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This email features information about the Zombie Scramble, NU's $1 million Good Neighbor Fund contribution, Pedal Bright bike light installation, Evanston Fire Department Open House, 2017 Proposed City Budget, and more.


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Register for the 2016 Zombie Scramble!

Zombie Scramble

Evanston's 3rd annual Zombie Scramble is set for Sat., Oct. 22, starting at 6 p.m.! The goal of the Zombie Scramble is for you and your team members to finish the race with all of your "lives" intact as you dodge "zombies" along a 2-mile course. Don't miss this fall favorite event! Register today.

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NU, City Announce Second $1 Million Good Neighbor Fund Allocation

Weber Arch credit Dan Smith
Photo by Dan Smith

Support for street improvements, paramedic services, youth job training and a fund for families impacted by crime are among the projects and services that will be funded, for the second year in a row, by a $1 million donation from Northwestern University to the City of Evanston’s Good Neighbor Fund.

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Pedal Bright Bike Light Installation Today!

Pedal Bright logo

Increase your bike's visibility at the 2016 Pedal Bright Bike Light Giveaway and Installation event today, Thurs., Oct. 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by The Weber Arch at Northwestern University or the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center. The event is sponsored by NorthShore University HealthSystem, ETHS and Downtown Evanston.

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Evanston Fire Department Open House Sunday

Fire Prevention Week Open House

The Evanston Fire Department will host an open house at Fire Station 2, located at Madison Street and Custer Avenue, this Sun., Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature children's activities, equipment displays, safety demonstrations, refreshments and more.

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View the City's 2017 Proposed Budget

Morton Civic Center

The City's 2017 Proposed Budget is now available online. The budget will be formally presented to the City Council on Mon., Oct. 17, 7 p.m., in the James C. Lytle City Council Chambers. A public hearing on the budget will be Sat., Oct. 29, at 9 a.m.

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Open House Chicago Returns to Evanston this Weekend

Open House Chicago

Get free, behind-the-scenes access to Evanston's architectural treasures! This weekend, Sat., Oct. 15 and Sun., Oct. 16, the Chicago Architecture Foundation's "Open House Chicago" will open the doors to 200 buildings, including 14 in Evanston.

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Court Kingz vs. Evanston's Elite Basketball Game 10/22

Basketball

Join W.H. Productions and the Evanston Stop the Violence Group for a basketball game between the Court Kingz and Evanston's Elite on Sat., Oct. 22, 6 p.m., at ETHS. Tickets are available for purchase.

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Ward Meetings

2nd Ward Meeting 10/13

Braithwaite

Ald. Peter Braithwaite will host a 2nd Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., Oct. 13, 7 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center.

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1st Ward Meeting 10/18

Fiske

Ald. Judy Fiske will host a special 1st Ward meeting on the energy and water benchmarking ordinance on Tues., Oct. 18, 7 p.m., in the Morton Civic Center's 4th floor Parasol Room.

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5th Ward Meeting 10/20

Holmes

Ald. Delores Holmes will host a 5th Ward meeting on Thurs., Oct. 20, 7 p.m., at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

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6th Ward Meeting 10/20

Mark Tendam

Ald. Mark Tendam will host a 6th Ward meeting on Thurs., Oct. 20, 7 p.m., at Three Crowns Park.

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Enjoy Downtown Evanston's Oktoberfest this Sunday!

Oktoberfest 2016 logo

Get your tickets for Downtown Evanston's 2nd Annual Oktoberfest this Sun., Oct. 16, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at University Place and Oak Avenue. Enjoy an afternoon of beer tasting, delicious local food, live music and beautiful fall weather!

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31st Annual Marty F. Leoni Fun Run 10/16

Marty Leoni Fun Run

Participate in the 31st Annual Marty F. Leoni Fun Run this Sun., Oct. 16, 8:30 a.m., beginning at Fire Department Headquarters. Firefighter/Paramedic Marty Leoni lost his life in the line of duty at a fire in Evanston on July 22, 1985. All proceeds benefit the Marty Leoni Memorial Fund.

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Trick or Treat Trot for Tails Walkathon 10/29

Trick or Treat Trot for Tails dogs

Support the Evanston Animal Shelter Association at the Trick or Treat Trot for Tails Walkathon on Sat., Oct. 29, 10 a.m., beginning at Centennial Park. The walk is dog and family friendly.

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City Meetings

Sheridan Road Rebuilding Project Update 10/17

Construction cones

The City will showcase upcoming plans for the complete rebuilding of a 1.9-mile stretch of Sheridan Road during the Evanston City Council meeting on Mon., Oct. 17. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Morton Civic Center.

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