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Summer Youth Job Fair this Saturday!

Come meet me for informal conversation over a cup of coffee at one of our terrific 3rd Ward coffee shops.  Let’s talk about your concerns, issues and ideas.   Office hours this month: Thursday, March 16, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.:  Bagel Art Café, 615 Dempster St. Tuesday, March 21, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.:  Brothers K Coffee House, 500 Main St.  Tuesday, March 28, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.:  Hoosier Mama/Dollop, 749 Chicago Ave.

Evanston youth age 14 to 18 years can line up their perfect summer job at Mayor Tisdahl's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) Job Fair this Sat., March 11, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at ETHS. Employers include the City of Evanston, Northwestern University, Target, Best Buy, Six Flags Great America, and many more! Doors close at noon.

Evanston Celebrates International Women's Day

New Crosswalk at Forest Ave. and South Blvd.

More than 100 Women of Evanston Business Owners gathered at Found Kitchen on Wed., March 8 to support and recognize International Women’s Day! Joining them were Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, 3rd Ward Ald. Melissa Wynne, 8th Ward Ald. Ann Rainey, and Economic Development staff. The event was organized by Hewn.

We are happy to announce that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has approved a new crosswalk at Forest Ave.and South Blvd.  The City is designing sidewalk curb extensions, high visibility markings, and stop-for-pedestrian signage. We are pleased that IDOT is listening to us about pedestrian safety. Construction will occur as early in the season as possible.

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 12

Spring ahead! Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. this Sun., March 12. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, and change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

2017 Dog Beach Registration Begins March 13

2017 Dog Beach registration begins Mon., March 13. The beach will open at its previous location north of the Church Street Boat Ramp on Sat., April 1. With the exception of the dog beach and Pooch Park, dogs must be leashed in public and are not allowed to run loose in public parks. 

Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Project Meeting March 21

The City will host a neighborhood meeting to gather initial input for the planned replacement of the Robert Crown Community Center on Tues., March 21, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Robert Crown Community Center gymnasium. (Image: Vision rendering only. Actual design not finalized.)

Cook County Assessor Accepting Evanston Property Tax Assessment Appeals through March 27

Evanston property owners concerned about their property taxes have an opportunity to do something about next year’s tax bills. Homeowners can appeal their 2017 assessed values with the Cook County Assessor through Monday, March 27. Evanston residents seeking help filing an appeal can call 311 (847-448-4311 outside of Evanston) to either schedule an appointment to visit the Property Tax Assessment Review Office or to request an Appeal Authorization Form, which allows an appeal to be filed online on their behalf without visiting the office. Those seeking an Appeal Authorization Form may visit cityofevanston.org/propertytax, contact 311, or email Mitzi Gibbs at mgibbs@cityofevanston.org.

Watershed Learning on the Great Lakes April 8 & May 6

On Sat. April 8 and May Join an adult learning community to study water, a defining feature of our geography and of our social, economic, political, cultural, and spiritual lives. Evanston’s location on the southwest shore of Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes in the Great Lakes Watershed, means that we are some of the major beneficiaries and caretakers of the largest system of freshwater on the surface of earth. Each workshop includes a short talk, discussion, hands-on activity and tea. No registration is necessary – just drop by.

 TOPICS: 

April 8 - Lakefront History: Lighthouse & Wildflower Garden

 May 6 - Our Town: The City talks about Water

Efiom Appointed to Help with Equity, Access

Please join me in welcoming Rev. Dr. Patricia A. Efiom as the City’s Equity and Empowerment Coordinator. This position was created last year to provide coordination and leadership regarding issues of access, equity and empowerment to City services, programs and offerings to the Evanston community. Dr. Efiom served as the chief executive officer of the Ebenezer AME Church in Evanston from 2010-2016, where she was responsible for the spiritual guidance and strategic leadership to the members, staff and ministries of the Church. Her responsibilities also included managing two senior Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) properties housing 200 residents in Evanston. Dr. Efiom has also served as the project director of the Garrett-Evanston CDF Freedom Schools Program since 2014. Prior to coming to Evanston in 2010, Dr. Efiom held several administrative positions with Indiana University. Dr. Efiom began her new position with the City on February 20.

Enrollment Open for Elm Tree Insurance Program

Enrollment is now open for the City’s Private Elm Tree Insurance Program. The annual program covers removal of elm trees on private property lost due to Dutch elm disease (DED). The deadline to enroll is Wed., May 31.

Street Cleaning Season is Here

Street cleaning began on Wed., March 1. New parking signs installed in 2016 at the beginning and end of each block indicate the specific days and times that parking restrictions are in place (i.e. First Thursday of Month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). The City also offers convenient text message and email notifications to remind you to move your vehicle. Sign up online or call/text 847-448-4311.

Melissa Wynne, 3rd Ward Alderman
mwynne@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-328-5651
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