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Evanston Chamber Artisan SummerFest in Downtown Evanston this Weekend!

Artisan SummerFest


Enjoy artwork, strolling street musicians and performers, small bites of food, craft beer and wine tastings, and more at the Evanston Chamber Artisan SummerFest this weekend! The event will take place this Sat., June 24 and Sun., June 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Sherman Avenue between Davis and Clark Streets.

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28th Annual Evanston Garden Walk on Sunday

Garden Walk


Explore eight beautiful private gardens throughout the city as part of the 28th annual Evanston Garden Walk this Sun., June 25, from noon to 5 p.m.! Tickets are available online. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of the Evanston Environmental Association.

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Man Up! Men's Health Event this Friday

Man Up!


Get health screenings, enjoy 3-on-3 basketball and other fun activities, and meet members of the history-making Northwestern Men's Basketball team during the Man Up! men's health event this Fri., June 23, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in James Park! Registration is $5 and includes a t-shirt.

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Provide Your Input on Equity Climate Survey

Diverse hands


Help assess the diversity and inclusion climate in Evanston. Please take a few minutes to complete the City's Equity Climate survey by Tues., July 4. Results will be used in the development of the Housing, Homelessness & Human Relations Commission's 2015-2018 Workplan.

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Starlight Concert Series Continues on Tuesday

Lawrence Peters Outfit


Enjoy a performance by The Lawrence Peters Outfit as the City's Starlight Concert Series continues at Bent Park, located at Central Street and Cowper Avenue, this Tues., June 27 at 7 p.m. Food trucks and family activities will be available beginning at 6 p.m.

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Evanston Fair Trade Fashion Show 6/23

Fair Trade Fashion Show flyer

Evanston's World Arts and Music Festival and Ten Thousand Villages - Evanston are hosting a free Fair Trade Fashion Show on Fri., June 23, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center.

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Outdoor Yoga at the Dawes House 6/24

Yoga at the Dawes House

Enjoy outdoor yoga and live music on the lawn of the Evanston History Center this Sat., June 24, from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The event is free or by donation.

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Ward Meetings

6th Ward Meeting 6/22

Thomas Suffredin

Ald. Thomas Suffredin will host a 6th Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., June 22, 7 p.m., at the Lovelace Park Picnic Shelter.

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9th Ward Meeting 6/22

Cicely Fleming

Ald. Cicely Fleming will host a 9th Ward meeting tonight, Thurs., June 22, 7 p.m., at the Levy Senior Center.

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City Program to Provide 100 Percent Renewable Energy

Green Earth with plug


The City has partnered with Dynegy for its electricity aggregation program, providing participating residents and small businesses with 100 percent renewable energy. The new three-year contract begins August 1.

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FJT's "Yellowman" Continues this Weekend

Yellowman (Photo by Basil Clunie)

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's production of "Yellowman" continues with performances this Sat., June 24 at 7 p.m. and Sun., June 25 at 3 p.m. Last week, Chicago Magazine listed the play as one of its "Top 10 Things to Do." (Photo by Basil Clunie)

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ETHS to Move Geometry in Construction House 6/26

ETHS Geometry in Construction House

ETHS will move a single-family home built through its Geometry in Construction course to its new location on Emerson Street on Mon., June 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Traffic and parking will be restricted.

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