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This email features information about the Women's History Month Luncheon, Diversity Dialogue event, Youth Job Fair application assistance, National Drinking Water Week art and Instagram contests, and more.

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Register for Women's History Month Luncheon!

Women's History Month Luncheon panel

Celebrate Women's History Month with a free luncheon and interactive panel discussion on the topic of "Change and Transformation" on Sat., March 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Space is limited; register today by calling 847-448-8254. 

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Discuss Diversity in Evanston on February 23

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Attend "An Evening of Diversity Dialogue with Dr. Logan" this Tues., Feb. 23, 7 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center, to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion within the Evanston community. Dr. Gilo Kwesi Logan, of Logan Consulting Services, LLC, has partnered with the Evanston Police Department as part of the Department's diversity and inclusion training.

Application Assistance Available for Summer Youth Employment Program Job Fair

Youth Job Center Fair

Evanston youth ages 14 to 18 can get assistance filling out a Summer Youth Employment Program job application at an upcoming outreach session! Help will be provided at locations throughout Evanston Mon., Feb. 22 through Fri., Feb. 26. The job fair will be held on Sat., March 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at ETHS.

Celebrate National Drinking Water Week with Youth Art, High School Instagram Contests

Water, a Delicacy by Sebastian Valenzuela
"Water, a Delicacy," by Sebastian Valenzuela

The City is hosting a 3rd grade art contest and a high school Instagram contest to celebrate National Drinking Water Week (NDWW), which is May 1-7, 2016. Entries are due by Mon., March 14, and should reflect this year's theme, "The Power of Water." Winners will receive four free beach tokens for the 2016 season! View contest details and learn how to participate.

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Sign Up for Emergency Text Message Notifications

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Did you know the City offers text message, phone and email alerts to notify you in the event of an emergency? Sign up today.

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"Pursuing Police Accountability" Event 2/19

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The Peace Dialogue of Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation will present "Pursuing Police Accountability" this Fri., Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. University of Chicago Professor of Law Craig Futterman will be the guest speaker.

View "Justice for Peace" Exhibit this Month!

"Black Angel" by Fran Joy

Experience the "Justice for Peace" art exhibition at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center throughout February, which is Black History Month. Exhibit artist Fran Joy was recently featured by the Evanston Review.

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Ward Meetings

5th Ward Meeting 2/18

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Ald. Delores Holmes will host a 5th Ward meeting this Thurs., Feb. 18, 7 p.m., at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

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Alpana Singh Plans New Restaurant in Evanston

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Proprietor Alpana Singh, 10-year host of PBS television show "Check Please!," this week announced plans to open a new Mediterranean restaurant, Terra & Vine, in downtown Evanston.

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“Adoption and Identity Intertwined” 2/25

Year of the Dawes at EHC

Join the Evanston History Center for a screening of Mei Kelly’s documentary, “Adoption and Identity Intertwined,” on Thurs., Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. Registration is recommended; admission is $10.

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"Reinventing Landscapes" Exhibit Debuts 3/6

Reinventing Landscapes exhibit art

View "Reinventing Landscapes," an art exhibition that will be on display in the second floor gallery of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center beginning Sun., March 6 through Wed., April 6.

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