martha Meyer at Piccolo Theatre through Sun., Jan. 31. Tickets are available for purchase.

Ward Meeting

5th Ward Meeting 1/21

Ald. Delores Holmes will hold a 5th Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., Jan. 21, 7 p.m., at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

2nd Annual State of the Schools Event January 28

Attend the 2nd annual “State of the Schools” event on Thurs., Jan. 28, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at ETHS. Superintendents Paul Goren (District 65) and Eric Witherspoon (District 202) will share their visions for how Evanston/Skokie public schools can prepare all students for future success.

Bethany McLean at the Evanston History Center 1/26

On Tues., Jan. 26, 7 p.m., the Evanston History Center will present “Lessons from 20 Years of Covering Scandals, Frauds, and Scams,” a talk by Bethany McLean, investigative journalist and bestselling author. Tickets are available for purchase.

Experience "Justice for Peace" Exhibition 1/31

Experience "Justice for Peace," a new art exhibition on display in the second floor gallery of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center beginning Sun., Jan. 31. An opening reception will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

City Council

Revelle Announced as New 7th Ward Alderman

This week, Mayor Tisdahl thanked the many dedicated community members who offered to serve as 7th Ward Alderman, as well as residents who attended a recent ward meeting to discuss the position. The Mayor then announced Eleanor Revelle as the City's new 7th Ward Alderman. The City Council will consider Revelle for the position during its Mon., Jan. 25 meeting.

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